Someone posted a similar thread then basically retracted it. As I was interested in the answer this is what I came up with.
Arm or Rearm when Cash Strapped.
1.Mossberg Maverick 88 12 ga.
Full Stock and 18.5" Barrel
$159.99
+ 1 Box Birdshot (Initial Function Test) + 1 Box #1 Buckshot.
2a. Taurus G2S 9mm $159.99
+ 100 rounds of WWB 115 FMJ (Under $9.99 on clearance at some Walmart)
+ 100 Rounds of WWB 115 JHP ($16.99.on clearance at some Walmart)
2b.Taurus 856 .38 Special Revolver Snubbie
$174.99
+50 Rounds of Wadcutters ($7.99 at some Walmart) - 35 for Function Test and 15 for 3 Full Load Outs.(Adequate penetration of 14.5" in testing, low recoil and work at the low velocities involved)
That's a Shotgun and a Pistol or Revolver with the absolute minimum ammo for testing and operation for less than $400. Of course if you could only come up with $200 you would have to make a choice.
I didn't allow for a transfer fee or NICS (on the shotgun) but we have a LGS that waves that on regular customers and has been known to wave it on Widows or Starving College Students they don't even know.
I'm sure some will object to the low round count, Taurus Guns (those models are reliable in my experience) and Walmart but people can only go so many weeks without food so allowances have to be made.
Arm or Rearm when Cash Strapped.
1.Mossberg Maverick 88 12 ga.
Full Stock and 18.5" Barrel
$159.99
+ 1 Box Birdshot (Initial Function Test) + 1 Box #1 Buckshot.
2a. Taurus G2S 9mm $159.99
+ 100 rounds of WWB 115 FMJ (Under $9.99 on clearance at some Walmart)
+ 100 Rounds of WWB 115 JHP ($16.99.on clearance at some Walmart)
2b.Taurus 856 .38 Special Revolver Snubbie
$174.99
+50 Rounds of Wadcutters ($7.99 at some Walmart) - 35 for Function Test and 15 for 3 Full Load Outs.(Adequate penetration of 14.5" in testing, low recoil and work at the low velocities involved)
That's a Shotgun and a Pistol or Revolver with the absolute minimum ammo for testing and operation for less than $400. Of course if you could only come up with $200 you would have to make a choice.
I didn't allow for a transfer fee or NICS (on the shotgun) but we have a LGS that waves that on regular customers and has been known to wave it on Widows or Starving College Students they don't even know.
I'm sure some will object to the low round count, Taurus Guns (those models are reliable in my experience) and Walmart but people can only go so many weeks without food so allowances have to be made.