Top 5 Guns for the Apocalypse?

[TacOps]

It's tough to just pick 5:
1. Custom Battle Arms Development AR-15 (.223)
2. Sig MPX K (9mm)
3. Benelli M4 Tactical (12-Ga.)
4. Tactical Solutions X-Ring (.22 LR)
5. FN Scar 17S (.308)

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[HA556]

 

[titsonritz]

I'll take 3 of my ARs and 2 of my Glock 19s, that should give me good odds I'd have 1 of each.

 

[belshawelk]

Ruger Scout .308
AR15 custom build
.22 LR
10MM auto
12 gauge auto or high capacity pump

 

[Baseacegoku]

NICE TRY ATF.

 

[kbf64]

Got my two best right here.

 

[Slagiatt]

Why do people always say .22lr for a bug out / shtf gun? The only rational argument i hear is that the ammo is small / lightweight. But .22wmr ammo still fits thst bill, but gives a significant increase in power. Screw a .22lr, .22wmr ftw.

 

[Baseacegoku]

Why do people always say .22lr for a bug out / shtf gun? The only rational argument i hear is that the ammo is small / lightweight. But .22wmr ammo still fits thst bill, but gives a significant increase in power. Screw a .22lr, .22wmr ftw.

maybe 22lr is more plentiful than 22wmr?

 

[TacOps]

Why do people always say .22lr for a bug out / shtf gun? The only rational argument i hear is that the ammo is small / lightweight. But .22wmr ammo still fits thst bill, but gives a significant increase in power. Screw a .22lr, .22wmr ftw.

Easy to carry a lot of .22lr ammo around, it's a common caliber, great for hunting small game, can work as a defensive round, and it's quiet! A hell of a lot of people own a Ruger 10/22. Spare parts available.

 

[Slagiatt]

maybe 22lr is more plentiful than 22wmr?

Its just as easy to stockpile 22wmr

 

[wwallacebrown]

Here's my two cents:
The emphasis for me is on the top five categories. You can choose whatever variant you want but I tend to want to make sure these bases are covered.
1. Battle rifle (AR/Mini14...etc)
2. Long range rifle (bolt gun)
3. Close quarter defense (shotgun)
4. Something cheap to shoot/train with (10-22)
5. Sidearm (pistol)

 

[TacOps]

Here's my two cents:
The emphasis for me is on the top five categories. You can choose whatever variant you want but I tend to want to make sure these bases are covered.
1. Battle rifle (AR/Mini14...etc)
2. Long range rifle (bolt gun)
3. Close quarter defense (shotgun)
4. Something cheap to shoot/train with (10-22)
5. Sidearm (pistol)

Can't argue those choices!

 

[Ruger Rich]

Why do people always say .22lr for a bug out / shtf gun? The only rational argument i hear is that the ammo is small / lightweight. But .22wmr ammo still fits thst bill, but gives a significant increase in power. Screw a .22lr, .22wmr ftw.

A Ruger 10/22 would be one of my five. The amount of 22LR you can stow in a backpack is light years more than any other round. And there are many 20/30 round magazines for a 10/22.

 

[Slagiatt]

Pretty sure you can get a 10/22 magnum too.

 

[slimmer13]

Not sure about guns, but I'd have Slayer playing.

 

[Melmelhunter]

Here's my two cents:
The emphasis for me is on the top five categories. You can choose whatever variant you want but I tend to want to make sure these bases are covered.
1. Battle rifle (AR/Mini14...etc)
2. Long range rifle (bolt gun)
3. Close quarter defense (shotgun)
4. Something cheap to shoot/train with (10-22)
5. Sidearm (pistol)

I'm all set then! With the exception of one.

 

[Stomper]

Here's my two cents:
The emphasis for me is on the top five categories. You can choose whatever variant you want but I tend to want to make sure these bases are covered.
1. Battle rifle (AR/Mini14...etc)
2. Long range rifle (bolt gun)
3. Close quarter defense (shotgun)
4. Something cheap to shoot/train with (10-22)
5. Sidearm (pistol)

^^^This^^^

 

[Aero Denezol]

just get a shotgun

 

[cookie]

^^^This^^^

They will all fit in the bug out bag. During the apocalypse we are all going to walk the long walk like in the movies

 

[Jonnyuma]

My personal list includes:
1)XDM 4.5" in .40 with a 9mm conversion barrel.
2) XDM 3.8 in 9mm. Ruggedness and modularity colored my decision... plus now I'm fully invested in magazines so, yeah... Glock does that stuff too bit I'm not changing platforms now.
3) An AR... probably the one I call my "Heavy Carbine" (as opposed to the "Light Carbine")... better trigger, free-floated, more sighting options available "on board" at any given time... that's why it's so heavy.
4) Mossberg 590, whatever comes out the door w me. A spare 28" barrel would make it more versatile for taking game.
5) 10/22 takedown model. When things settle into "new normal" status it will get a workout (hopefully) taking small game.

I don't currently own a bolt or lever action rifle so neither got included. I'd put a 30-30 lever or 3006 bolt gun in there... somewhere... maybe dump the AR for it.