.22 "Survival" pistol

[Mak the Knife]

I have had a number of MK III 22/45's and have bagged more rabbits with them than I can remember. However, I would suggest the standard MK series, not the 22/45. Unless you can find someone manufacturing a metal lower for that gun, I don't think that it would be a wise long term survival gun. Working in local shops I have seen way too many 22/45's come in with a bowed or stressed magwell from someone putting the gun back together improperly. If it is in your budget, see about getting an aftermarket barrel for the Ruger, you can find great quality, accuracy and a much lighter weight by doing this.

Also, for long term survival, the Ruger makes for a great candidate due to it's simple, inexpensive and (if you are familiar with the gun) easy to replace parts.

[MED]

I have had a number of MK III 22/45's and have bagged more rabbits with them than I can remember. However, I would suggest the standard MK series, not the 22/45. Unless you can find someone manufacturing a metal lower for that gun, I don't think that it would be a wise long term survival gun. Working in local shops I have seen way too many 22/45's come in with a bowed or stressed magwell from someone putting the gun back together improperly. If it is in your budget, see about getting an aftermarket barrel for the Ruger, you can find great quality, accuracy and a much lighter weight by doing this.

Also, for long term survival, the Ruger makes for a great candidate due to it's simple, inexpensive and (if you are familiar with the gun) easy to replace parts.

Maybe you should qualify this by saying nobody that is stupid should own one as a long term survival gun. I put mine together correctly every time and it has thousands of rounds through it.

[Asmodiar]

Pass on a pistol and get a henry AR-7 http://thepackingrat.net/2007/04/06/...epeating-arms/

[Prometheus]

cool gun but takes a bit to set up, not really a quick defense gun

[SA Friday]

cool gun but takes a bit to set up, not really a quick defense gun

No, no it isn't. Then again, I think swinging a tree limb is more effective than shooting someone with any 22. Not sure its logical to assess a rabbit gun for survival on the grounds as to how fast it can be deployed for self defense.

[Prometheus]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

[SA Friday]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

I get that. Makes sense, but any gun I would want to shoot rabbit sized food with just isn't going to cut it for shooting a large animal or person in defense. So, I tend to think of having another gun specific to actual defense but too large a bullet for small game hunting.

[mx'r]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

No. It only takes seconds to assemble in the field. I love mine, and it's really quiet for some reason. A 5 year old could put it together.

[Ranger]

I second the AR-7, that's what I keep in my bug out pack. I figure if I want a .22, it's to hunt at least small game and much better with a rifle than a pistol. For another $20 I got a cheap scope for it too and keep it all with 500 rounds in my pack.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Browning Buckmark and AR-7 in my stuff. Buckmark has the Tactical Solutions barrel. Very light weight and accurate!!