Home Defense Carbine Caliber? - Page 4

SVO · July 29, 2015, 10:08 PM

How about a Model 94 in good ole 30-30?

samsmix · July 31, 2015, 12:46 AM

That's not a horrible choice, buy a bit overpenetrative for the job at hand.

Tikka_shooter · August 5, 2015, 08:07 AM

I live in a forest on 49 acres; so, shot after damage isn't a concern. Maybe if I stood on the roof with a 300?

In other environments, shot after damage and over penetration would be a major concern. If bullets started penetrating the walls of your house; my guess is you'd shoot back.

The M4, M16 and the MP5A are so popular with many worldwide Special Operations units is the ergonomics are good.
As the ergonomics suck; the best way to carry an AK is safety off and have the selector where it needs to be.
I own quite a few AKs and ARs in a variety of calibers; I apply Clint Eastwood's limitations to weapons as well as myself.

The unit that fought at Ia Drang fought with the M16 which answers any questions on the subject of combat reliability. As Colonel Moore was old school infantry; his Troopers cleaned their weapons.
Same as any soldier or Vet who has used the M16/M4 in combat; I don't debate what people believe or read online.

Skeets · August 15, 2015, 06:10 AM

Still safe on farm with a Winchester 30M1 Carbine.All I ever had,100% dependable,probably on better health plan than me!Great posts guys.

Pilot · August 15, 2015, 10:25 AM

I recently acquired an USGI M1 Carbine, and have been putting rounds downrange with it to assure reliability. Since home defense carbines are shot indoor, I am sensitive to noise, and muzzle blast, so shooting essentially a hot pistol round is fine for me. I will be using the M1 to supplement my 9MM and .45 pistols. YMMV.

WV_gunner · August 27, 2015, 04:02 AM

For a carbine, I think .45 Colt is best. I used to keep a Rossi Circuit Judge loaded.

July 31, 2015, 12:46 AM	#77
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	That's not a horrible choice, buy a bit overpenetrative for the job at hand. __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

August 15, 2015, 06:10 AM	#79
Skeets Member in memoriam Join Date: April 6, 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 583	Still safe on farm with a Winchester 30M1 Carbine.All I ever had,100% dependable,probably on better health plan than me!Great posts guys. __________________ Skeets "Over Kill Never Fails"

August 15, 2015, 10:25 AM	#80
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I recently acquired an USGI M1 Carbine, and have been putting rounds downrange with it to assure reliability. Since home defense carbines are shot indoor, I am sensitive to noise, and muzzle blast, so shooting essentially a hot pistol round is fine for me. I will be using the M1 to supplement my 9MM and .45 pistols. YMMV. __________________ Pilot

July 29, 2015, 10:08 PM	#76
SVO Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 728	How about a Model 94 in good ole 30-30?

August 5, 2015, 08:07 AM	#78
Tikka_shooter Member Join Date: July 25, 2015 Posts: 20	I live in a forest on 49 acres; so, shot after damage isn't a concern. Maybe if I stood on the roof with a 300? In other environments, shot after damage and over penetration would be a major concern. If bullets started penetrating the walls of your house; my guess is you'd shoot back. The M4, M16 and the MP5A are so popular with many worldwide Special Operations units is the ergonomics are good. As the ergonomics suck; the best way to carry an AK is safety off and have the selector where it needs to be. I own quite a few AKs and ARs in a variety of calibers; I apply Clint Eastwood's limitations to weapons as well as myself. The unit that fought at Ia Drang fought with the M16 which answers any questions on the subject of combat reliability. As Colonel Moore was old school infantry; his Troopers cleaned their weapons. Same as any soldier or Vet who has used the M16/M4 in combat; I don't debate what people believe or read online.

August 27, 2015, 04:02 AM	#81
WV_gunner Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2011 Location: WV Posts: 938	For a carbine, I think .45 Colt is best. I used to keep a Rossi Circuit Judge loaded.