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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 3608679" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>For a long time, the mantra always went "a handgun is for use while getting to your rifle". Simply meaning that a rifle far surpasses any handgun in effectiveness. That takes into account the greater practical accuracy, and the effectiveness of centerfire rifle calibers on soft tissue.</p><p></p><p>Some people who live in suburban/rural areas but work in urban areas keep a "get home kit" in their vehicles, in case of mass civil unrest. These kits range from basics like extra ammo/mags, individual 1st Aid kit (IFAK) and some water/protein bars, to full combat loadouts, including armor. If all you have is a pistol, your ability to fend off multiple aggressors in urban terrain will be limited. Add a magazine fed rifle and your capability is much greater. For most people this would be a compact AR and a few extra mags.</p><p></p><p>But what if you're over the hill and not in the best physical shape? Obviously the best answer is "get in shape", but that isn't an option for everyone. If you're really worried about having to carry a heavy loadout for many miles in hostile terrain, a .22lr might be the ticket. Let's say you're "minute of man" at 20 yards with a pistol, but you can do head shots all day long at 50 yards with a .22 rifle. Even though the cartridge effectiveness is much lower, a scoped 10/22 with multiple 25 round mags is going to really discourage anyone from getting too close. Consider it an area denial weapon if you will, with the area in question being anywhere close to you. Bonus points go to it being much cheaper to buy and feed a 10/22, than a 5.56mm AR.</p><p></p><p>FWIW, I think the ideal balance would be a 10/22 "pocket rifle". Obviously stepping up to a pocket rifle will increase the entry cost, but it will fit into a bag or backpack that's not much longer than the length of a 25 round BX-25 magazine. Obviously this would be in addition to a defense sidearm. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]214300[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 3608679, member: 1132"] For a long time, the mantra always went "a handgun is for use while getting to your rifle". Simply meaning that a rifle far surpasses any handgun in effectiveness. That takes into account the greater practical accuracy, and the effectiveness of centerfire rifle calibers on soft tissue. Some people who live in suburban/rural areas but work in urban areas keep a "get home kit" in their vehicles, in case of mass civil unrest. These kits range from basics like extra ammo/mags, individual 1st Aid kit (IFAK) and some water/protein bars, to full combat loadouts, including armor. If all you have is a pistol, your ability to fend off multiple aggressors in urban terrain will be limited. Add a magazine fed rifle and your capability is much greater. For most people this would be a compact AR and a few extra mags. But what if you're over the hill and not in the best physical shape? Obviously the best answer is "get in shape", but that isn't an option for everyone. If you're really worried about having to carry a heavy loadout for many miles in hostile terrain, a .22lr might be the ticket. Let's say you're "minute of man" at 20 yards with a pistol, but you can do head shots all day long at 50 yards with a .22 rifle. Even though the cartridge effectiveness is much lower, a scoped 10/22 with multiple 25 round mags is going to really discourage anyone from getting too close. Consider it an area denial weapon if you will, with the area in question being anywhere close to you. Bonus points go to it being much cheaper to buy and feed a 10/22, than a 5.56mm AR. FWIW, I think the ideal balance would be a 10/22 "pocket rifle". Obviously stepping up to a pocket rifle will increase the entry cost, but it will fit into a bag or backpack that's not much longer than the length of a 25 round BX-25 magazine. Obviously this would be in addition to a defense sidearm. [ATTACH type="full" alt="pix307053638.jpg"]214300[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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