I have always been fascinated by the M1 Carbine. Lucky Gunner’s series on the M1 Carbine has had me thinking about one for years. Fulton Armory has long been regarded as THE best M1 Carbine on the commercial market.They recently agreed to loan me a T&E sample. This detailed Fulton Armory M1 Carbine review shares what I learned. It also covers a great deal of info on using the M1 Carbine defensively.
Defensive AR Setup 3: The Rifle Itself
Many of you are probably wondering why I chose to write about accessories (Part I, Part II) for the rifle before writing about the AR-15 rifle itself. I have been operating under the assumption that most of you reading this already own your rifle. I realize that is not the case for everyone, so today I am going to talk about a few considerations in regards to the selection of your carbine.
Defensive AR-15 Setup 2: Everything Else
In my last post on the defensive AR-15 I talked about sighting options for the defensive AR. Today I am going to talk about the only other accessories you truly need on a defensive AR. This is just my opinion and reflects my experience with the platform and my personal preferences and biases, so they may differ from yours. Also, I know this ground has been covered, but I haven’t had my say yet, so here it is.
Defensive AR-15 Setup 1: Sights
The AR-15 is about as common a rifle as you’ll find in this country. If you don’t own an AR-15 you might want to think about it. Few other firearms give you the same defensive capability. The AR platform is extremely easy to operate, infinitely customizable, reliable, and easy for most people to use. Whether you plan to purchase one in the future or already own one, you may want to know about defensive AR-15 setup.