The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Please rank your top 5 defensive long-guns for beginner

dakota.potts · February 18, 2014, 12:03 AM

In no particular order:

Hi point 9mm Carbine
M1 Carbine
Mossberg Youth 20 gauge
Semi automatic shotgun - maybe a Saiga in 20 or 12 gauge
S&W MP15-22

Of those, I think the M1 Carbine and Mossberg shotgun have an interesting consideration: If you have to use them in self-defense, they will be easier to defend in court because they don't look like evil rifles. I would have suggested the Mini-14, but I think the noise and flash could be a significant consideration so I wouldn't suggest it for that reason.

There are other good choices but those are ones I would recommend off the top of my head. All loaded with good hollow points or buckshot in the case of a shotgun

February 18, 2014, 12:03 AM	#5
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	In no particular order: Hi point 9mm Carbine M1 Carbine Mossberg Youth 20 gauge Semi automatic shotgun - maybe a Saiga in 20 or 12 gauge S&W MP15-22 Of those, I think the M1 Carbine and Mossberg shotgun have an interesting consideration: If you have to use them in self-defense, they will be easier to defend in court because they don't look like evil rifles. I would have suggested the Mini-14, but I think the noise and flash could be a significant consideration so I wouldn't suggest it for that reason. There are other good choices but those are ones I would recommend off the top of my head. All loaded with good hollow points or buckshot in the case of a shotgun __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.