What would make for a better SHTF rifle?
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He hasn't responded to me yet... but I believe you are looking for
http://www.yelp.com/biz/metco-firearms-fairfield
and I believe SCAR's $2500-$3000 depending on options... you get what you pay for
http://www.yelp.com/biz/metco-firearms-fairfield
and I believe SCAR's $2500-$3000 depending on options... you get what you pay for
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Whoa, I did not know that was Broken Arrow's shop. I have to hit him up soon, I need to get my trigger tweaked on my Glock 17C and also have the trigger guard rounded a bit. I am too afraid to do it myself, I can do the trigger tweak but been too lazy to sign up for the Armorers Course so that I can get the parts for free. Thanks for the heads up 
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well for DEFENSE, i'd use something with at least .308 or 30-06. but if i had to go hunt small game, i'd take my AR out. and for close range defense i'd drop my other guns for a 12gauge.
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Shotguns can be out done by someone 30 yards or further. Even a simple 9mm Glock can outdo a shotty. Shotties are good for close ranges, I would say go for a AR undo the BB and put some kits together and have a few 30 rounders ready to go It is SHTF right? Who cares about laws that are silly and slow us CA peeps down.
Also name that shop, I thought about every shop I have been to and this one does not look familiar to me at all.
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It is SHTF right? Who cares about laws that are silly and slow us CA peeps down. Also name that shop, I thought about every shop I have been to and this one does not look familiar to me at all.
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the rack of a shotgun followup by a booming blast when you squeeze a round off is waaaaay more intimidating than any assault rifle's repeat. remember, in SHTF situations, psychological warfare is just as important.
if someone hears an AR/AK or your Sig firing they are going to say "hey, that guy must have something worth defending..." if they hear a 10gauge blast they are going to say "maybe we'll hit the next house instead..."
if someone hears an AR/AK or your Sig firing they are going to say "hey, that guy must have something worth defending..." if they hear a 10gauge blast they are going to say "maybe we'll hit the next house instead..."
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The shop is called "Cordelia Gun Exchange" (civilian sales) and Metco #2 for the Class 3 stuff.
The FN Scars are for Military and L.E. sales (per owners' decision). But, you can check them out.
As far as SHTF long guns.... use the proper tool for the job. A 12 gauge has it's place as well as a center fire rifle. Even a .22 LR rifle is better than nothing.
The FN Scars are for Military and L.E. sales (per owners' decision). But, you can check them out.
As far as SHTF long guns.... use the proper tool for the job. A 12 gauge has it's place as well as a center fire rifle. Even a .22 LR rifle is better than nothing.
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...in fact, they have done many psychological studies on things like this. The sound of a shotgun rack, has a very primal fear attached to it in our brains. It can, 9 times out of 10 end a situation. Its rather interesting when you get into reading some of the articles on it, LEO's have had people set their weapons down and give up just from hearing the sound.
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Not to mention, operating a shotgun efficiently under stress is A LOT more difficult than a carbine. Reloading a shotgun is a perfect example of this. Try topping off that 870 in the dark, trying to feed shells into the tube. Maybe dropping one or two in the process. While you're fumbling with your shotgun, the bad guys in your house are maneuvering on you...
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