Survival Guns – I Want To Know What You Think?
I want to know what you think. Choosing survival guns is a popular topic and we all have our preferences. Personally I don’t think there is a “best” survival gun, only a number of choices suited for each individual task.
I gave up on the one gun concept long ago. There is no – one do everything weapon – the well-rounded survivor needs a small battery of weapons to adequately perform the task at hand – and everyone has their own idea of what that group of weapons should consist of.
I want to hear about your choices – you don’t even have to own all the firearms listed, I just want to know what you think the perfect, all around, do it all, survival battery would consist of.
I’ll Start Things Off With My Dream Arsenal.
1. Springfield M1A-7.62×51mm/.308
2. Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle .223
3. Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70-.308
4. Remington 870 or Mossberg 500-12ga with Spare Riot Barrel
5. Ruger 10/22 – .22 LR
6. Ruger MkI, MkII, or MkIII-.22 LR Pistol
7. Springfield XD9 – 9mm Pistol
8. Taurus CIA .38spl Revolver
9. Savage Model 10ML-II 50 caliber Muzzleloading Rifle
Interested to hear your thoughts!
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December 30th, 2009 at 10:41 PM
I always get a laugh out of people who brag online about the guns they own in this age of Obama, Pelosi, and Echelon/Carnivore. Why not just send a post card listing your armory to the Dept. of Homeland Security. I own no guns. Period.
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December 30th, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Anonymous 5:41 PM,
I think you misunderstood – this post wasn't a meant to be a list of guns owned, but a fantasy list of what each individual poster thought would make up the "perfect" arsenal for survival purposes.
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January 1st, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Main Battle Rifle (can double as game getter):
M1A
FAL
HK91
M1 Garand
** Scoped Bolt Action Rifle:
Remmington .308
Winchester .308
Savage .308
Med. Duty Rifle/Carbine for close-in Homestead Defense:
AK47 (No Romanian)
AK74 (No Romanian)
AR-15 (Gas Piston Upper), (Best)
AR-15 (Std., best one you can afford)
Small Game Rifle:
10/22 Ruger
.22 cal. Bolt Action
.22 Cal Auto, other
Shotgun:
Remington 870 12GA
Mossberg 590 12GA
Winchester 1300 12GA
Pistol, Full size (for anytime protection):
Glock 45acp (mod 21 or 30)
Glock .40 (mod 22 or 23)
Glock 9mm ( mod 17 or 19)
1911 45acp (Best you can afford)
XD (9mm, .40, 45acp)
Pistol, For Concealment:
Glock .40 (mod 27)
Glock 9mm (mod 26)
1911 (Officers model or equivalent)
.22 pistol or revolver:
Ruger auto or revolver
S/W auto or revolver
Taurus revolver
* Plenty of ammo for all, try to standardize
on ammo, i.e., military/police calibers.
**Best Scope you can afford
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January 11th, 2010 at 7:02 AM
I absolutely agree with the Mini-14. I like it with the classic wood stock.
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January 12th, 2010 at 9:03 AM
M1a w/scope…good from 100 to 600 yards.
Socom16…well just because. Plus only one type of rifle ammo needed
Para Ord p13 .45acp
Remington 870
on the list..XD .45 acp and a revolver
possibly one of the springfield m6…cool little gun..plus like your add-ons
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January 16th, 2010 at 11:25 PM
this is all you need – and the order to get them:
1. 12 gauge pump – rem 870 or mossberg 500
2. .22 long rifle – marlin 60 or ruger 10/22
3. .22 revolver
4. 30-30 lever action – marlin 336
get lots of 12 gauge shells, lots of .22 shells and few 30-30
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January 20th, 2010 at 10:54 PM
i saw somewhere a gun provided to airmen in wwii that was 22 and 10 gauge shotgun…
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February 6th, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Remember any gun is worthless the minute you run out of ammo for it. I would rather settle on three guns, get three each, thna have 20 each for a specific job. And lots and lots of bullets. Bullets may become the new currancy.
A lot to be said for at least one black powder rifle. You can make powder and bullets at home.
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February 10th, 2010 at 2:36 AM
OK HERE'S THE REAL DEAL. IF YOU WANT TO REALLY KNOW WHAT TO HAVE, READ TAPPAN'S SURVIVAL BOOK OR THE SURVIVAL ARMORY. THESE PLAINLY EXPLAIN THE REASONS WHY YOU NEED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. MILITARY TYPE SEMI AUTO RIFLE. THIS WILL COVER MULTIPLE NEEDS.
2. SEMI AUTO PISTOL IN MILITARY CALIBER. ONCE AGAIN VERSATILITY. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, READ THE BOOK.
3. 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, PUMP OR SEMI AUTO. ENOUGH SAID.
4. SEMI AUTO RIMFIRE RIFLE IN 22LR.
5. SEMI AUTO RIMFIRE PISTOL IN 22LR.
THESE FIVE WEAPONS WILL COVER ALMOST 100% OF YOUR SURVIVAL NEEDS FROM HUNTING TO SELF DEFENSE TO PLINKING. REMEMBER TO GET PLENTY OF MAGAZINES AND AMMO.
BASEMAN
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March 8th, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Here's my thought:
FNAR .308
Savage 110 Bolt .308
12 Gauge Shotgun, I don't know enough about shotguns to recommend a particular shotgun.
Springfield XD9
Browning Buckmark .22 (great little pistol)
Henry .22
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