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Retro "styled" but not a perfect copy. <a href="http://s769.photobucket.com/user/Tslepebull/media/IMG_0199%203_zpsuedt9odo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/Tslepebull/IMG_0199%203_zpsuedt9odo.jpg</a><a href="http://s769.photobucket.com/user/Tslepebull/media/IMG_0202%202_zpszcfaeiw6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/Tslepebull/IMG_0202%202_zpszcfaeiw6.jpg</a> Total weight with butt pad 7.12 lbs. View Quote Looks like a nice build, though that's heavy for an A1 carbine! Is that an HBAR underneath the handguards? Give us a little insight on why that rifle is a primary SHTF gun for you! |
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I would like to contribute, but none of my retros will serve duty as a SHTF weapon. I have modern ARs set up for that purpose and the variation used is dependent on what the mission capabilities would dictate.
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This... Plus a sling. Simple, light and has always been reliable. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m140/Aeneas2020/17c4a3c1-5ef4-4a4c-baf9-f97014b44e7c.jpg View Quote Is that an A2 flash hider? Original 1-12 twist barrel? |
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This... Plus a sling. Simple, light and has always been reliable. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m140/Aeneas2020/17c4a3c1-5ef4-4a4c-baf9-f97014b44e7c.jpg Is that an A2 flash hider? Original 1-12 twist barrel? It's a repro 3 prong. And I'll have to check the barrel specs to be honest I can't remember right now :-( |
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I would like to contribute, but none of my retros will serve duty as a SHTF weapon. I have modern ARs set up for that purpose and the variation used is dependent on what the mission capabilities would dictate. View Quote I think "modern" ARs will prove to be less durable and more finicky in the long run during a prolonged SHTF scenario, esp those that feature a lot of glass or electronics. I also think things like foldable + plastic sights, etc. will prove to be subpar in hard use and abuse over the long haul and the chinks in their armor will become apparent. |
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I think "modern" ARs will prove to be less durable and more finicky in the long run during a prolonged SHTF scenario, esp those that feature a lot of glass or electronics. I also think things like foldable + plastic sights, etc. will prove to be subpar in hard use and abuse over the long haul and the chinks in their armor will become apparent. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I would like to contribute, but none of my retros will serve duty as a SHTF weapon. I have modern ARs set up for that purpose and the variation used is dependent on what the mission capabilities would dictate. I think "modern" ARs will prove to be less durable and more finicky in the long run during a prolonged SHTF scenario, esp those that feature a lot of glass or electronics. I also think things like foldable + plastic sights, etc. will prove to be subpar in hard use and abuse over the long haul and the chinks in their armor will become apparent. Many people have different ideas as to what a SHTF weapon should be. What it should be is versatile enough in design to perform well in a few different functions. It should also be sturdy as should all the accessories used on/with it. |
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If no glass is the idea...well hell, every retro will by default, be a "SHTF rifle". What does one do when its dark(when most encounters are gonna happen)? SHTF duty to me, means no messing around. I personally want the deck absolutely stacked in my favor. That means a weapon light and RDS. THAT(retros retrofitted with tactical updates) would be a great bias for this kinda thread in this forum. Otherwise, its just another KISS pic thread. We already have that.
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This is somewhere that I can get to it quickly and has a magazine of M193 ready to go, but I'm not sure it would be the "one" if I had to bail out of the house with only one rifle. Maybe my upcoming mid-length build with the Daniel Defense A1.5 rear sight on the flattop. That's almost kinda sorta retro, right?
