The best all around three gun battery

[bobbyfairbanks]

For any type of SHTF you would not need a shotgun to kill birds just shoot them in a tree or on the ground with a 22. Walking around hunting will be a waste of time. It can also kill people and is quit so you could shoot people from even as far away as 150m and they would have no way of knowing where you are for at least a while. So with that my first choice would be a
Ruger 10/22 with a 4 power scope

The next gun would for some kind of SD. So for this I would go with a rifle not carbine. M1a with USGI parts and an Acog will kill any game in America and it is a great combat weapon. The noise it makes alone will make people piss themselves. Also one very important aspect a .308 rd goes through cover and will still kill people; 5.56 gets deflecting to easily so go big 1 bullet does a lot of damage so you can carry less. My choice for second gun would be
Springfield M1A with USGI parts and ACOG

For my third choice most people would think some kind of hand gun or shotgun but those aren't really that important for me. Handguns aren't good hunters and they are very limited in combat use. Why waste the weight of a hand gun when you can carry more ammo for your rifle. Both of my previous choices can get me food and defend my self with. So unless I have a third person with me I would just carry some more ammo. If I had a third person depending on who it was it would be another M1a or if it was my wife whe would carry a AR15 with none of the extra stuff on it. It is easier for her to handle then an M1A as she doesn't have long arms. Any more then 2 guns for one person and you are just wasting weight. there is a lot of other things that you could carry. Just to name a few warm cloths(MTNs get cold), food or maybe even some water.

My point is Guns are great and they are very cool but lets be practical you can only shoot one at a time might as well carry less variants and carry supplies instead.

Just to add I have way to many guns cause they are that great!

[kidicarus13]

1. M1A
2. Rem 870/Moss 500/Win 1200 w/ 16"-18" barrel
3. G17

[thvigil11]

Just wondering. When you all answer this, are the weapons you describe currently in your arsenal or are they just dream weapons for the scenario? I'm not trying to pick a fight. I'm just wondering if you are truly prepared for this. By the way I do own my kit in full, plus a few others that will be passed out to family members and friends.

M1A for distance
M4 for up close
M1911 for way to close for comfort

[jerrymrc]

Just wondering. When you all answer this, are the weapons you describe currently in your arsenal or are they just dream weapons for the scenario? I'm not trying to pick a fight. I'm just wondering if you are truly prepared for this. By the way I do own my kit in full, plus a few others that will be passed out to family members and friends.

M1A for distance
M4 for up close
M1911 for way to close for comfort

I would hope that they have these. How could one pick without first hand testing. I also pray that one would have enough ammo for each one as well.

I would also have a well trained person with a SKS than someone that just pulled a SCAR out of the box.

[splogan]

Well in the one gun thread I gave my answer but ill do it here also.

1. M1A Scout Currently sporting a red dot but I have the scope for it

2. Rem 870,

3. .45, either my 1911 or my XD. XD gives the availability to carry a lot more ammo.

[OgenRwot]

1. Glock 19 - Perfect combo of concealability and capacity and 9mm is everywhere and it just works. You could go with a 23 too. .40 is all over with PDs using 22s and you can use the mags from 22s in 23s.

2. Bolt action 308 - Good for reach out and touch ya if you need it, good to take any game in Colorado. It's inherently accurate. 308 is also readily available and there is a lot of different kinds of it out there.

3. AR-15 - Good for the zombies, more accurate than an AK so it can be used for the reach out and touch ya if you need it. Can take medium game too with good shot placement, no it's not perfect but it will work in a pinch. Ammo is light so you can carry a lot if you have to bug out.

[TAG]

If I could only keep three of mine they would be as follows-

G26

Kel-Tec Sub 2000 that accepts Glock mags.

AR-15 in 9mm that accepts Glock mags.

Have a nice day!

[blackford76]

Pick 3, hmm...
1. Ruger SR556
2. Kimber Desert Warrior
3. Mossberg 590a1

Dream guns that I don't own?
Just one, M1A2 from Ft. Carson.

[mangyhyena]

AK-47
Saiga-12
Handgun---darn near any handgun in a decent defensive caliber.

With those 3 guns I can cover most hunting needs, though I don't think hunting is the way to go for meat. Trapping small game is a much, much better alternative in terms of both energy and time saved and quantity of meat gained. And if things are really bad, you will not be the only one shooting large game. When you go bang on that elk or deer, everyone within earshot will hear that as a dinner bell going off and they are armed. I doubt you would get your kill out of the woods before someone who is hungry showed up pointing their hunting rifle at you.
I can also defend myself and my family at home.
And I can carry concealed when in public if things are bad, but not so bad there are no police around to serve and protect. If things are bad but still up and running, you're not going to be allowed to bring that tacti-cool rifle to work with you. But you can bring the handgun without anyone knowing you've got it if you conceal it well.

Anyway, that's my choice.

[ERNO]

1.Kimber " Eclipse ", 1911, 45 acp with 30 mags.loaded with defensive ammo;plus another 250 rds.

2.REMINGTON 870 Law Enforcement 12 guage,with 250 rds.of Federal non rifled slugs.250 rds. of 7 1/2 birdshot,and 250 rds.of Federal Law Enforcement Low Recoil Tactical 00 Buckshot.

3. AK 47,7.62X39,with 12, loaded 30 rd Mags.with softpoint ammo;plus another 1,000 rds.

4.A shoulder pack that can handle 100 pounds

5.Yes,they are in my safe at my home.



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