Fordracer2082
Active Member
I am considering getting and 30-30 lever for home defense would this be a good choice
I am considering getting and 30-30 lever for home defense would this be a good choice
I have a Glock 23 with a 357 Sig barrel right now and I like lever actions If I can find a deal like my friends ($100) I will probley buy it
What do you guys think about .223 for home defense? Seriously - I have heard that they tend to penetrate multiple walls of sheetrock less effectively than even 9mm bullets.
What do you guys think about .223 for home defense? Seriously - I have heard that they tend to penetrate multiple walls of sheetrock less effectively than even 9mm bullets.
Caliber Testing medium Penetration Condition of bullet
.223 Rem. gelatin only 9.5" two pieces
.223 Rem. wall & gelatin 5.5" * fragmented
.40S&W gelatin only 13.5" mushroomed
.40S&W wall & gelatin 22" * no deformation
.40S&W wall & gelatin 22" * no deformation
.40S&W wall & gelatin 19.5" * slight deformation
12 ga. wall & gelatin 27.5" mushroomed
Summary
The 55 grain HP .223 has less penetration than any of the other ammunition tested. Based on the results of this testing, there appears to be no basis for concern regarding the over penetration of the .223 [HP] round. In fact, it seems even safer in this regard than .40 S&W handgun ammunition.
The hollow point cavity in the .40S&W round filled with material when shot through the wall. This caused [these bullets] to fail to expand when they entered the gelatin. As a result, they penetrated 8.5" farther than when shot directly into the gelatin.
When the .223 [HP] was shot through he wall it began to fragment and as a result penetrated the gelatin only 5.5".
Because the .223 [HP] begins to break up on impact, it has less potential for damage or injury than the 12 ga. in the event of a ricochet. The .223 [HP] is obviously safer in an urban environment than the 12 ga. with slugs or buckshot.
That's good stuff on the penetration tests.
I do so like the idea of using the AR as a HD gun. I mean, using a revolver from under the bed is OK.....but having the M4 with a 30 round magazine and screaming "get some" will certainly make a lasting impression on any bad guys.
When it all comes down to it for your basic bad guy breaking in in the middle of the night, I still favor a nice 12g pump.
I am still debating using #8 shot or 00 buckshot.
It would be hard to move around my house with a long gun and keep the muzzle pointed where it should be. Others might find it easier. UNLOAD, and double check your gun, then try moving around your house with it. Then do it in the dark. If you feel comfortable and confident with it, then go for it.
Of course, should you ever actually use it to defend yourself, the media will try and convict you long before your trial for using an "assault weapon" to kill poor Tyrone D'ante Jackson at 3:30am, who was just wanting to borrow your phone so he could tell his momma that he'll be a little late coming home since the special 2am prayer meeting ran a little long......