Guest Darrell Posted September 5, 2013 Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) My point being the S&W 500 out of an 8" barrel almost matched the 45-70 out of a 20" barrel and the 35 Rem from a 24" barrel and would be a decent choice for close range from a sleeping bag. I have been in situations (many times) where shooting someone from where I was sleeping was almost inevitable and even with my 11.5" SBR M4 I could get my issed M9 into action faster. So whats better, a 500 S&W that you can fire fast at close range or your long gun you have to fumble with and shoulder to fire? I guess its really up to you to decide what best for your situation. Edited September 5, 2013 by Darrell
Guest Rex Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 My point being the S&W 500 out of an 8" barrel almost matched the 45-70 out of a 20" barrel and the 35 Rem from a 24" barrel and would be a decent choice for close range from a sleeping bag. I have been in situations (many times) where shooting someone from where I was sleeping was almost inevitable and even with my 11.5" SBR M4 I could get my issed M9 into action faster. So whats better, a 500 S&W that you can fire fast at close range or your long gun you have to fumble with and shoulder to fire? I guess its really up to you to decide what best for your situation. Where did you get one of those? All of the ones I was issued and have used were 14.5".. unless it was an CQBR.... those were 10" As well as the old commandos and XM-177's. just curious..
Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2013 Posted September 6, 2013 Early in the invasion, we were pretty much able to do what we wanted to. So I had a buddy who was the sales directer for Olympic Arms send me a 11.5" upper to play with. The Olympic Arms website used to have a pic of me and the rifle with a caption that their products were being used in Iraq.
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