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Looks like a nice build, though that's heavy for an A1 carbine! Is that an HBAR underneath the handguards? Give us a little insight on why that rifle is a primary SHTF gun for you! View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Retro "styled" but not a perfect copy. <a href="http://s769.photobucket.com/user/Tslepebull/media/IMG_0199%203_zpsuedt9odo.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/Tslepebull/IMG_0199%203_zpsuedt9odo.jpg</a><a href="http://s769.photobucket.com/user/Tslepebull/media/IMG_0202%202_zpszcfaeiw6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/Tslepebull/IMG_0202%202_zpszcfaeiw6.jpg</a> Total weight with butt pad 7.12 lbs. Looks like a nice build, though that's heavy for an A1 carbine! Is that an HBAR underneath the handguards? Give us a little insight on why that rifle is a primary SHTF gun for you! Yeah the M4 barrel, slip-on flash hider, and aluminum stock do add about 12 oz. but it keeps everything really stable and well balanced. It is my SHTF rifle because it is dead reliable with no batteries, cross hairs, or other accoutrements to fail. I like the 1:9 twist barrel because it can handle ammo weights from the mid-40's to mid-60's grains equally and that gives me a lot of versatility. |
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<a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/user/sergio762/media/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx96/sergio762/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg</a> View Quote Love that 610! |
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<a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/user/sergio762/media/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx96/sergio762/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg</a> Love that 610! Thanks its a blast with a 22lr kit. I wish i could afford a dias! |
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<a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/user/sergio762/media/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx96/sergio762/20140921_143609_zpsrk9rrumw.jpg</a> View Quote Is that like a billion baby oak trees coming up? |
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Because my SHTF ammo is 75 gr Hornady TAP either this:
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Quoted: Yup... Member jhud created the upper... RRA entry stock sets it off nicely View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Is it a midlength with a RRA entry stock? Yup... Member jhud created the upper... RRA entry stock sets it off nicely |
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If no glass is the idea...well hell, every retro will by default, be a "SHTF rifle". What does one do when its dark(when most encounters are gonna happen)? SHTF duty to me, means no messing around. I personally want the deck absolutely stacked in my favor. That means a weapon light and RDS. THAT(retros retrofitted with tactical updates) would be a great bias for this kinda thread in this forum. Otherwise, its just another KISS pic thread. We already have that. View Quote Well not quite. While some of the retro rifles have good features (KISS and durable iron sights, light profile barrels), there are many improvements that can still be made. For instance, I would NOT want a 1-12 twist barrel in the modern age, that really limits your ammo choices and I'd hate to be stuck trying to use ammo that wouldn't stabilize in my rifle. Likewise, A1 fiberglass furniture is delicate compare to modern polymers and is prone to cracking. Not something you'd want in a collapse of civilization type rifle! When the A2 came out, one of the big improvements was the 8x stronger nylon impregnated zytle polymer formula. Likewise, I think the reinforced stronger A2 lower is also an improvement over the slick side weaker A1 lower. The receiver extension is one of the achillies heels of the A1 rifle, and adding strength to that area is definitely a good thing. Likewise, I am a fan of the forward assist and the burton bump. If I've had situations where I've had to use the FA at the range, then there is no way I'd want to chance not having one in a serious use situation. |
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You mean something a little more like this? <a href="http://s790.photobucket.com/user/DeadpanSnarker/media/15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/15.jpg</a> View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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If no glass is the idea...well hell, every retro will by default, be a "SHTF rifle". What does one do when its dark(when most encounters are gonna happen)? SHTF duty to me, means no messing around. I personally want the deck absolutely stacked in my favor. That means a weapon light and RDS. THAT(retros retrofitted with tactical updates) would be a great bias for this kinda thread in this forum. Otherwise, its just another KISS pic thread. We already have that. You mean something a little more like this? <a href="http://s790.photobucket.com/user/DeadpanSnarker/media/15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/15.jpg</a> Hipower90 and I have different definitions of SHTF. He is using any time he might need to use a gun as "SHTF", I am referring to SHTF as post apocalyptic or collapse of society / rule of law. I don't think battery and glass operated gadgets would be long for that world so any advantages you might enjoy would be very fleeting. Then you're left with an unergonomic overtly heavy AR with fragile sights. |
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I built a CAR-15 with a C7 upper.
