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Suggestions please. I will soon buy a rife (Vanity)
Posted on 12/26/2009 9:43:36 AM PST by wintertime
I will soon purchase a rife.
Purpose: Protection in the very unlikely event of civil unrest.
I am a woman in my early sixties who is fit and healthy but I do not have a lot of upper body strength.
Before purchasing a rife, I would appreciate any comments Freepers might have regarding the suitability of the rife I have chosen in regards to the purpose and my physical strength.
At the moment I am considering buying a DPMS Panther 5.56 NATO Sportical AR 15. This rife seemed to be the easiest for me to handle.
By the way, I grateful for the comments of the Freepers before I purchased a handgun. Because of your very helpful suggestions I bought one that was perfect for me, my abilities, and the purpose.
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KEYWORDS: banglist; napl; rife; rifewithconflict; rifewithcontroversy; rifewithrifles
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To: wintertime
For home protection or “civil unrest”, get a shotgun. Saiga 12 gauge. Holds lots of shells and it will only put you back about 250.00. Plus, you can’t miss.
To: wintertime
I heard mail-order Russian brides make excellent rifes.
Seriously though, a Ruger or Remington .308 bolt action.
Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:22:59 AM PST
by
The Comedian
(Evil can only succeed if good men don't point at it and laugh.)
To: combat_boots
Yes, but only if Kenneth knows the frequency.
Courage.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:23:05 AM PST
by
Responsibility2nd
(During this joyous Christmas season, I'd like you to know....A reindeer bit my sister once.)
To: Lonesome in Massachussets
You want a large magazine and a rapid rate of fire. Volume is quality. If you miss with the first shot, the sounds of the second, third, fourth, etc will deter all but the most fool hardy. Exactly my thoughts as well - at ranges in a house, you need to be as accurate with a shotty as you do a rifle; the shot doesn't start spreading for 10-15 yards, minimum.
Lots of ammo - I've never heard anyone in a firefight complain of too many rounds available! Because if at first you don't succeed,
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:24:15 AM PST
by
PugetSoundSoldier
(Indignation over the Sting of Truth is the defense of the indefensible)
To: fieldmarshaldj
I've always wondered, field?
What do enlisted *women* do during that chant?
"This is my rifle, this is my ?.
The one is for fighting, the other is ?"
Cheers!
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:24:15 AM PST
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: tflabo
All...for shotguns just for home protection what barrel length is recommended? Shotguns must have at least an 18 inch barrel. If a person is buying a shotgun for self defense and not hunting, then I would recommend the Maverick. It is made by Mossberg(and the barrels are interchangeable with Mossberg barrels)and is very inexpensive(some models are under $200.00).For home use I would go with the shortest barrel the law allows, 18 inches.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:24:48 AM PST
by
calex59
To: humblegunner
I prefer rife and beans, also works as a chemical weapon
To: dirtymac
This is a lady in her sixties, do you really see her crawling around in the darkness “on offense”? I think she is more concerned about protecting herself in the case of civil unrest than in launching her own operations.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:25:49 AM PST
by
ottbmare
(I could agree wth you, but then we'd both be wrong.)
To: wintertime
Those DPMS are fine rifles, that's for sure. But if I may make a suggestion check out one of the AK variants on the market.
They're a good deal less expensive than AR types. You can put the difference in money into ammo and, more importantly, range time.
AK's are rugged, reliable almost to a fault, very easy to clean and maintain, and are readily available today.
Handle one at your local dealer and see what you think.
Merry Christmas.
L
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:26:15 AM PST
by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: grey_whiskers
Well, we males have “guns,” but the wimmin, theyse got cannons !
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:28:15 AM PST
by
fieldmarshaldj
(~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
To: wintertime
http://www.henryrepeating.com/ A small lever action .22 . They hold many rounds ready for instant firing . Almost no recoil (kick), easy on the ears ,( still best to wear ear some protection at practice) ,rounds are Cheap to shoot . You can practice until you have confidence in your safe handling and marksmanship . You must practice and you are not likely to do much of that with a shot gun unless it is a small one . A thoughtful Freeper has suggested a .410 ,which is a very small shot gun . Unlike Freepers who are are tougher than most , criminals will not keep bothering you with even a .22 round in the center of their body . In your training they will tell you to use only aimmed fire and keep using aimmed firing until you can see by the targets reaction he is stopped . Henry rifles are Economical , light easy to use , compact enough for indoors , reliable , 100% American made . Get some training and develop a mindset that you are not going to be one of those persons who was so hesitant to shoot that the bad guy took your weapon from you . I hope you are blessed that you never have to use it against a person , but will be ready if that terrible day ever comes .
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:35:20 AM PST
by
kbennkc
(For those who have fought for it , freedom has a flavor the protected will never know F Trp 8th Cav)
To: wintertime
Ruger just came out with a new AR (SR-556) so did SIG (SIG516). Both were covered in the last two issues of American Rifeman. They might cost more than the DPMS and seem to focus on reliability. Article on the SIG shows the gun being buried in mud and still functioned normally.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:36:03 AM PST
by
dynoman
(Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marylin vos Savant)
To: Responsibility2nd
Pure BS.
and yes I know all about it....a rip off of vulnerable folks
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:39:19 AM PST
by
wardaddy
(Say Merry Christmas or I'll kill you..slow....I am weary of the onslaught on Christ in America)
To: wintertime
To: wintertime
“I am a terrible proof reader.”
With these jokers, you have to do it in self-defense.
But seriesly, the AR-15 is a good choice. There’s not much recoil and it’s accurate well beyond normal property-line ranges. Get one chambered for 5.56 vice .223, there is a difference. Although the rounds are externally the same, the 5.56mm is a hotter round which might cause a rifle chambered for .223 to fail. This is something to consider if civilan sources dry up and all that’s left are military spec rounds.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:43:47 AM PST
by
PLMerite
(Ride to the sound of the Guns - I'll probably need help.)
To: wintertime
Go to your local gun store and look at the pump and semi-auto defense type shotguns with full length magazines and AR style pistol grips. They are in the DPMS price range but don’t have the magazine capacity. Some have a detachable magazine which would be the ultimate for home defense I’d think.
http://pics.gunbroker.com/GB/150060000/150060284/pix74276562.jpg
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:45:13 AM PST
by
dynoman
(Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marylin vos Savant)
To: wintertime
I like my Sporticle. That said, if you are new to shooting consider a .357 lever gun from Marlin and a 4” revolver to match. Practice with .38+P.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:49:17 AM PST
by
MileHi
( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
To: All
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:49:33 AM PST
by
dynoman
(Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marylin vos Savant)
To: Dixie Yooper; wintertime
Yup. versatile gun. Plus, the kickback from a .223 should be well within what she can handle.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:51:33 AM PST
by
djf
(Invest now! Buy paper! Earn interest! That's more paper!! (A little soy sauce and you CAN eat it!)
To: wintertime
Mossberg makes shotguns for kids, beginners and small adults.
Do a Google search for - Mossberg Model 500 Bantam Shotgun - and you'll find a lot of choices.
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posted on
12/26/2009 10:55:39 AM PST
by
oh8eleven
(RVN '67-'68)
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