What's your pick for "homeland defense" carbine?

[O.S.O.K. 1961]

So, I am a fan of both the AR-15 and the AK-47 for SHTF/Homeland Defense or whatever term you use for if things go bad.

I've had many of both as well as other options like the FAL, SKS, Garand, M1-Carbine, etc. but my pick at this point in time is the AR-15 "M4gery".

So, things get "western" and that's what my opponents will see pointed at them.

What's your pick?

 

[Moonpie]

Beretta Storm Carbine in 9mm.
and a Beretta M92 9mm.

 

[Charlie]

If I only had one choice, it would be the AK-47 for SHTF/Homeland Defense or whatever. Seldom breaks down and ammo is very available.

 

[EZ-E]

I can't pick one...that's why I have both AR & AK

The AR's for the woman folk & I'd grab the AK

 

[studenygreg]

Colt 6920

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[toddnjoyce]

I prefer the AR platform. 6.5C, .300 BLK. .458 SOCOM, when you really want to leave a mark.

 

[HKaltwasser]

Neither, HK53 . Between the two, AK would only slightly edge out the AR for me.

 

[TexasBrandon]

My Sig716 if I had to choose between the two as I don't have an AR-15 and I'm not interested in 5.56. Army ruined that for me and I prefer larger calibers. That being said, my SKS is just as nice. Stripper clips are lighter than magazines and I can carry more of them.

 

[craigntx]

Underfolder ak 762 milled arsenal imported

 

[Charlie]

HK53 too nice to use in a gunfight! Sweet!

 

[308nato]

AK or SKS for 50yds. or less .
PSL for long range.

 

[HKaltwasser]

HK53 too nice to use in a gunfight! Sweet!

Okay, G3k it is .

 

[Southpaw]

Okay, G3k it is .
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Now your just showing off!!!

 

[Vaquero]

AR15
Hand loads for anything over 400 yds.

 

[oldag]

.308, Ruger SR762.

 

[TxStetson]

HK-91.

 

[Vaquero]

HK-91.


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Apparently I'm gonna have to extend an invitation to someone.

 

[O.S.O.K. 1961]

Great lookin rifles and carbines! And this isn't an either/or thing - I just said I like AR's and AK's for the purpose. Your pick is whatever you like.

And the purpose can be different - I think we all pretty much think alike that you want a semi (or full if you've got the stamp) auto with high capacity magazines or quick charge like an SKS for general protection.

But there could very well be a need for stand-off firearms as well. My current choice for that is an old Remington M700 in 30-06. Yes, there are much better long range cartridges but I'm good with the old 30-06 for a lot of reasons beyond the fact that it's what I had to keep. With the right loads, my AR will reach out to 500+ yards but not with much authority on target. A standard 20" AR is good for 600. But the larger 30 caliber and bigger cartridges carry so much more energy on target and of course range is 1000+ if you can hit at that range...

Oh and the very first reply was a carbine/pistol shared-magazine combo. Not a bad choice but I personally want a little more poop and reach for the carbine. Though, in an urban setting the pistol caliber choice would probably be just fine and it certainly simplifies your ammo needs.

 

[TxStetson]

And if 308 doesn’t do enough damage, there’s always the 45-70. But it ain’t really a carbine with a 26” Barrel.

 

[pronstar]

Suppressed AR

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