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coyota1 · December 11, 2012, 06:16 PM

At close to 1000 ft lbs the 30 carbine is ideal for defense purposes. That's what it was designed for. Recoil is mild, power is plenty, recovery time is good. You can load with 5, 15, and 30 round mags which would give you plenty of fire power.

December 11, 2012, 06:16 PM	#25
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	At close to 1000 ft lbs the 30 carbine is ideal for defense purposes. That's what it was designed for. Recoil is mild, power is plenty, recovery time is good. You can load with 5, 15, and 30 round mags which would give you plenty of fire power.