it hits the fan, what gun would you take?

[Revolver Ocelot]

lets just say the shtf , whether it be millitary, social upheaval, zombie apocalypse, or any other situation and you can only take 2 guns with you plus whatever else you may need, what would you bring?

[AirForceShooter]

1911 and a lot of spare magazines

AFS

[Mike the Wolf]

Ruger P90 and Mosin Nagant. Two of the most durable firearms in the world.

[jaholder1971]

Why am I limited to only 2 guns? Most of mine are kept in the same place.

[carry24-7]

probably a remington 870 mag 12 ga. and a keltec plr 16 it is chambered in 5.56/.223 30 rd. mag, and is a pistol. that way i can hide it fairly easily, but still have pretty good accuracy, and plenty of amo available (military also uses same amo)

[Gunfighter123]

I guess it would be my Colt AR15 , being that in a true SHTF , I'd be looking to carry A LOT of ammo and .223 ammo would be more available then ammo for my M1A or AKs.

The 2nd would be a handgun -- either my ParaOrdnance Limited P-14 .45acp {14 rds.} or my EAA Elite MAtch 9mm { 18rds.} ---- I just LOVE my .45s and 10MMs but again , there should be more 9mm ammo to liberate.

My Saiga S-12 and other SGs would have to sit out a true SHTF -- ammo being to bulky to carry a sheetload.

[Piscator]

A 1911 and my M1A, The M1A can git 'em 500 yds out and get game too. :evil:

BOberle
Columbia Md

[Enginetech88]

I can honestly say I cant beleive this isnt locked yet.

[twoclones]

Just two,,, then I'd select a revolver and a long gun using the same ammo. Both would be .357 magnums... S&W model 327 TRR8 [8 shot revolver] and Winchester model 94 Trapper.

Unless I was in Alaska during a grizzly bear zombie apocalypse. In which case I'd want my 500 S&W revolver and T/C Pro Hunter w/Katahdin 500 S&W barrel. And a wheelbarrow for the ammo :)

Would also take GPS [loaded with topo maps], compass, windproof lighter, knife, fishing hooks w/line, nylon parka, and 30' of parachute cord.

[Rangegod]

Too old, broken and tired to lug a bunch of stuff around. My plan includes my TV , an Easy-boy, a six pack and an AK in my lap. I’ll survive longer then the first few coming through the door.

JAC

[Revolver Ocelot]

I can honestly say I cant beleive this isnt locked yet.

why would it get locked? am i violating some rules by this?

Why am I limited to only 2 guns? Most of mine are kept in the same place.

just considering the circumstance where you would have to be on foot and you can't stay at home, it would seem carrying a pistol and a long arm would be the way to go.

personally i'd carrying a glock 19 due to reliability and availability of ammo elsewhere should I run out, and an ar15 because parts and ammo are available in alot of places should i need them.

[Defense Minister]

Engintech, why the surprise? The OP just asked a simple question, and the replies seem to be legite. I could see maybe moving it to "strategies and tactics" since it isn't limited to handguns, but other than that...

I would take my Mini-14 because a guy needs a reliable rifle, and my M&P.40 for concealment.

[Clarence]

1911 & m1a

[W.E.G.]

take where?

Out on the highway 7 miles from my house where everybody else is out of gas.... and water... and options?

No thank you.
I'll die right here.

[4Freedom]

ARs and AKs.. Also, they would be great because its most likely if we had a zombie attack, that the BG's would be carrying the same weapons.. ONce you take out your BG, you can horde their guns and ammo and keep stocking up.. Trust me, buying more ammo at your local store isn't going to be feasible when this Ultra SHTF scenario arises.

[swiftak]

what piscator said

[MotorOilMcCall]

All of em, plus all the ammo I can fit into my truck (which is a lot)... This BS with, "Only 3 guns" or, "Only 2 guns" is bogus... What's the point?

