GrandmasterB
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How about a lever action .357 Magnum?
I will say this: I'm a little prejudiced against the AR. I've never really liked 5.56 and thought it was too small, and I don't like the design of the weapon overall.
While I like the idea of an AR as a home defense rifle, I don't think it should be your first option and agree with some of the other posters, in that I've ALWAYS heard that a good old fashioned 12 gauge is the best long gun for home defense. First of all, it's EXTREMELY intimidating. A sheriff once told me that he's seen intruders jump through windows and heard of them jumping from second story windows, after hearing a 12 gauge being racked...it's supposedly the most recognizable noise in the world! There are good reasons for this. Shotguns leave devastating wounds and if shot from close range, are often fatal.
+1 here. I remember several years ago here in the inter web there was a story about a college somewhere that peformed a mock trial before a jury on a home defense situation where the homeowner in one trial used an AR15, and in the other some lever action IIRC. The juries split in their decision.How about a lever action .357 Magnum?
Meh. As modular, but not near as light. Both are compact, but AR is an easier hump if you're hoofin it.definitely an AK or AR15.. M1As, mini-14s, SKSs will always be around.. whenever someone tries pushing for further legislation on firearms its against the AK or AR15.. so go for one of those first
the AR15 is far, far more accurate, nearly as reliable, more expandable, more customizable, and more modular than the AK
the AK for some reason i keep finding myself going back to... i dont know why, but it does seem to have a pull on me
I've owned a lot of pistols, shotguns, a 10/22, and a couple of bolt actions, but I really want to get a good self defense rifle. Something reliable, powerful (enough to stop someone with as few shots as possible but still good for in the home), long lasting, and has withstood the test of time in battle.
I've looked at AR15's, AK's, SKS, and a couple of others. I'm just not sure what to pick. Cost isn't the issue, but I'm not interested in these new all polymer rifles. I want, preferably, steel.
I will say this: I'm a little prejudiced against the AR. I've never really liked 5.56 and thought it was too small, and I don't like the design of the weapon overall.
In a HD situation I choose a carbine or a semi auto rifle over all. 12ga is too much recoil for a fast follow up shot and has to be pumped to reload. That can be confusing in a stressful situation. With a semi rifle/carbine you get low recoil, quick followup shots, greater accuracy. My 2 cents