>>4697388 This is not a practical weapon for most uses. For everyday use one is much better off with a 9mm carbine or a .223 or 7.63x39 or a .30 carbine type weapon. These are sufficient for hunting and protection/defense uses, and the ammo is affordable enough so one can get in the practice needed to become proficient. For anyone who is not experienced with firearms, I would actually recommend a weapon that uses .22 long rifle ammo ro hone ones basic skills. It will allow one to get in a lot of practice at a low cost, and actually is useful for small game hunting and even protection in a pinch.

>>4697568 7.63 x 39 … my typing sux

>>4697613 I used an M1A1 Thompson in Vietnam. I found that full auto just wasted ammo, and used it on semi auto. Don't mourn the loss of the bump stock. Just learn to maintain sight picture and squeeze off quickly. You'll actually end up being more effective.

>>4697696 For a sidearm these days I use a CZ-82. Great, reliable little weapon, all steel, and if you know where to look, the ammo is not expensive. Hornady makes 9x18 MAK in Critical Defense too, at a reasonable price.

>>4697705 nice weapon for hunting, but, being single shot, is not going to be practical in a SHTF defense situation.