There has been a “meme” floating around from the Firing Pin Journal that I thought I would try my hand at.
The premise: One Handgun, One Rifle, One Shotgun. You are able to choose just one of each for self defense with NO modifications.
- Handgun: .45ACP Springfield XD
- Shotgun: Mossberg 590A1
- Rifle: AR-15: A2 Style
I could just as easily go with a 1911 for the handgun but, I like the XD and I like the larger magazine capacity over the 1911.
Mossberg vs 870 vs Ithaca Pump…. I give the nod to Mossberg but it is personal preference.
While I would typically prefer a heavier round than the 5.56 of an AR-15, it is a proven and “debugged” weapons system. I know it well, and with an A2 style I can consistently hit what I aim at from 500m in to close range. Others that came to mind: M1, M1A, AR-10.