My Top Ten: Suggested Weapons for Civilan Connsumption.
10. SKS. This soviet designed battle rifle is an excellent choice for civilian consumption. It is built like a tank, every part is robust. Firing the 7.62x39mm soviet round it boasts good power and penetration. With a price tag around 200 dollars it is a perfect gun for someone who wants an all around gun at a rock bottom price. This gun is the entry level into the sport utility rifle category. you can hunt or target shoot with it, and it is competent for home defense. The only drawback is the limited 10 round magazine, with after market larger magazines being unreliable.
9. Glock 19. This compact 9mm is reliable and has a capacity of 15+1. While not a gun with a whole lot of sex appeal it gets the job done. It is simple and perfect for use as a defensive pistol.
8. Remington 870 Magnum. An essential item for anyone concerned with home defense. The 870 magnum is a 12 gauge 3 inch capable shotgun. It is slide action, better known as "pump", and super reliable. Magazine extensions are available which can increase its capacity from 4+1 to 7 or 8 +1. When equipped with a barrel in the 18-20 inch range it is perfect for a close quarters combat environment.
7. Smith and Wesson 642. This is the everywhere gun, because you can pack it anywhere. This .38 special is perfect for CCW. It is +P rated and has a capacity of 5 rounds. This pistol is down to buisiness and is clear in its mission: Defense.
6. SIG Sauer P229. Robust and accurate this pistol boasts many government contracts for law enforcement use. The weapon is reliable and available in three different calibers, namely 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG. available in a standard DA/SA configuration along with the new DAK trigger for 100% consistency in trigger pull.
5. M1911A1. Hands down the most successful semiautomatic pistol ever conceived. Designed by John Moses Browning in the early 1900s this pistol entered service in 1911 and stayed the official pistol of the United States until 1985 when it was replaced by the 9mm Beretta 92. This design boasts reliability along with a well documented positive track record. It also is the most common user of the potent .45 Auto cartridge. This weapon has been in production for nearly 100 years and appears that it will continue indefinitely.
4. HK G3. While not directly available to civilans there are a few high quality semiautomatic versions of this impressive weapon. The G3 action is robust and reliable and lends itself to accuracy. Chambered in the potent .308 caliber this weapon has good power out past 600 meters. It is ideal for long range, but short enough that it can be used in closer quarters.
3. HK USP .45. The USP draws its design lineage from Brownings design. Updated by modern manufacturing and materials the USP is accurate, super reliable and durable. designed with a techno polymer frame the USP cuts weight without reducing strength. It is well tested and offers an outstanding 12+1 capacity.
2. Automat Kalashnikov 47-M. More commonly known as the AK47 this weapon is perfect for civilian consumption. Numerous semiautomatic versions are available and it excels in many areas. While often maligned as a weapon with no sporting or defensive use, nothing could be further from the truth! The AK is chambered in 7.62x39 which is a suitable cartridge for hunting deer and other large game in the United States. However aside from its sporting use it clearly is superior in a defensive role. The AK outshines nearly all other firearms when it comes to reliability. It has conquered climates from rainy jungles and swamps to sandstorm swept deserts. It is powerful, and more accurate than handguns. Its short length makes it well suited for a cramped environment as far as long guns go. It is capable of accepting larger magazines which are ideal for self and home defense.
1. AR15. Designed in the 1950s the AR15 had a rocky childhood but has become a world class weapon. The modern AR15 is a reliable accurate and reasonably powerful weapon. The weapon is ingeniously designed with a recoil system that drastically reduces the felt recoil, follow up shots are fast and accurate. The 5.56 NATO round is well suited to bring down hostile personnel, and the weapon is light enough for anyone to shoot. Like the AK this weapon has been maligned as a dangerous weapon used by unsavory people. Of course no one states in the same breath that law enforcement has been using AR15s more and more and that the AR15 has been the host design of the United States Military's rifle for nearly 50 years. This weapon represents a world class choice for defense of the home, and its extended range and accuracy mean that when in the hands of honest folks, that this weapon can do more good.
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