Carter
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I was asking that of Goon, not in general.
The gun selected depends greatly on the scenario. If I were heading for the hills and staying there and had to carry everything on my back, a strong case can be made for an accurate .22 rimfire rifle.
"disaster type" situation implies probable civil unrest and looting. .22 rimfire is out, AR or M1A is in.
What's the "most versatile gun" means different things to different people. An AR-15 with multiple uppers or a 1911 with multiple uppers would allow many different calibers to be used on one "gun" frame.
This is why this question needs specific, unchanging parameters.
Good points. Not really looking for a tight scientific experiment though. I think you nailed most at what I was going for with:
Ok, for a "disaster type" situation and I only had time to grab one, if the wife were with me, it'd be the M4-gery. If I was alone, it'd be the M1A Scout.
Both are ready to grab along with accessories at a moments notice.
(truth be told, I'd also be able to snag a handgun, too..............but which one? )
Next time I'll spend a little more time crafting the question, but I was mainly going for a thought experiment. Everyone's answers have been interesting and adamantly defended.