[Average Joe]

9mm pistol, and M1A

[shootistpd27]

A glock 22 with as many mags and rounds as I could find. You cant beat the reliablity and durability of a glock. They can shoot the nastiest of rounds and keep on trucking. Ive put 5000 rounds through mine and only misfed once in the academy due to a faulty reload. The second would be a ruger 10-22 with a fully automatic kit installed along with as many 50 round mags as I could find. The rounds are cheap, light, and you can put 10,000 rounds on you easily. The 22 lr is not an armor piercing round but in the event of social upheaval, your not going to be fighting the government, you will be fighting your neighbor for your groceries. A 22 lr is very deadly when aimed properly. No recoil makes for better accuracy. Give me ten rounds of 22 lr and I will give you 10 7.62's. On full auto I guarantee that I will hit you ten out of ten with a 22 lr but the ak will be all over the place.

[ByAnyMeans]

Give me my AK and Glock 9mm with as many mags as I have.

[Redneck with a 40]

Mossberg 500 12 gauge, and since I have 10 magazines for it.....XD-40.:)

[XD9WBT]

Stupid post.

[benzy2]

I would take my AR15 and a CZ-75. I would also have an 870 in there but I wouldn't announce I had more than the limit of 2.

[1911Tuner]

A good sidearm...a .22 rifle...and a strong, top quality fixed-blade knife. In an Out-in the-Woods/Roughin' it survival situation, you'll have more need for a good knife and a .22 rifle than about any other hardware.

[gglass]

I used to think that I would take any number of my large caliber handguns or my Mossberg 500... That is until I saw one of these numbers:

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3686/saiga12cshotgunbig.jpg

The Saiga 12 is a magazine fed, semi-auto, 12-gauge shotgun, based on the bullet-proof AK-47 design. Just imagine having dozens of magazines filled with slugs and OO-buckshot just waiting for SHTF day. Another side benefit is that 12-gauge shells can be found EVERYWHERE... Even your local Wall Mart has it stacked to the ceiling.

[onebigelf]

I'm another who's bugging in, not out. FN-FAL, and Glock 19.

John

[SwampWolf]

In terms of weapons and the ones I have on hand and for any foreseeable use, hmmm... One would have to be a shotgun and I guess I'd take my Nova 12 gauge pump, along with birdshot, buckshot and rifled slugs. The second firearm makes for my hardest choice but, in the end, I guess I'd opt for my Ruger SuperSingleSix s/a, s/s revolver with both cylinders (.22lr and .22 Magnum), along with a few bricks of ammunition. And I'd do a lot of second guessing and weeping for the ones left behind on the way away though, like others, I'm not so sure I'd go anywhere.

[David E]

How many rounds would you carry for that shotgun? What types divided how?

At about 3 lbs per 25 shots, it gets heavy fast.

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[10-Ring]

2? I'd go G21 sf and a ton and a 1/2 of loaded mags and M1A and another ton plus of mags

[SrDedosRapidos]

LRB Government issue and a MEU(SOC) 1911 with more ammo than i need.

[little miss]

id be carrying so much ammo & firearms that I could nt shoot a dam thing;)

[Kind of Blued]

Where am I going with these guns and why am I leaving my house?

[2ndamd]

Well, I'd stay put and defend my home first.
BUT...............
To play along: I'd take a 4" SS GP100 and a Marlin 1894c in .357 magnum too.

[f4t9r]

AR and a HK

[possum]

my xd service model with all 9 mags, ar with as much ammo as my plate carrier will allow.

[ohiobowhunter78]

AR-15 RRA M4.. It will allow me to carry the most ammo, and deadly accurate at longer distance...

[Ohio Gun Guy]

an umbrella! :eek:

1. AK
2. Shotgun
3. .22

[Karate]

Taking a lot of thought on the handgun....I was undecided on either a 1911 or Beretta 92...finally after sone thought

Beretta 92
Bushmaster AR-15

[distra]

AR15 and G17 or SKS and 1911. Hard to choose.

[ComradeBurg]

I guess if something happened that forced me to bug out instead of bunker down I'd go with my .357 Magnum Smith and Wesson Revolver. I'd want something reliable and with a common ammunition type.

The second gun would depend on the situation. But for most situations I'd probably take the M1A. Once again reliability and a (somewhat) common ammunition type (of all my rifles with the exception of my AR-15 it's got the most "normal" round). But my AR-15 would be a close contender.

