The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 12-gauge pump or .357 lever action better for HD?

Hook686 · March 12, 2012, 09:59 PM

My thought is that if you hole-up in your room waiting for the cavalry, then the range involved would not yield any significant spread. I am disabled and neither the pump, nor the lever gun, appeal to me. My choice is between a Remington 1100, semiauto 12 gage, and a USGI M1 Carbine, auto loading .30 Carbine, or a Desert Eagle in .357 magnum, with 6" barrel.

I choose the lighter, shorter autoloader for holing up and waiting for the good guys ... the Desert Eagle.

I suspect if those are your only choices you must decide if you can manipulate the lever gun easier than the pump. You do not want any malfunctions under a real ugly situation. Take care of yourself the best you can.

March 12, 2012, 09:59 PM	#22
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	My thought is that if you hole-up in your room waiting for the cavalry, then the range involved would not yield any significant spread. I am disabled and neither the pump, nor the lever gun, appeal to me. My choice is between a Remington 1100, semiauto 12 gage, and a USGI M1 Carbine, auto loading .30 Carbine, or a Desert Eagle in .357 magnum, with 6" barrel. I choose the lighter, shorter autoloader for holing up and waiting for the good guys ... the Desert Eagle. I suspect if those are your only choices you must decide if you can manipulate the lever gun easier than the pump. You do not want any malfunctions under a real ugly situation. Take care of yourself the best you can. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides. Last edited by Hook686; March 13, 2012 at 01:49 AM.