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If I were in a SHTF situation I'd want an AR-15. The 5.56mm round is good for varmiting and small game, with a large mag capacity and enough shots will put the big kill down, and if I have to will put a hurt on anyone that I can practically hit with it. Ok, so it loses a lot of it's terminal balistics out past 300 yards but I know that I could never make that shot anyway so I don't care. Ammo for it is PLENTIFUL, and parts are all over the place. .22 ammo is cheaper, yes, but I'd rather stockpile 5.56 and know that if I had to use it on something bigger than a rabbit that I could put it down.
In a real-world situation, not thinking of TEOTWAWKI, I'd go with a full-sized 1911-A1. I have 2 of them and it's by far the most versatile handgun I've ever used. I can't argue with the stopping power of the .45, and yeah it is part americana but fuck it, I love that gun. Since I live in the city I think a good hard hitting pistol would be more practical for home defense and day to day use than an MBR or carbine.
Jason
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