The ONE gun for SHTF

[ronaldrwl]

I think this guy says it the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvrG4T2K4sE

AK all the way, if you think its to heavy do more push ups

Combat rifles? I don't think it apply's to the question unless that is your SHTF scenario

[Irving]

AK all the way, if you think its to heavy do more push ups

That's what I told that pussy Bob Dole.

[Nobama2012]

Combat rifles? I don't think it apply's to the question unless that is your SHTF scenario

AK is all around, hunting, homeland defense, open beer cans, turn the tv on/off, you name it

[SU405]

I think this guy says it the best

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvrG4T2K4sE

AK all the way, if you think its to heavy do more push ups

AK FTW!

[blackford76]

One that I own now?
Mossberg 590a1
One that I really want?
Krink in 7.62

[ldmaster]

Rules #1 - Survive

Surviving doesn't mean hunt, or fight - it means survive. In a shtf scenario I am not looking to contact ANYONE that I don't already know, so I'm going to avoid movement unless necessary, I'm not going to hunt unless I'm starving and I'm going to run from a fight until I'm cornered.

Katrina confiscations? First they gotta find me, then since they always announce, they've gotta find where I stashed it. Since I am not roving about, I have a good hiding spot for my weapon. I am not worried about walking about with my AK, because I am not walking about. In situations that might require me to do so, I need to have a very compelling reason to do so because movement means vulnerability to snipers and roadblocks.

My weapon keeps me safe primarily. Any engagement beyond 25 yards and a pistol is not the best choice, any situation where I have to bury it in the muck or goo and an AK has a good chance of still working, if I dont have gun lube the AK works, and many other types do not. AK ammo is laquered and sealed and takes a lot of punishment and STILL fires. It wins any confrontation with a pistol and a rifle round STOPS a fight much quicker than a pistol round. Shotgun pellets of any type stop in many barriers, a rifle bullet penetrates moderate cover.

So considering my priorities and potential needs, an AK fits the bill.

[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

[denvernative321]

I did not vote. I could not JUST choose one. I will always have a sidearm incase of rifle failure for starters unless i am trekking in the woods long distance. The gun i choose will vary from situation to situation. If i am forced to go in the city the firearm i choose will vary greatly from the firearm I choose to go out in the woods. So asking what one gun is best is not a very good question unless you go into more specifics about the SHTF situation you are in. I love the short barrel 12 gauge in close quarters but its pretty much useless out in the open. But in a gunfight the best gun you can choose is one you are trained on and is very reliable with decent ammo.

[OgenRwot]

I did not vote. I could not JUST choose one. I will always have a sidearm incase of rifle failure for starters unless i am trekking in the woods long distance. The gun i choose will vary from situation to situation. If i am forced to go in the city the firearm i choose will vary greatly from the firearm I choose to go out in the woods. So asking what one gun is best is not a very good question unless you go into more specifics about the SHTF situation you are in. I love the short barrel 12 gauge in close quarters but its pretty much useless out in the open. But in a gunfight the best gun you can choose is one you are trained on and is very reliable with decent ammo.

Yeah I voted for a rifle but your absolutely right. In a SHTF I'll have two pistols and two rifles. I'll have my carry pistol and my AR, the wife will have her carry piece and a .308 bolt gun. Quite honestly, I foresee no situation where I don't have all of that in a SHTF.