The ONE gun for SHTF

[68Charger]

when I've read these "pick one gun" threads before, I WANT to say my Saiga-12 (or if you prefer, a 12-gauge pump), because it's so versatile- slugs, buckshot, birdshot, you can hunt large or small game with it... if I was in survival mode in the woods, it would probably be my choice..

but when I think about "SHTF", I think people fleeing, gov't trying to get control (even if it's a different gov't), martial law, economic collaspe.. Think of when it's happened before- Argentina around 2001, Katrina... you're carrying around a long arm, and you're going to draw a lot of attention that you don't want.. even from thieves.. somebody is going to WANT that rifle.. and they KNOW you have it... thieves don't announce they're going to rip you off from a distance, they stick a gun/knife in your back while you're occupied..

so despite what I WANT, that's why I pick Pistol..

now if I'm back at the ranch, I totally reject the notion that I have to pick one... ok, maybe ONE AT A TIME
but there can be several choices to pick from

[Zundfolge]

For "SHTF" a pistol.

For "TEOTWAWKI", then I'll dig the AR out of the safe.


Honestly a SHTF is most likely to "just happen", so most of us will be stuck with whatever guns we have with us at the time (so unless I'm at home when it goes down it'll be my CCW piece).

[Marlin]

Hmmm, I was just thinking of getting a 6" barrel for the G20.. Should cover most anything under 150 yrds..

[BigBear]

Pistol for sure. It's most likely what I'll have on me. I can secure a long rifle later if need be. Easily to conceal, quick to use. In a situation, we aren't going to be sniping in hills, terminal contact will be close proximity with major chaos.

[MichiganMilitia]

...we aren't going to be sniping in hills, terminal contact will be close proximity with major chaos.

...Which is where I think a shotgun would come in handy.

[BigBear]

Rgr, there are pros and cons to both.

[milwaukeeshaker]

My vote, HK 91, won't break, will function without constant cleaning, completely reliable, accurate, non "poodle shooter" caliber. .223 is an "urban" battle rifle, if you want to "reach out and touch someone" and they won't be getting back up, use a .308. HK just works no matter what.

[bobbyfairbanks]

My vote, HK 91, won't break, will function without constant cleaning, completely reliable, accurate, non "poodle shooter" caliber. Just works no matter what.

I really like the non "poodle shooter" If you don't mind I am going to start using that

[hobowh]

If I ha to pick just one for backcountry it would be a savage 2400 o/u
308/12guage. These were pretty acurate and gave you 1 gun that could take bird, and big game

[275RLTW]

The one on my side. With that, I can get whatever else I need (cars, food, more guns...)