What would you recommend in it's stead?
“What would you recommend in it’s stead?”
Depends on the situation,papertyger.
My father used a B-17 bomber. My great-great-great-great uncle used 12-pound cannon against the British at Sullivan Island in Charleston Harbor. Sometimes one finds that an M1917 .30 caliber works well to kill Imperialist Jananese.
Assess the situation, determine what you need and go get it wherever it is.
Hope that helps.
The most dangerous weapon that a patriot owns is the multi-purpose organic computer located between his ears.