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Hey Folks,
I'm planning a road trip to some distant states this fall (TN, KY, AR, MO, ect). I'll be mostly avoiding major cities and camping along the way or staying with friends. I generally take a rifle with me on road trips. I'm torn between two options
Option #1
AR-15 (5.56) w/ Aimpoint PRO & 1911 (45ACP)
OR
Option #2
1873 Winchester (.357 mag) & SP101 (.357 mag)
PROS & CONS:
Option #1
Pro: Excellent rifle, great capacity, easily concealed in a break-down bag. 1911 is reliable with easy mag changes
Cons: Not always a great combo in some restrictive states (I don't plan on spending time in those states but who knows). It would requiring bringing two different calibers.
Option #2
Pro: shared caliber (357 mag). No restriction in any state (that I am aware). The 1873 is REALLY fun to shoot (and let's be honest I'll mostly be plinking with friends). I'll probably bring my 1873 single action pistol along as well because...hey why not? The .357 mag is strong enough to handle anything in the states where I'm going
Cons: Limited capacity (10 rds for the rifle, 5 for the pistol), not as easily concealed, slower reload
I don't intend to or want to get into a SHTF scenario on the road...but we all know to plan for the worst and hope for the best.
What are other Pros/Cons I'm missing?
What would you take with you and why?
I'm planning a road trip to some distant states this fall (TN, KY, AR, MO, ect). I'll be mostly avoiding major cities and camping along the way or staying with friends. I generally take a rifle with me on road trips. I'm torn between two options
Option #1
AR-15 (5.56) w/ Aimpoint PRO & 1911 (45ACP)
OR
Option #2
1873 Winchester (.357 mag) & SP101 (.357 mag)
PROS & CONS:
Option #1
Pro: Excellent rifle, great capacity, easily concealed in a break-down bag. 1911 is reliable with easy mag changes
Cons: Not always a great combo in some restrictive states (I don't plan on spending time in those states but who knows). It would requiring bringing two different calibers.
Option #2
Pro: shared caliber (357 mag). No restriction in any state (that I am aware). The 1873 is REALLY fun to shoot (and let's be honest I'll mostly be plinking with friends). I'll probably bring my 1873 single action pistol along as well because...hey why not? The .357 mag is strong enough to handle anything in the states where I'm going
Cons: Limited capacity (10 rds for the rifle, 5 for the pistol), not as easily concealed, slower reload
I don't intend to or want to get into a SHTF scenario on the road...but we all know to plan for the worst and hope for the best.
What are other Pros/Cons I'm missing?
What would you take with you and why?