Some outside the box defensive rifle options

[Jessie]

Just about all the recommendations will work, but I'm confused. You said the AR's were getting hard to find but you also said IF you were to get rid of your AR?? So you already have one apparently.
Like I said, I'm confused

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

ARs and their ammo/mags are getting to be a bit of a problem to find. Other semi auto rifles are in the same category. So I thought it might be worth considering some alternates in case someone needs a rifle and is not able to find an AR.

My my... how quick things change. ARs are everywhere now and selling cheaper than before the panic. Just clicked the buy button today on a YHM 7810 complete upper with YHM sights for $649. Have never seen it priced this low.

 

[Muley Gil]

Bonkers,

You do realize that GatorFarmer started this thread in December 2012, don't you?

 

[BAM-BAM]

Storm

I guess if the mag is in the grip it is not as scary. Also it is not a pistol grip so it is not a BAD gun in Connecticut yet.

This one is in 40 S&W 17+1. You can find them in 9 and 45 also.

In 9mm it uses the same 15,17,18,20 round mags as a Beretta 92 and even has factory 30 round mags available........ mine will do rapid fire "fist size" groups at 50 yds.

Other thoughts

Ruger 77/357 w/ a 1-3x20 scope...5 rd detachable magazines

CZ 527 the best IMO being the Carbine or FS in 5.56/223 .......5 round magazines

Winchester Trapper in .357......9rds of .357

Ruger International in .243


LOL ....... just noticed that this thread is years old....... dating back 2 or is it 3 "Times of Panic"?

 

[SC_Mike]

If/when the "yogurt hits the fan" every rifle I have will become a defensive rifle.

 

[rburg]

every rifle I have will become a defensive rifle.

A good answer. For many defensive uses, you really don't need a semi-auto. A nice bolt gun suitable for hunting can also be a great defensive gun. Some if not many have significantly more power than any issued battle rifle. Trust your armor against an AK if you want, bet it isn't adequate against any of the .30 magnum rifles.

One of the things that combat soldiers have an advantage in is that they've carried their rifles, day and night, for months on end. They can get them on target in very short order. Just like the shotguns we've carried in the field for decades. I'm not talking about the brand new 870s some yokel just picked up down at Walmart. Those may have a slight advantage in firepower, but the old double I carried since the 1970s just seems like an extension of my arms. Its an old friend, one that comes up and gets on target like a natural act.