huntsman
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I have to go with what I carry every day, LCP
Mosin and 440 rounds of ammo
You're going to pay a lot more for 8mm Mauser ammo
At this point, it is hard to imagine any possibility that hasn't already been mentioned. Obviously, different strokes for different folks. In my case, I'd look for the cheapest (but in good working condition) 10/22 or 12 ga I could find, use the change for ammo, and then save up to buy the other. Those two are must-haves in my case. I would never settle for just one gun. Soon after those would come a handgun of some sort, and if money is precious, it would probably be a .357 of some kind. After that, a .30 caliber rifle, probably a Mosin, again assuming money is the deciding factor. Not too long ago, all four of these could be had for under $1k, easy. Still possible, I think, if someone looks long enough, and gets lucky.but....1 gun only!?!?! shudder at the thought!!!!!
I noticed some people suggesting a 10/22. Why? They aren't good for HD which is something I would really want. They're great for hunting and small varmints and plinking (in ordinary times when .22 ammo is abundant and cheap instead of non-existent). Also a Mosin is not exactly the best HD weapon either. It's plenty powerful. Too powerful is the word I'm looking for. You don't want to kill a neighbor in the next county over. And LCP is OK for a pocket pistol. I have one myself. But they have very limited range and capacity. I actually bought the one I have for my wife but she hasn't gotten around to starting to carry it yet. A CZ 82 is an excellent choice and they are just over $200. I'd get a true 9mm. That would give you a good carry weapon and a good HD gun and it won't break the bank. Finding ammo now might be a problem.
I didn't read the thread because the answer to this is obvious. Nothing is as versatile as a shotgun. ...
Because HD would not be my first priority. My first priority would be to buy something I would enjoy shooting first and foremost that had the most versatility. In my mind that is a 22. I would have to think about exactly which 22, because HD would also need to be a consideration. But not my first. I want what I enjoy the most.
I don't see that. They are way too legally encumbered to be useful for a lot of people. NFA '34 requires a $200 tax stamp and a long (6mo) wait for one that can even be brought out of the home, and then you have paperwork issues headaches and local restrictions in a lot of areas.Originally Posted by Cee Zee View Post
I didn't read the thread because the answer to this is obvious. Nothing is as versatile as a shotgun. ...