Posted on 08/21/2016 5:48:47 AM PDT by Kaslin
About the softest shooter you're going to find in this type of weapon is an AR57.
They're about the same money as an upper end AR15 but shoot the 5.7x28mm round. This round has the same size bullet at the 5.56/.223, but in a much smaller case. Practice ammo can be had at about $20 for 50 rounds, which incidentally, is the size of the magazine it takes.
Post '73 I bought a civilian AR-15 which for whatever reason shot beautifully & reliably. Had to change out the lower to make California less hostile but it shoots the same.
Still prefer either M-1, Garand or carbine, but older now and lighter has real appeal so there's an M&P in there as well.
Agree with others in this discussion; I'm anticipating ranges of a city block or less, for various reasons the WW2 carbine would be 1st choice. Sadly, with age comes slow so I'm not going to be changing positions too very fast or often.
If the only benefit you get from cocking the hammer is dramatic effect, then you must be a better shooter than I.
The long trigger pull of double action reduces considerably the accuracy of the shot for me and probably most others. If you cock the hammer, the single action trigger pull can rival that of the best target pistols.
No, you should not own a AR15. You should own SEVERAL.
I'm kind of in the same boat.
I shot expert with the M16A1E1 three times in the Corps. But I don't own one now.
I'm thinking my next purchase will be something a little newer than my Mosin in a bolt action that can easily accept some decent glass.
Only one? But there are seven days in a week.
I was commenting on the modern Revolver being Double Action.
The Dirty Harry reference was for comedic effect.
I agree. Since I don’t continuously pull the Trigger on my Revolver when Target Shooting, I always cock the hammer before I set up my shot.
My older Brother taught me that when I was a kid shooting his .22 Ruger Revolver.
Besides, .44 Magnum Ammo is very expensive. I make every Round last just like enjoying a good meal, one tasty bite at a time.
I recall my brother telling me that in basic training they fired their M16’s from their forehead, chin, etc. just to prove the point on how little recoil they had.
Ruger wheel Guns are My First choice.
No
You should own a high cap 7.62 instead
Heck, that was over 50 Years ago for me.
Seems like yesterday when I used to go shooting in the Angeles National Forest with my Brother and my Dad.
My Brother had a .22 Ruger with the extra .22 Mag Cylinder. I was pretty proficient with it when I was a Kid.
It was his first Pistol. I think he still owns it.
From 300$ home build from cheapest parts I could find to 4000$ dollar elitist snob jobs like LaRue’s PredatOBR in 7.62 and Nemon Omen in 300 win mag that are scary accurate tools.
Great utility tools that are the all terrain vehicles of the firearms world IMO.
Were I chief cook and bottle washer of defense for this nation it would be quasi-mandatory for every adult 18 and older to OWN an maintain safely a minimum set of tools to include a AR in 5.56, a sidearm in 45 or 9mm, a shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge and a .22 caliber rifle or handgun with ammo for each as basics for defense and harvesting wild game for the freezer.
Just sayin ..... stay safe !
If I do, I’m not posting or talking about it on line. There are way too many unfriendly eyes & ears out there.
OPSEC RULES!!
Absolutely NOT! AR-47’s are sharp and pointy and can cut you!!! Don’t ever own them, or the even-worse AK-15!!!11
NO YOU DON’T@!!11! YOU LIE to get the BARFTF to Be ALLL upset with you and waste their time coming over!1!! You told me you sold rthem ALL to illewgal aleihnssss!111!
AY! MISTER! You got a problem with .40???
Oh how I wish the DGIs in my fam could grasp that simple concept!
The Plasma Rifle in 40 Watt range is 100% reliable, and almost maintenance-free.
Problem is, we gotta wait 10 years before they are invented. :(
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