Huh, well. That's one way to get a rifle.

A Ruger SR556.

Ahhh, got ya. I haven't touched a Ruger AR... it just seems like an odd company to make ARs

They are a Fudd gun company, which their stuff is good. I guess I just don't trust em to make ARs

The SR series was mid-tier. I like it but ARs have never been my favorite, even if I did get paid to shoot M-16A2s in a younger life.

Haha, I actually ran some old FN M16A2 just a couple months ago at a reflexive fire range.

The bastard still kicks.

I remember first day on the range and my first three shots overlapped high to the left. My DI looked at me and said more of that but in the middle.

Haha, good. I've liked AR platforms forever. Hell, I had a Green Beret CPT compliment my shooting at the reflexive fire. I told him he should see me when I have my personal rifle, hahaha.

Most ruger centerfire is meme tier trash, though I've heard good things about the ruger precision rifle. If you're looking for an all around igloo gun, I'd say a free floated mlok 16" ar with adjustable gas block. If you plan on running a suppressor or just live in a suburban area, maybe an 11.5-12.5 pistol

Already have a 11.5 and I like it. But based out of KY, I need something I can use in both.

I might go for middle ground at do 16"...

What's your area like? I understand Kentucky has some wide spaces and mountains. If you're out away from the city I might even say an 18" wwsd rifle

So I have a variety of small to medium towns around, with wooded areas and some fields in between. And a city less than an hour away

So was thinking a 14.5 carbine, or a 18 SPR

Also, I wanna hear on what people think is more effective. Slick plate carrier and chest rig for more options? Or decked out plate carrier to keep everything together?

Everything together in my opinion

Mission drives gear god damnit

Well Crye, obviously. I'm just curious as to what people think fits their situation.

Hence why I have two gear sets. For two seperate missions.

In a SHTF situation, you’re gonna take twice as long gearing up.

Now, certain situations, I could see concealable armor under a jacket or shirt, but as far as a grab and go scenario, definitely together

While I have a minimalist pc, if shit hits the fan, I don't have time to gear up. If I'm lucky, I can grab a few of the many mags stashed around my house while my rifle is in hand

Grab and go where? Against who? Is this a permissive or non-permissive environment? Do you have logistical support?

Precisely, I'm curious as to where... "go" locations come into play. Do you have a spot in mind for that? Or are you gonna run into the woods?

Also, screw it, opinion/roasts?

Lots of roasts, but at least you have NODs

I’m thinking PC with chest rig.

For civilians, we typically don't have "missions," just reacting in self defense. If you have a mission, you can tailor your kit to it before it starts. Otherwise it's best to look like a normal dude with a concealed holster

You can switch out depending on mission setting.

There’s always a “mission”. If you don’t have one, it’s only because you’ve failed to define it.

I think we have different definitions of mission then

My mission depends on how this kicks off in my area.

Hence, two sets and mindsets.

In which case, figure out what will most likely happen and plan around that. My number one scenario involves grabbing the fire extinguisher off of my wall.

Interesting, you can on getting Waco'ed?

No, I'm prepared in case one of my electrical outlets sparks and starts a fire or something, because it's statistically much more likely than having my house broken into.

Hahaha

Okay yes but literally entirely irrelevant to this discussion, congrats

No it's relevant. Determine emergency scenarios in order of likelihood and plan for them. Whether it's a fire, flood, or burglar.

If I hear glass break, I'm not grabbing the first aid kit, I'm grabbing the home defense kit.
There's a kit and plan for fire
One for defense
One for bugging out
One for bugging in
Stuff depending on where I'm going