[Thomas Garrett]

1911 A-1, and my Mini-14 in .223.:D

[Adventurer]

Where am I going with these guns and why am I leaving my house?

Good question. +1.

[Revolver Ocelot]

Out on the highway 7 miles from my house where everybody else is out of gas.... and water... and options?

valid point, but the concept is car is potentially not an option and for one reason or another your house isn't safe.

Stupid post.

to each there own I suppose but never the less this post is intend for amusing those that ponder the thought and it isn't all that stupid to some of those posting here.

Where am I going with these guns and why am I leaving my house?

wherever you see fit and see first answer

an umbrella! :eek:

thats probably the funiest response I'll see all day lol

[Mr. Bojangles]

My remington 870 and a water pistol, because if my child doesn't have something to play with he will drive me crazy.

[earlthegoat2]

Mossberg 590, Ruger 10/22

[Brian Williams]

Marlin 39m and a S&W 581.

[sniper5]

Mossberg 500 and .308 Ishapore. And yes, I know how to do the middle finger trick with the Enfield. If I find a need for a short gun, one of those two should let me find somebody with one and stand off and, uh, acquire it.

[florida1098]

These posts are so old and non relevant. Why ask it? Are you going to change your plan? There are websites specifically devoted to these questions.
Sorry, but after a while the same old same old things become bothersome.
Gonna start a diversion here. Please feel free to join in on posts that bother you.
WHICH IS BEST GUN FOR UNDER $200.00
WHICH CALIBRE IS BEST ?
WHICH BULLET WEIGHT FOR WIFE, SENSITIVE RECOIL ?
4 INCH OR SIX FOR BEAR ? ( BLACK BEAR MAYBE MOUNTAAIN LION, OR SMALL GRIZZLY)
44 MAG OR 41 SPECIAL?
REVOLVER VS SEMI ?
BEST NIGHT TABLE GUN ?
BEST HOME DEFENSE GUN ?
BEST SHTF GUN TO HIDE FROM OBAMA ?

[florida1098]

Not wanting the above post to end negatively. So, what do I think would be a great post?
Most commical/intelligent/believable way to hide gun # 34 from wife ?
"it's that black one just is'nt cutting it"
To all be safe, and remember this is just internet chatting.

[indoorsoccerfrea]

there are some people out there new to THR who are interested in various topics that others have already asked. they can use the search bar, or they can ask. whether or not you read it and post is up to you. i don't have a problem with repeat threads, there is always something new/unique in them.

[CoRoMo]

you can only take 2 guns with you plus whatever else you may need

Wrong. I can take them all with me.:D

[florida1098]

there are some people out there new to THR who are interested in various topics that others have already asked. they can use the search bar, or they can ask. whether or not you read it and post is up to you. i don't have a problem with repeat threads, there is always something new/unique in them.

I knew as I was typing should have kept my tired fingers off the keyboard. I appologize and ask everyone to please ask any questions they have. There is always something to be learned:

[chuckusaret]

XD40 sub compact and a mossberg 12 ga shorty

[22-rimfire]

Glock 23 and Ruger Mini 14 for me. But I'm staying home as long as there is a home. If I'm headed for the woods, I will probably have a 22 rimfire rifle as my first choice.

[ArchAngelCD]

Sorry not to play by your rules but like some of the others have already said, I would stay home. That's where all my "stay alive stuff" is stashed.

[XDM1390]

For me it would be my PardnerPump 12 gauge and my Springfield XDM 9mm; for my fiance it would be her Bushmaster M4 and her 3 Siberian Huskies haha.

If the stuff really hit the fan in a real hurry id finally get to test out my Emergency Kit that i assembled for the back of my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. It consists of MRE's, my XDM and 350 rounds, clothes, lights, my fiances M4 and 650 rounds, my 12 guage and 200rounds, gun rigs holsters etc., maps, stuff for the dogs, lights, water treatment kit, couple Ka-Bars, small tent, medical kit, sleeping bag, $250cash, passports, etc. Soon it will also contain bio warfore suits, when i can afford them. It all fits (except for the guns) in a large(huge!) camo buffle bag that sits in a locked closet right next to the front door so its grab and go. I removed the seat from the back of my jeep so i can fit both the gear and my dogs reletively easily and quickly.