Then it gained a set of free float rails. Then it gained an IR laser and illuminator. Then it gained a suppressor. It's not very KISS anymore but I can shoot stuff in the dark, reasonably quietly. |
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(but to be honest I would grab my Recce build with Nightforce glass first) View Quote Me too. But for balance, here is a contrarian view on SHTF guns from Bill Jordan: If you can shoot |
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Hipower90 and I have different definitions of SHTF. He is using any time he might need to use a gun as "SHTF", I am referring to SHTF as post apocalyptic or collapse of society / rule of law. I don't think battery and glass operated gadgets would be long for that world so any advantages you might enjoy would be very fleeting. Then you're left with an unergonomic overtly heavy AR with fragile sights. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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If no glass is the idea...well hell, every retro will by default, be a "SHTF rifle". What does one do when its dark(when most encounters are gonna happen)? SHTF duty to me, means no messing around. I personally want the deck absolutely stacked in my favor. That means a weapon light and RDS. THAT(retros retrofitted with tactical updates) would be a great bias for this kinda thread in this forum. Otherwise, its just another KISS pic thread. We already have that. You mean something a little more like this? <a href="http://s790.photobucket.com/user/DeadpanSnarker/media/15.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/DeadpanSnarker/15.jpg</a> Hipower90 and I have different definitions of SHTF. He is using any time he might need to use a gun as "SHTF", I am referring to SHTF as post apocalyptic or collapse of society / rule of law. I don't think battery and glass operated gadgets would be long for that world so any advantages you might enjoy would be very fleeting. Then you're left with an unergonomic overtly heavy AR with fragile sights. Unergonomic? Heavy? Fragile? What? Why would they suddenly be all that if my RDS and light suddenly dies? What diff would that make? My 2 A1 types shown on page 1 of this thread...well, I'd just take the 5 seconds it takes to remove the RDS. Same with the light. Bam..both are instantly well under 6lbs, ready to go. Hell, all my ARs are light weights(every single one is a .625 pencil barrel build, sans one 10.5" Gov. I'm a pretty big weight weenie. So that claim is absolutely invalid. even my one scoped illum 4x1 AR is just a bit over 7lbs). Actually, I'm looking at both types of SHTF. I already live remotely deep in the mtns at the end of a deadend rd...heat with wood only...cut and process my own wood...have a large garden...free gravity spring water system coming off the mtn behind/above the house.. trout stream running thru the front yard... bear, wild pigs, deer, yotes, all on my property...I'm an avid backpacker and mt biker...lots of food, ammo,weapons, precious metals, batteries, body armor, chainsaws, tillers, dual sport motos, 4 wheelers, 9k generator, 100s of candles, oil lanterns, etc etc stored. Been doing it since the early 80s. I have lots of RDS/light batteries stored, so I'd be good for at least a few yrs. IF one has to actually get a true fire fight trying to defend ones stuff, I'm confident that I'd still be using a light and RDS sight. Thats too big of advantage to give up. The WORST that would happen, is I'd have go back to irons. I've been very good with irons since the late 60s. If that much time has passed for glass to fail, and its STILL SHTF circumstances...then I've got more chit to worry about then just batteries. Then of course, I've also got AKs, M1As, multi .22's(65k of .22lr alone), etc. I think I'm good. |
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Many people have different ideas as to what a SHTF weapon should be. What it should be is versatile enough in design to perform well in a few different functions. It should also be sturdy as should all the accessories used on/with it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I would like to contribute, but none of my retros will serve duty as a SHTF weapon. I have modern ARs set up for that purpose and the variation used is dependent on what the mission capabilities would dictate. I think "modern" ARs will prove to be less durable and more finicky in the long run during a prolonged SHTF scenario, esp those that feature a lot of glass or electronics. I also think things like foldable + plastic sights, etc. will prove to be subpar in hard use and abuse over the long haul and the chinks in their armor will become apparent. Many people have different ideas as to what a SHTF weapon should be. What it should be is versatile enough in design to perform well in a few different functions. It should also be sturdy as should all the accessories used on/with it. Agreed! In the main KISS thread in tech, it seems that a lot of KISS advocates have confused KISS with "retro" or "light." Personally, I wouldn't want to stake my life on an iron sights / no light rifle in a scenario where I am defending the life of me and mine. A light, basic rifle is tons of fun, but IMO is not an SHTF rifle in today's world. And as far as flip-ups and optics not holding up, those who live where the S is HTF all the time (the sandbox) don't seem to have any issues. ...rant over... |
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I am mostly an iron sight guy, maybe because I am 63, and have used irons all my military and law enforcement careers...old school. I do have a 20mm and 30mm Tasco red dot. One is a vintage Accupoint and the other is a vintage Pro-point. They are all metal and made for shotguns and the recoil from slugs. TOUGH scopes. I have one for my AK, and I can easily pounce pop cans, standing off-hand at 50-60 yards. 3 MOAish at 100 yards from a rest. If the battery dies (as it did last week because I forgot to turn off the scope, it is just 10 seconds to drop the optic off. With my M1 Carbine, I snap shoot better with irons.
With the AK, better with the red dot. My first choice would be AK with the red dot as needed. Second choice would actually be a tie between the retro 20" AR and my M1 Carbine! |
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(but to be honest I would grab my Recce build with Nightforce glass first) Me too. But for balance, here is a contrarian view on SHTF guns from Bill Jordan: If you can shoot I think when my dad was alive he would had agreed with the Sheriff. This Mod 10 and a box of 38 silvertips lived either behind the seat of his 1966 El Camino or behind the seat of his motorhome when he was traveling. Sweetest Smith I own - two barrel bulges and the smoothest double action trigger... " /> |
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