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appal_jack

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12. In general, better choices than AK's of any type are listed in this thread.

Thu Dec 4, 2014, 11:21 AM

Dec 2014

A Yugo M85 pistol in 5.56 would be the most affordable of the models I mentioned above, and even that is around twice the price of the Hi Point Carbine mentioned by oneshooter. The Arsenals and Archers are mostly over $1000.

Also, safe storage should be part of your considerations, especially if children or acquaintances are ever in your house. You will want a quick-access but secure safe. I favor the Fort Knox brand with a mechanical push-button lock. No batteries to die, no electronics to fail. Models big enough for a carbine or AK pistol will be bulkier and more expensive than a simple night stand pistol safe.

I just wanted to speak up for the Kalashnikov's reliability and ease of maintenance. It's not just the butt of jokes for excessive firepower.

-app

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Best gun for home defense and a beginner shooter [View all] helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 OP

AK grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #1

AK47 ? helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #2

J/K = Just Kidding!!! grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #3

I have that already helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #4

In all honesty, some Kalashnikov permutations could be worth considering. appal_jack Dec 2014 #6

Thanks that's a lot of good information helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #10

In general, better choices than AK's of any type are listed in this thread. appal_jack Dec 2014 #12

CX4 Storm in .45ACP sir pball Dec 2014 #5

Depends on what "home defense" means to you. ManiacJoe Dec 2014 #7

No room clearing just something to have in my home other than pepper spray helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #9

HI-Point carbines are afordable, accurate, easy to use......... oneshooter Dec 2014 #8

For actually defending yourself in your home? JoeyT Dec 2014 #11

Paid for a 20 gauge shotgun today helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #13

Before you go shooting, ManiacJoe Dec 2014 #14

Excellent choice! meathead Dec 2014 #15

Well with the longer barrel you can now hunt small game. ileus Dec 2014 #16

I just have to attend a safe hunter course first helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #17

You must live where a shotgun is required Eleanors38 Dec 2014 #18

Ruger .22 revolver jaystuw Apr 2015 #19

Kind of an out-dated response. ManiacJoe Apr 2015 #20

Not a very helpful critique, on your part. Paladin Apr 2015 #21

What part left you confused? ManiacJoe Apr 2015 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author ManiacJoe Apr 2015 #22

timeless problems jaystuw Aug 2015 #24

I for one appreciate your clear-eyed observations on this matter. Paladin Aug 2015 #25