I guess you could say im paranoid, but in this current day and age you cant be to ready or careful; plus it gives me piece of mind when i go to bed at night.

Bring it on terrorists and zombies!!! I'll be ready!

[CWL]

A shotgun and something else!

[armoredman]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/armoredman/basicload.jpg

[C-grunt]

First one is one of my .22 rifles. I can literally carry 1000 rounds easily. Not the most powerful round but it can kill game and be used as a defensive weapon.

The second would be either a 9mm handgun or a 5.56mm rifle. Because there are military stockpiles of those rounds all over the US.

[colemanw]

do the wife and kids each get to carry two?

cant i just use kevlar siding on my house?

[Revolver Ocelot]

no worries florida, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, thats what freedom of speech is about isn't it?

I can see where these threads get repeditive but when you think about it its about as repeditive as shooting a gun, as long as those involved enjoy it then why not :)

do the wife and kids each get to carry two?

cant i just use kevlar siding on my house?

sure why not, the idea was to carry something you own (or will own very soon) and the 2 gun limit was just based on logically if you had to carry lots of other needed supplies how many guns could you really carry?

as for the kevlar, if you can afford it why not, personally I'd probablly spend the money on meat to draw the zombies near for target practice.

[Nantucketeer]

"zombie apocalypse".... Wow, someone's got quite the creative imagination on them...

To give your gun-porno-daydreams some substance, in my opinion it comes down to "calibers", more than specific firearms, to ensure that you have a firearm thats compatable with the ammunition which you are most likely to come across.

A person can only carry so much ammo, and last time I checked, zombies don't go down easy... Not to mention you also need to carry food, sleeping bag, medical, etc... One could have the most reliable 10mm Sig pistol out there, but once your outta ammo...it's a paperweight.

.22, .223, .308, 30-06, 9mm, .44 mag, .45, .357/.38 and 12ga are the most popular...

The last thing you'd want to look at is "what happens"...if China decides to invade, then adding 7.62 Russian to the list is a good idea. If its martial law, rest assured the gov't will be after every last 5.56mm round they can get their hands on...

30-06 is a great caliber because nearly everyone has one and the father away one is from the firefight/danger, the better then chance you get to live to see another one... .44mag is another because one shot, someone's going down, and in a LA rifle, you know u wont blow throug rounds and live a lot longer. If you start looking at pistol calibers first, your getting waayyy too close to the action to expect to survive long...

Just my two cents, but seriously, threads like this are meant for some other website. To paraphrase Deciderius Erasmus "War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it."

[Jiml3]

My choice of handgun is the CZ PCR 9. Totally reliable and accurate.
Second firearm: Remington Pump shotgun 12 gauge.

[The_Shootist]

AK-47
G19

Both rock solid, reliable. I can carry enough ammo for the AK. If what I carry can't get me through the scenario, then its probably some Armageddon type situation and I'm screwed anyway.

[Claude Clay]

oooookay--so for what ever reason that everyone who is anywhere feels the need to be somewhere else--well, after they stop rearranging themselves or just plain old stop moving; than i will come out of my dwelling and have talk with them still moving. I'd be backed by family concealed and with various rifles and i would carry a 1911 and a smile.

[7.62Surgeon]

An HK32 chambered in 7.62x39 (because for some reasone everyone outside of the US likes this round) with a 6-15x50 scope; and a HK Mk23 SOCOM pistol. The 32 provides long range shooting capabilities in a caliber that will be available until the sun doesn't rise; and the SOCOM does a good job of putting down anything that fallis within close range.

*can you tell i'm an HK fan? :P*

[BillyBA]

:what:gglass , if you own this thing and if you dont mind saying - how much does one of these pups run ?? looks pretty bad ass to me ?!

[billm67]

This is an easy one.....M4 and my trusty 1911. The rest of them would be packed up behind me in my 5th wheel trailer along with every bit of ammo and all the reloading equipment/supplies I own. It would get pulled out in the middle of no where and we'd have shelter and could be fairly self sufficient for a while.

[Justin]

- SHTF is really played out.
- This isn't really a handgun-only discussion.