Arm Thy Neighbor

Matthew Bracken ^ | March 27, 2010 | Matthew Bracken

[Thane_Banquo]

Some people on this board will flame me for wanting to consider a “commie gun,” but an AK doesn’t seem like too bad of an idea because of the take-down power, ruggedness, and the fact that they are dirt cheap. Of course, accuracy is shite.

[stevio]

What didn’t you like about the XD? I held that along with the Taurus that was that size and the Glock. I liked the feel of the Springfield XD best, but didn’t shoot it yet.

[PzLdr]

Yeah, AK caliber not NATO [.308 equivalent]

[SkyDancer]

A Winchester Defender 12ga. pump, an M1 carbine and a .45cal. Marlin Campgun ...

[Thane_Banquo]

Honestly for some reason composite grips don’t agree with my hands. I like the feel of an all metal firearm.

[PzLdr]

If not an XD, Taurus makes a REAL nice 1911-A1. For about $500 bucks, which is cheap.

[Thane_Banquo]

That is part of the draw: Better take-down power than 5.56.

[Unknowing]

Very thoughtful article, and a wise thesis (by my lights).

In times of stress, we should always ask “WWBVD?” (What Would Boone Vikerson Do?)

[Thane_Banquo]

Yep, I’ve seen the taurus. Love the feel of the 1911. I’m new to firearms and have not yet fired a 45. I think I will do so today at the range.

[davetex]

To each his own. Get what you are most comfortable with.

[PowderMonkey]

Understood. Those “neighbors” however will revert to type at the first opportunity. When the power comes back on. When their bellies are refilled. When the dust settles and the smoke clears. I will not provide arms to reformed “zombies” or closet Obamanites.

[ErnBatavia]

PowderMonkey makes a good point...I’d just as soon print out Travis’ fine essay and give it to the neighbor, telling them “here’s something you might mull over on your own behalf”.

[stevio]

So just the feel of the grips? How about the performance of the gun? What caliber did you shoot?

[stephenjohnbanker]

“Who can afford to arm their neighbor(s)?

Besides the people one side of me would probably rather wave the Obama sticker in their window at a perp. “

My neighbors are slightly to the right of Attila the Hun, and Gengis Khan ;-)

[stevio]

I hope it never come to that, but if it does, sooner rather than later, I’m gettin’ old.

[stephenjohnbanker]

What is the weight of this?

[behzinlea]

Outstanding article.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Good advice. Thanks!

[davetex]

4.7 lbs. Unloaded. They use any AR 15 magazine. Another Freeper showed me this. I’ve had mine for a few months now. Put several hundred rounds through it, and it has performed flawlessly.

[sauropod]

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