tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post1604745927783926309..comments2024-03-11T15:20:18.145-06:00Comments on Urban Survival Skills: Urban Survival Gear and Equipment – Firearms UpgradeCharliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00177364539498093342noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-29416444090361005332012-04-13T22:25:43.954-06:002012-04-13T22:25:43.954-06:00According to military specifications, the M1 carbi...According to military specifications, the M1 carbine has a muzzle velocity of 1900 fps. The tests I've read indicate that it has about the same energy and velocity of a .357 at 100 yds, and has a maximum effective range of 300 yds. So, how far do you think threats will be in an urban situation?<br /><br />The only drawback I can see would be availability of ammunition however, if you keep about a thousand rounds on hand and do your own reloading, and don't depend entirely on one weapon for survial, I believe it's a good choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4709268009452512912.post-25178495862885378042010-05-29T04:53:23.804-06:002010-05-29T04:53:23.804-06:00I agree that we need to be armed, and consider the...I agree that we need to be armed, and consider the mini-14 to be an excellant choice, as one can be had for approx 400.00, then enough left over for ammo and spare mags..As a former PSYOPS soldier, i do not plan to engage in a porotracted running firefight..The ability to put aimed, controlled fire downrange will deter all but the most crazy, and I will be then in tactital retreat mode....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com