Re: AK vs SKS vs M1 Carbine vs 9mm carbine
How about one of each. Eventually. The Hi Points are fun, but crude. There are also no hi caps for them.
As you pointed out the m-1 carbines have gone out of the price range. SKS's are ok, but from what I have seen when people start messing with them they can end up with the reliability being compromised. I used to have 2, but replaced them with other rifles.
AK's are fun, and a great weapon. Also the top end of you price range.
When looking for a small, light carbine that could be used by an experiance female shooter who doesn't like recoil I ended up with a Sub2000. The one I have is for 9mm S&W mags. Great little gun, and being a 4lb. 9mm the recoil is zero. Add a 15 to 30 rd. mag and it's all set for the range or for home defense. I paid $289 for the sub (new) about 2 1/2 years ago.
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