Shotgun vs AR for HD (inside the house).

[Harpoon]

Lets look at 12 ga slugs for stopping power vs 223/556.
Hornady Magnum Crush, it's a .72 caliber slug that weighs 666 grains. Muzzle energy 3800 ft/lbs
What's the ballistic info on the greatest 223/556 round there is?
Just funning with you guys. Don't mean nothing.

[Inkslinger]

Lets look at 12 ga slugs for stopping power vs 223/556.
Hornady Magnum Crush, it's a .72 caliber slug that weighs 666 grains. Muzzle energy 3800 ft/lbs
What's the ballistic info on the greatest 223/556 round there is?
Just funning with you guys. Don't mean nothing.

You seem to be focused on one aspect of a HD scenario. What about speed of follow up shots? What about multiple individuals? What about taking accurate low percentage shots? What about maneuverability? If you have enough real world experience and add as much induced stress to all of your practice and training, you should be able to take out six home invaders with a six shot .22 pistol. This subject has been discussed in-depth multiple times on this forum. The discussions include real world examples, statistics, and date. Best tool for the job and all that…

[georgeib]

You seem to be focused on one aspect of a HD scenario. What about speed of follow up shots? What about multiple individuals? What about taking accurate low percentage shots? What about maneuverability? If you have enough real world experience and add as much induced stress to all of your practice and training, you should be able to take out six home invaders with a six shot .22 pistol. This subject has been discussed in-depth multiple times on this forum. The discussions include real world examples, statistics, and date. Best tool for the job and all that…

Forget all that! I'm convinced. I pity the poor souls that try to break into my house... the looks on their faces when they see the Mk 19 is going to be priceless! 1.57" of HE goodness! Now that's stoppin' powah!

[markm]

Always fight with a bird gun. That's common sense! ARs are your hobby. Birdguns are the answer!

[Inkslinger]

Always fight with a bird gun. That's common sense! ARs are your hobby. Birdguns are the answer!

Use the Chappelle rule for home defense.
https://youtube.com/shorts/0Jsgpl6_d...T5j9rd-PYLd1ti

[HKGuns]

You can get in several follow-up shots quickly with one of these.

[Inkslinger]

You can get in several follow-up shots quickly with one of these.

How are their terminal ballistics compared to aluminum?

[HKGuns]

How are their terminal ballistics compared to aluminum?

The softer impact zone allows for faster follow-up shots.

[markm]

NFA rules apply to corked bats!

[Inkslinger]

NFA rules apply to corked bats!

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