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Suburban Rifle Set up SHTF Scenario

Especially out of a SBR or 7-8” barrel AR pistol or equivalent. Ammo and PCC Lighter, more maneuverable,
Also, 7-8” is going to dramatically hurt performance at range. May as well get a PDW chassis at that point. I wouldn’t go shorter than 12.5 on a rifle of any kind. You lose a lot of stability at those really short lengths.

I was doing room cleaning in CQB course with 16” and had no issues with maneuverability or speed compared to folks with the SBR’s.

Still I’d optimize to eliminate threats at distance, first.
 
Probably AR10, since it's 5 AR's less scary than the AR15. LPVO EOTech, 1-10x and the trusty ol G34 on the hip.

Could also go For SOCOM 16 and a 1911

Or a good ol DD MK18, T1/T2 and Sand Viper

Want to go budget? SU16 & G19

Nothing wrong with a Good ole Mini 14, or AK either.

Up close & personal? Saiga 12 or Mossberg 940 all depending how you like to reload.

Super budget? 10/22 & Ruger MKIV .

Want to make em wonder what hit em without looking like you're carrying a big stick? .458 SOCOM

Gotta have the flexibility. Don't forget nods & plate carrier outfitted how you like.

All depends on what shoes I'm wearing, gotta match the outfit!

I don't own any firearms BTW :D
 
I’m turning on my generator and playing video games until the national guard kills them

Also an October 7th style attack is basically impossible here. Plus that attack was allowed to happen by their government on purpose to justify their aggression so bad example lol.
 
As a poor, I will rely on a trusty pointed stick with a Harbor Freight flashlight and Chinese red dot duct taped to it. Once i get enough melee kills, I should be able to request a loot crate...
Believe it or not after enough kill streak you get to activate the tactical nuke.
 
Probably AR10, since it's 5 AR's less scary than the AR15. LPVO EOTech, 1-10x and the trusty ol G34 on the hip.

Could also go For SOCOM 16 and a 1911

Or a good ol DD MK18, T1/T2 and Sand Viper

Want to go budget? SU16 & G19

Nothing wrong with a Good ole Mini 14, or AK either.

Up close & personal? Saiga 12 or Mossberg 940 all depending how you like to reload.

Super budget? 10/22 & Ruger MKIV .

Want to make em wonder what hit em without looking like you're carrying a big stick? .458 SOCOM

Gotta have the flexibility. Don't forget nods & plate carrier outfitted how you like.

All depends on what shoes I'm wearing, gotta match the outfit!

I don't own any firearms BTW :D
Y’all are crazy, I’m staying in my house lol. My current AR setup has the EOTech with 3x magnifier and my AR-10 has a 3-15x scope
 
The goal is to stay inside, but if a mob comes toward my house, they can get touched
Tbh the super prepared dudes that shoot all the time never get into these situations it feels like haha. The criminals always go for some soft r-tards in a suburb that are defenseless it feels like
 
A case of 24oz Chick-fil-a sauce bottles, 32lbs of frozen tendies, and my air fryer. If I can’t figure out a resup after that’s gone, it’s no longer a world I want to live in.
 
I remember when the BLM movement was happening, they reportedly threatened to come into our suburb community and destroy it. Then they realized too many cops live out here and all the neighbors were excitedly waiting lol
Yeah it would literally make our day mowing them down. Oh welllll
 
My rifle is my primary weapon and what I’m optimizing for; CQB out to 200yds. I’d only transition to pistol when absolutely necessary so I’m less worried about carrying the same ammo.

While pistol ammo is plentiful, if you have to repair, AR-15 parts will be more standard than PCC if you have to scavenge.

And still, terminal ballistics, accuracy, wind resistance…of 5.56 are going to be far superior even within 100yds so I’m still getting more bang for my buck, literally.
100% agree, but with my injuries I need the lightest set up possible. There will be times I would have to use my cane to walk/stand so transitioning to a duty pistol one handed would be a must. The PCC AR Pistol would be more when I’m hunkered down and immobile. That to me is why ammo weight/ interchangeable is important with my limitations. Also why I do not bother with body armor, etc. couldn’t bare the weight and discomfort it causes my injuries.

I have to be realistic in these scenarios as I am mobility, strength limited with all my injuries.
 
Also, 7-8” is going to dramatically hurt performance at range. May as well get a PDW chassis at that point. I wouldn’t go shorter than 12.5 on a rifle of any kind. You lose a lot of stability at those really short lengths.

I was doing room cleaning in CQB course with 16” and had no issues with maneuverability or speed compared to folks with the SBR’s.

Still I’d optimize to eliminate threats at distance, first.
7-8” for 9mm is the sweet spot, was not talking about 5.56. I need the small size and weight reduction. See previous post.
 
100% agree, but with my injuries I need the lightest set up possible. There will be times I would have to use my cane to walk/stand so transitioning to a duty pistol one handed would be a must. The PCC AR Pistol would be more when I’m hunkered down and immobile. That to me is why ammo weight/ interchangeable is important with my limitations. Also why I do not bother with body armor, etc. couldn’t bare the weight and discomfort it causes my injuries.

I have to be realistic in these scenarios as I am mobility, strength limited with all my injuries.
Fighting off the T-rex's must have been tough back in the day... don't worry we will help you fight 😀
 
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