[parsifal]

I have never shot the guns you listed. An Ak-47 though is very sweet. No recoil so to speak. Aimable with little practice. I have heard the SKS is good and very similar. I do not know if you can still get 30 round clips, but those are nice. You can go thru one in about 7-8 seconds very easily.

For close in work, I like the Dan Wesson 357 w/6inch barrel. Loud as heck, but once again, you can usually hit what you aim at with little practice.

For canines, I suggest pit bulls. Very sweet dogs and very lovable. Bestest breed that ever was IMHO. But, they are loyal and do not need to be taught to defend their people.

[agrandis]

I like the Dan Wesson 357 w/6inch barrel.

I concur!

But I like hound dogs, with little bit of chow, that will raise a ruckus as an alarm, and can also track like a bloodhound.

[Anonymous2]

pump 12g mossberg if on tight funds along with a 45 colt blackhawk 10". ak with 30 rd clips on extended budget.