I get the love for ARs (I've got some) but for strictly "home defense" indoor ranges, I'll stick with a 18-20" barreled shotguns. For protecting a larger property where outdoor ranges come into play, then an AR makes more sense. Just my opinion.

Pistol cartridge carbines generally provide pistol cartridge ballistics, but shooter has an easier time shooting accurately............which is a big deal, and justification for the platform IMO.

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