Originally Posted by
ScottsBad
Thanks to the thread for all the ideas and considerations.
True, and for me it means that I'll have to prioritize. Short barrels do improve handling in tight spaces and help concealment in the open. The question I'm left with; Is there a meaningful reduction in reliability and is it an acceptable risk. MTBF (based on round count) if I'm out there for a longer period of time. Can I mitigate any downside by packing spare parts.
Is a lower velocity acceptable in a GP rifle? I'm thinking it is for 95+% of shots to 300 with a Mk262 type round, but what about a 55gr pill?
I'm a fan of LVPOs but I only have three old school tubes, and several APs and MROs. Will I use NV? Well, I've been very close to buying a PVS 14 several times, but I'm not excited about headgear. Remember, I'm a civi, its for HD.
Also, I don't know how to get a decent IR laser. I'm pretty sure the civilian versions will be weak sauce crap. So NV is up in the air as a targeting device, but for threat detection I think its a must have. For my needs.
Has anyone tried thermal? Trijicon has a nice small thermal scope, but its 7-8K.
So, I think I will build a pistol, with a 12.5" barrel, haven't decided on the gas system. I'll stick a 1-6 or 1-8 LPVO on it with a T2 in my pack, and muffle it with a robust can. I'll figure out NV later.