scooterj - I'm just recovering from a stomach virus. Must be a hangover from eating so much Blue Bell ice cream. I have an AK & am new at ARs, so I'm learning as fast as I can. I'll study your gun - it's a beauty - and let you know.
scooterj - I want a self-defense gun, but I see no reason yours would not be suitable. Why did Jack say it wouldn't? Keep in mind that I have an AK47 and am in the research stage of the AR15. I bought the AK because in an uprising it has less chance of jamming when my life would depend on it. Whatever anyone says about the AR, the chance of it jamming is greater than the AK. However, it's my understanding that there was a jamming problem when the rifle first came into production, but now rarely jams. Am I correct.
The reason I'm in the market for another gun is because my wife liked firing the AK so much she stole it from me.
Okay, okay! My wife convinced me to stop fooling around and go buy a new rifle. Take a look at the picture of the Daniel Defense V11 LW Chris from Interstate Guns in Hammond posted. He now has one less. My obnoxious amount of research convinced me to buy it. I know there are other good brands out there, but all the articles I read about Daniel Defense rifles gave me enough comfort to buy one. And everyone at Interstate is patient, courteous and upbeat. I KNOW I made a good decision.
I do appreciate all the information you all provided. Bayou Shooter is a great site.
I guess I'll need to invent a 5.45.