SHTF carbine/long gun for my wife?

Jaltered · June 15th, 2006, 12:33 AM

I'd like to get my wife a SHTF carbine/long gun for her to have in the safe as a "go to gun" in case of a home invasion/intruder. I want her to have something that she can fall back to that is more formidable than her dedicated p32 that she will soon carry.

Here are some requirements:

- Lightweight. (She says that an AR is too heavy for her, as she is a fairly small lady.)
- Common caliber (can be rifle or pistol round)
- Easy operation
- Little kick/recoil (12ga is WAY out of the question, and I'm guessing that 20ga might be too)
- For an urban "bug in" environment
- Under $500

Does it exist? Your thoughts?

swiftyjuan · June 15th, 2006, 12:39 AM

I use a Mini-30 and love it; very little recoil, with aimpoint. Not sure if they are under $500, but very reliable, not heavy, great stopper.

gregarat · June 15th, 2006, 01:06 AM

I looked at the mini 30 a month ago. I remember seeing the stainless for around $700. The the sugested price is $800. But that doesnt mean you cant find one for $500, if you hunt hard.

Bud White · June 15th, 2006, 06:48 AM

The little berreta Cx4 storms are nice but it probley will weigh to much

gregarat · June 15th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Come to think of it a 6.5lb 20ga has about 30ft lbs of recoil. Thats more recoil thad almost any defenceive rifle. Even a .308 has far less recoil. So that expands your options. Rifle weight/size is you only nemisis there.

If you want light recoil, and a light rifle, in an urban enviroment. Why not try a .40 Kel-tec Sub2000? Its only 4.5lbs, ammo weight will be way less than a 7.62x39(same ammo capacity with less weight), and only around $300-$350.
The only question is range? I got one, cause there are no buildings over three storys in this town, and the building/foliage dencity is high.
I havnt yet fired my 9mm sub 2000 yet, so I cant realy coment on the functioning. But several members here own a Sub 2000. Mabe they can chime in?
The only problem I can see is that you might get one with a heavy trigger pull, or bad sights. But fear not, Kel Tec has a lifetime warrenty covering product defect!

Jaltered · June 15th, 2006, 09:26 AM

The Kel-Tec Sub2000 and SU-16 style carbines may be good options. Any input on these would be appreciated!

rocky · June 15th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Costs more, but the Carbon series of AR's Bushmaster makes is fairly light.

Dingle1911 · June 15th, 2006, 11:16 AM

The sub 2000 is a fun gun to shoot, they are pretty cheap and easy to carry since they fold. Good Luck in your search

Airedale · June 15th, 2006, 11:53 AM

Mrs. Airedale has a Bushmaster Carbon 15, 16" barrel, with collapsable stock. She has a dot mounted on it. It's her USPSA 3 gun rifle. It's lightweight and shoots well.

Dave

BCurry1 · June 15th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Its not tacticool, but a Marlin 30-30 would get the job done.

June 15th, 2006, 12:33 AM	#1
Jaltered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 200	SHTF carbine/long gun for my wife? I'd like to get my wife a SHTF carbine/long gun for her to have in the safe as a "go to gun" in case of a home invasion/intruder. I want her to have something that she can fall back to that is more formidable than her dedicated p32 that she will soon carry. Here are some requirements: - Lightweight. (She says that an AR is too heavy for her, as she is a fairly small lady.) - Common caliber (can be rifle or pistol round) - Easy operation - Little kick/recoil (12ga is WAY out of the question, and I'm guessing that 20ga might be too) - For an urban "bug in" environment - Under $500 Does it exist? Your thoughts? __________________ Proud member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy: http://www.xanga.com/jaltered

June 15th, 2006, 01:06 AM	#3
gregarat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NYS Posts: 856	I looked at the mini 30 a month ago. I remember seeing the stainless for around $700. The the sugested price is $800. But that doesnt mean you cant find one for $500, if you hunt hard. __________________ “Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart.” Geel piet. From the movie “The Power of one”

June 15th, 2006, 07:59 AM	#5
gregarat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NYS Posts: 856	Come to think of it a 6.5lb 20ga has about 30ft lbs of recoil. Thats more recoil thad almost any defenceive rifle. Even a .308 has far less recoil. So that expands your options. Rifle weight/size is you only nemisis there. If you want light recoil, and a light rifle, in an urban enviroment. Why not try a .40 Kel-tec Sub2000? Its only 4.5lbs, ammo weight will be way less than a 7.62x39(same ammo capacity with less weight), and only around $300-$350. The only question is range? I got one, cause there are no buildings over three storys in this town, and the building/foliage dencity is high. I havnt yet fired my 9mm sub 2000 yet, so I cant realy coment on the functioning. But several members here own a Sub 2000. Mabe they can chime in? The only problem I can see is that you might get one with a heavy trigger pull, or bad sights. But fear not, Kel Tec has a lifetime warrenty covering product defect! __________________ “Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart.” Geel piet. From the movie “The Power of one” Last edited by gregarat; June 15th, 2006 at 08:47 AM.

June 15th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#6
Jaltered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 200	The Kel-Tec Sub2000 and SU-16 style carbines may be good options. Any input on these would be appreciated! __________________ Proud member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy: http://www.xanga.com/jaltered

June 15th, 2006, 10:00 AM	#7
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,327	Costs more, but the Carbon series of AR's Bushmaster makes is fairly light. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

June 15th, 2006, 12:39 AM	#2
swiftyjuan Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 1,968	I use a Mini-30 and love it; very little recoil, with aimpoint. Not sure if they are under $500, but very reliable, not heavy, great stopper.

June 15th, 2006, 06:48 AM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	The little berreta Cx4 storms are nice but it probley will weigh to much

June 15th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#8
Dingle1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 168	The sub 2000 is a fun gun to shoot, they are pretty cheap and easy to carry since they fold. Good Luck in your search

June 15th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#9
Airedale Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 413	Mrs. Airedale has a Bushmaster Carbon 15, 16" barrel, with collapsable stock. She has a dot mounted on it. It's her USPSA 3 gun rifle. It's lightweight and shoots well. Dave

June 15th, 2006, 01:25 PM	#10
BCurry1 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,316	Its not tacticool, but a Marlin 30-30 would get the job done. __________________ Curry

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