The ONE gun for SHTF

[ERNO]

I voted for hte AR in 5.56. While not optimal for big game, the gun could be used to hunt with, it works great for self-defense situations, and the availability of ammo is better than some others.

I believe that in a survival situation,7.62x39 would be more readly avallable than 5.56x45 when the shtf,worldwide.WOLF sells 7.62x39 in sealed tins that last a long time.You can bury them in your back yard or anywhere else, to be prepared for Armageddon.Thanks to the" Obama stimulus plan",there has been a great surge in people buying AR-15's,AK's,and what have you.But when I go to AGC gun range here in Marriotsville,Maryland, there are quite a number of members who own AK'S.If the Federal government banned all ammo sales,7.62x39, or even 5.45x39, would still might be readly avallable on the black market; smuggled in from Mexico.

[mangyhyena]

There are so many ways this could all go down, many scenarios. But, if I didn't know exactly what the situation was going to be and I could carry only 1 gun, I'd choose my shotgun. It's versatile enough to cover many problems, from hunting to self defense. No, it will not cover every situation better than guns made to handle specific tasks, but it can serve in a pinch for just about any function except long distance shooting.

The shotgun is the Saiga-12, which is an AK-47 chambered for 12 gauge, with 5 and 12 round magazines. I can shoot slugs, buck, or bird shot. So, it would serve for self defense with the slugs and buck, small game with the bird shot, or larger game with the slugs and buck. Pretty darn good for just one gun.

My second choice would be the AK-47 or SKS, either way.

[tat2man75]

Wow!! I can't choose. (yet) .. I thought I could. But so many valid points, I'm going back to the drawing board.

[earplug]

I'm staying home with my shit.
The rest of you can run around with limited stuff.

[beast556]

I would try my hardest to stay in my house. If I had to leave no question I would take one of my ar's in 556mm.

[flan7211]

This really depends on what your expecting to be in a SHTF situation. A soldier or a survivor? If your looking to be a soldier i'd be looking at the 5.56 AR, FAL, Garand, AK, or M14. I couldn't go with an 7.62 AR, I'm sorry and someone might have a problem with this but they aren't as reliable as the rest. Sure great range guns but if your pouring down heavy metal that guy is gonna jam up fast. With pure reliability in mind you'd have to go with an AK. I choose the M-14 it's the best of both worlds. It is a great combat weapon, very reliable, and fairly simple in design. It also would be a decent survival weapon as the 7.62x51 can bring down nearly anything in north america, four or two legged.

[86k10]

AK in 7.62 hands down. Or SKS if thats what you had instead of an AK. Or if you had to conceal your firearm due to confiscation I would go Glock 19. I have a AR and I can't get into that platform that much. Don't have that much faith in it as a self supply, down and dirty insurgent weapon. Great as a supply line weapon. I always find myself looking for any good AK's to pop up for trade.

[mx'r]

12g pump gun. Slugs, buckshot, birdshot, nails, rocks, etc.etc.

[2008f450]

If I am staying in one place (home) i would say my M1A Socom 16. Super accurate and can handle just about any situation with different loads. put the scope on and snipe or hunt. Leave it off and repel borders. Keep a few mags loaded and ready to go.

If I am mobile and going place to place I would say my S&W 686. Concealable,ultra reliable,can shoot anything from a weak .38 cowboy load up to 180 grain solids. Finding ammo for it would be a lot easier I think than some other options. I would carry 100 rds of 125grn Sabers,50 rds of 180 Black Talon and some shot shells in my pack if its time to go.

[flan7211]

If I am staying in one place (home) i would say my M1A Socom 16. Super accurate and can handle just about any situation with different loads. put the scope on and snipe or hunt. Leave it off and repel borders. Keep a few mags loaded and ready to go.

If I am mobile and going place to place I would say my S&W 686. Concealable,ultra reliable,can shoot anything from a weak .38 cowboy load up to 180 grain solids. Finding ammo for it would be a lot easier I think than some other options. I would carry 100 rds of 125grn Sabers,50 rds of 180 Black Talon and some shot shells in my pack if its time to go.

Oh thank you my M1A SOCOM 16 has been refitted with some USGI parts and I think it is the most reliable gun I've ever shot. I can easily touch somebody at 450 m with a scope and CQB if need be. Great choice for the best single SHTF gun.