Why I an AR-15 is an Excellent HD/SD firearm.

[PainterlyShotgroup]

My HD gun is a Stoeger Coach Gun in 12GA. Kinda wish I had bought a pump, but there is still something about a short side by side 12GA that means business... My AR is on alert 5.

 

[cyphertext]

My HD lineup consists of an 870 12 gauge and a Glock 23. Also have a Mossberg 500 20 gauge that the wife and son would grab. The wife also has her S&W model 66 as her handgun of choice.

The AR is not in this line up. Not because I don't think it could be used, just that I do not have the proper ammo for it, and the entire family is not proficient with it. We keep the two shotguns with empty chamber and trigger pulled, so both my wife and son know they just have to pull back on the forearm to put a round in chamber. Keep them this way so that they can grab either shotgun and the manual of arms is the same. No safety or slide release to mess with.

 

[cyphertext]

My HD gun is a Stoeger Coach Gun in 12GA. Kinda wish I had bought a pump, but there is still something about a short side by side 12GA that means business... My AR is on alert 5.

Proficiency with the weapon at hand overrides any thing else. You have two quick shots of 12 gauge at hand, nothing wrong with that at all. With practice, you can have two more in your shooting hand and have a quick reload.

 

[cyphertext]

My favorite is a Hi Point 45acp with a couple of Mags loaded up with the Winchester XTP and a couple loaded up with Ball ammo, My Walther P1 with whatever flavor of 9mm is on sale. and an old Savage SB100 16gauge single shot shotgun with the ammo sleeve on the buttstock loaded up with slugs.

Dang Grover, you have a Sport, Hi Point, and Savage....you just a glutton for punishment?

You know, I have never heard anything negative about hi point from someone who actually owns one (other than they are bulky and ugly). Sounds like a familiar tune.

I have not shot one of the pistols, but a buddy of mine bought one of the .45 carbines for his boy and it is a fun little gun. They mounted a red dot on it and that is the kids hog gun.

 

[JaPes]

, My favorite is a Hi Point 45acp with a couple of Mags loaded up with the Winchester XTP and a couple loaded up with Ball ammo,

I'm not laughing. I've always read that the Hi-Point .45ACP was the good one in their lineup. If it's reliable and center of mass accurate, it's good to go.

My Walther P1 with whatever flavor of 9mm is on sale.

I've always wanted one of those. I heard they like 115 - 124 gr FMJ's.

and an old Savage SB100 16gauge single shot shotgun with the ammo sleeve on the buttstock loaded up with slugs.

16 gauge slugs are no joke.

I am very proficient with all three and I am happy with the way my wife shoots them also.

That's the most important aspect, being proficient with your firearms.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Proficiency with the weapon at hand overrides any thing else. You have two quick shots of 12 gauge at hand, nothing wrong with that at all. With practice, you can have two more in your shooting hand and have a quick reload.

I agree, just ask any cowboy action shooter. Those guys know how to load and fire the side by sides extremely fast.

 

[JaPes]

HD lineup:

Glock 19 Gen4, night sights & TLR-4 (light/laser).

Benelli Supernova Tactical 12ga. Nordic Components +2 magazine extension & a Mesa Tactical butt stock shell holder.

 

[oneyeopn]

I forgot to mention the wifes winchester 1100 20 guage pump..I also have a Hi Point 9mm Carbine a fun little gun
but my in-laws just outside of Baltimore have it because I didnt like the fact that they didnt have anything for protection
so we spent some range time while we were there last and they also have a range officer as a neighbor who is keeping them proficient!

 

[Gunslinger808]

My HD shotgun, H&K marked Benelli M1 super 90 with 14" entry barrel.

 

[SicSemper]

If you must wonder; it's a M&P-15A

 

[oneyeopn]

SicSemper...that is a cool looking quadrail, if you dont mind my asking what brand is that?

 

[Capt Crunch]

Sorry, I have to jump on the HD train and show off....

That being said, my Sport is not far away

 

[SicSemper]

SicSemper...that is a cool looking quadrail, if you dont mind my asking what brand is that?

WHAT, that's a NC star; piece of ****.