AR15: One of your best options when the SHTF [Video]

The AR15 (or M4) is one of the most prolific weapons on the planet, second only to the venerable AK47 in recognition. A good rifle is worth its weight in gold in most circumstances, but for SHTF it should also be recognized that it will be important to own a rifle that is a proven and reliable platform. The truth is while not the most expensive, accurate, or powerful when weighed in the balance the AR15 holds its own against any of the other popular rifles out there.   What follows are the reasons why, if things get crazy, you’ll want the AR15 in your gun safe.

Cost. The AR15 is relatively affordable with base models starting out in the $600 range, most mid-level rifles going for $1000 (+ or – $200) and upper end custom models easily eclipsing the $3000 range. In addition to the rifle the ammo required (.223 or 5.56 NATO) to feed the AR15 is relatively affordable (especially if you reload).

Bottom Line: For less than $1500 you can buy a Colt AR15, 1,000 rounds of 5.56 and 6 mags. Not a bad deal.

Durability/Reliability. A hotly contest topic around the internet and at local gun clubs, the durability of the AR15 has been both praised and condemned in recent times. I would submit that a well maintained gun will perform well in almost every circumstance, with the caveat that all things mechanical are subject to failure at one point. The better maintained, the better chance you have of not experiencing a failure. It should also be noted that the operational environment should be taken into consideration.  If you think about how most people would employ their AR15′s in a post SHTF scenario, hunting and personal defense come to mind (low usage, low round count). Yet If you do find yourself in a sandstorm having fired more than 5,000 rounds in one sitting at overzealous looters and start experiencing extraction issues, well I don’t know what to tell you. A more likely scenario involves taking a few shots at a groundhog or deer, or *maybe* running through a mag or two in a self defense situation. Regardless the AR15 is well suited to stand up to high levels of abuse, levels of abuse which far surpass anything most people would be faced with.

Check out this video of an AR15 Torture Test.

Bottom Line: While any system can be prone to failure, the AR platform performs well above the standard and has proven itself both in civilian tests and overseas in combat.

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