Comments on: SHOT SHOW RETROSPECTIVE

By: Paul Barrett

Paul Barrett — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:38 +0000

Mas,
The NSSF held a press conference at the Shot Show at which it introduced yet another new label for the AR-style rifles: Modern Sporting Rifle. The NSSF has an elaborate page on its web site explaining this rebranding campaign and the history of military rifles making the transition to civilian hunting rifles. It would be of interest to both gun enthusiasts and history buffs.
Best,
Paul Barrett

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:17:29 +0000

“I would like to point out that the original magazine fed repeater was/is the venerable levergun. The leverguns of today come chambered for some very useful cartridges, capable of self defense and putting food on the table. If one needs to carry something handy and useful, there are worse choices.”

Additional thoughts here:

1) .30-30 ammo is available EVERYWHERE; if a place carries any centerfire rifle ammo, it sells it – from Wal-Mart to hardware stores.
2) Marlin 336 sells for less (used) than half what an AR-15 does – and less even than an AK-47 does.
3) Marlin 336 and (some) Winchester 94 variants well-supported in aftermarket with user-installable ghost-ring sights etc.

By: Rural Mike

Rural Mike — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:06:43 +0000

I don’t have much experience with the civilian ok AR 15, but I like the new name of America’s Rifle.
I certainly cannot speak to compare the reliability and accuracy, except to say that it certainly is the choice of a number of veterans who have returned to civilian status.
We are in really bad times right now. I have heard our present administration demonize returning veterans, demonize supporters of the constitution, and demonize those of us who choose to exercise our right of self defense. If someone wishes to choose the American Rifle to protect his/her family and home, more power to them!
However, we do have options.
I would like to point out that the original magazine fed repeater was/is the venerable levergun. The leverguns of today come chambered for some very useful cartridges, capable of self defense and putting food on the table. If one needs to carry something handy and useful, there are worse choices.