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Wanting to buy assult rifle, Which one?
jbjm04
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I am planning on buying an assult rifle so that I will be better able to defend my family if neededMy question is which type should I buy[?]I HAVE LOOKED AT Ar-15'sMini-14's and ak's I am confussed by all of the "pre ban" hype and over inflated prices Any ideas[?]
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A designation coined by the Germans in the 1500's by the development of the Sturm Bow.
Now you got something[:D]
I love to play the PC game.[:D]
Otherwise, buy a STG parts gun (Fal) and learn how to tear it down and put it back together.
By the way..the 30-30 has about the same range as the .223...and more killing power.
"By the way..the 30-30 has about the same range as the .223...and more killing power."
Would you be referring to the maximum range or maximum EFFECTIVE range?[}:)]
I also own an STG58 FAL which is a great .30 caliber battle rifle.
Any modern military-style rifle chambered in .223, 7.62x39, or 7.62x51 (.308) will suit your needs just fine.
We will allow DWS, et al to debate this endlessly...[:D]
Chose a major caliber..that means 308. Allow the other guy to be under gunned.
Anybody who refers to a gun of any design as an assault rifle, deserves to be assaulted.
what about the sturmgewehr [:D]
any well made ak or ar will do just fine ,there both great guns .get a good one ,not most expensive one .the romanian aks are good and the price is not inflated . an sks is also an effective weapon .a good 12 ga shotgun is also very effective home defense weapon (and probably a very good choice).
more importantly is enough ammo and know the weapon you choose .how it shoots and how it is cleaned and maintained .these items are often overlooked .
good luck,wrench.
quote:Originally posted by lazerus
Anybody who refers to a gun of any design as an assault rifle, deserves to be assaulted.
what about the sturmgewehr [:D]
I was thinking the same thing. StG 58 doesn't mean Sell to Girls.[:o)]
i would forget the mini's
sorry my .02
I built on for my wife a while back (AR-15 in M4 configuration) and saved about $750.
She likes it. If you have concerns about doing something like that, there is quite a bit of info on AR15.com.
You may also want to consider the Cetme. I haven't looked lately, but prices were reasonable several months ago. There should be some listed in the GB auctions.
and can 'earn it's salt' is the one you should buy.
Beg, borrow or rent from a range to get the 'feel'
of the one for you!
You don't want to turn into a 'pillar of salt' if
you need it and can't really shoot it well - the
only rifle 'worth it's salt' is an 'old salt' in your
hands.
Remember, any rifle you buy has racked up and
salted away a LOT of two legged and four legged
critters.
It's just a matter of personal preference![:D]
I am planning on buying an assult rifle so that I will be better able to defend my family if needed
This is what gets me. I know there is huge debate as to the term "assault rifle" and I am going to take the liberty of interpreting this guy's intention. He wants an AR, AK, Mini or some rifle with the capacity for aggressive and offensive combat.
To defend his family?
I am not opposed to ownership of any weapon that this guys wants, but you experts please consider that his intention is to defend his family. Maybe a little clarity on what he wants to defend them from would be in order. We have gone to great lengths to discuss defense against a charging bear....but maybe he has a problem with hipponocerouses.
Should his defensive posture be considered with a nice normal type human home intrusion, then I think his needs are a bit different.
Guns are tools, beautiful and wonderous tools that mankind has spent tremendous intellect in creating. We all have our favorites and we all love our own opinions on those favorites, but guns are still tools. To be used like tools with a specific gun for a specific task. Look at all the "one gun" threads and you will see what I mean.
Have fun with my brother from NC...he is probably a real decent guy simply 'cause he choose life in the state that remains closest to our Lord's heart, for else would the sky be Carolina Blue?
Maybe a little clarity on what he wants to defend them from would be in order.
Prolly from undesireables of the homo erectus variety.[;)]
If it was me I would buy a Homeland Defense Rifle in either 7.62x51 or 7.62x39. If you want something for just inside your home, buy a 12ga as some have already mentioned.
PJ[:D]
YES, I am serious!
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
By the way, anyone know where I can buy a Picantinny mountable, elevation/windage adjustable laser sight?
Where's your M1A ??
these threads always remiond me of george carlins headlines...
"police today, fired over the heads of rioters... however they killed 200 people living on the second floor"
shotgun works best in the home MHO
Buy one of each. I did.
when ya want my addy, for the givaway, just mail me !![:D][:D]
Just call 911, the Police wil protect you.
(The stupidist answer I could come up with) LOL
Here it is: http://www.sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=35&productid=114
Done deal! [^]
Nice pic
The new U.S. made SIG 556 begins shipping in late summer[8D]
Where's your M1A ??
Still need one of those. [B)]
I have a Colt and a Rock River. My buddy has several DPMS. Any of those 3 brands will handle anything you can dish out. We have shot them until the barrels were smokin'
They take a boot'in and keep on shoot'in !!.
.223 ammo is easier to find also.
Just my opinion.
Pete
The AK needs no introduction as it stands as one of the greatest rifles ever, but it is not in service with any federal or law enforcement entities, which means parts and ammo are wholly dependent on the consumer market to supply it. We got a taste of what this entails with the recent "shortage" of cheap Wolf ammo - ammunition prices skyrocketed. We're dependent upon imports from Russia and other ex-bloc countries to keep these rifles servicable - and if these imports were to cease, well, you can kiss the AK goodbye.
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
The 7.62x39's/.223's class of cartridge is at best a short-range proposition...250-300 yards.
Recoil is lighter...if this is a factor..consider them.
The .308/30-06 class will double that range..assuming you actually can shoot well.
The shotgun is NOT the be-all and end-all some would have you believe. Put a target up at 7 yards and fire a round into it....makes a nice big hole, ehh ? However...you STILL have to aim that shotgun...because the pattern does not begun to spread much until 10 to 15 yards have been opened up...
50 yards is a LONG way to shoot a shotgun....using #4 Buck, the pattern gets REALLY big, out there....good, I guess, if there are 5-6 perps...and using smaller shot gets you the Cheny complex...Using slugs brings us back to precise aiming...
So let us think about the shotgun...great killing power..but a 15 to 50 yard weapon...precise aiming still being absolutely neccesary closer then 15 yards...
The one critisism of rifles is the 'urban' style of living...that bullet WILL penetrate a dozen walls before stopping...and the shotgun with birdshot will stop much sooner. Again..using slugs negates even that...
I think a shotgun is a necessary part of home defense..right after a suitable rifle is aquired.
has anyone done any testing on the "tactical" rounds offered in 5.56?
I would guess that there either mushroom or fragment, increasing stopping power and preventing overpenetration.
JMHO
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