Looking for opinions on a all-around good weapon for SHTF..

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Both are quite devastating weapons to be wielding on a bad guy in the middle of the night!

With a 45-55gr soft point the AR is very effective at short ranges and doesn't over penetrate real bad with bullets that fragile and at such high velocities. It will also penetrate most forms of body armor at that range too, not that many burglers wear body armor these days but...you never know. Double 00 buck is pretty devastating at close ranges of a home, but will also penetrate several sheet rock walls of a typical home with enough mass and velocity to pose a deadly threat to what ever may be on the other side of that wall. In either case a good hit to the torso is not likely to require another shot with either.

Both will get the job done so I think it comes down to personal choice. If you have a wife the edge may go to the AR as it will likely be more manageable due to the lighter recoil. Both are solid performers!