What's my next shtf weapon.

[sshelton]

I know there are 100s of lists out there. But I wanted to ask the experts.
I conceal carry a lcp2. Have a .22lr revolver. And a 16" ar15 in 5.56 (well I will as soon as PSA finishes processing the order haha)

What's next? Full size 9mm? 12 gauge?

Feel free to delete if this is in the wrong section.

 

[OurDee]

#1. More ammo.

#2. .357 Magnum revolver.

 

[sshelton]

I buy a box or two a week its building up slowly but isn't breaking the bank... What size barrel would you go with?

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

This new ruger pcc might be good. 9mm, iron sights, takes glock mags... doesnt look like an AR is something i consider a + when talking about shtf. Dont wanna look like a target.

 

[K_W]

SHTF gun should be a common caliber... .22LR, 9mm, .45ACP, .357/.38, .223, .308, 12ga, and do not discount black powder.

 

[bacon#1]

That's easy 12 gauge, 2 would be better.

 

[d.kaufman]

Id go 12 gauge, especially since your talking shtf weapon and you have an ar on order. After that id bump up the firepower of your carry weapon. Just my

 

[Bigtanker]

I'll say a 12 gauge. It's just too versatile not to have one.

But you will need a full size 9mm too. Anything with at least a 4" barrel will do fine.

 

[Bigtanker]

That's easy 12 gauge, 2 would be better.

Id go 12 gauge, especially since your talking shtf weapon and you have an ar on order. After that id bump up the firepower of your carry weapon. Just my

I'll say a 12 gauge. It's just too versatile not to have one.

But you will need a full size 9mm too. Anything with at least a 4" barrel will do fine.

Ha. 3 answers at the same time for a 12 g.

 

[K_W]

Ha. 3 answers at the same time for a 12 g.

4... I omitted 12 gauge when I was editing.

Now we can start the everlasting Remington 870 vs Mossberg 500 debate.

 

[bwframe]

...What's next? Full size 9mm?

Yes. Also carry rig and plenty of mags. It's the gun you will always have, regardless of where the others may be.

My advice; go with the most popular brand and platform. The one most likely to match other carriers and law enforcement. The one that has the largest market of stock, aftermarket and used accessories.

Then you want to work on skills, which is actually much more important than the hardware. Figure your training and competition calendar and budget.

Somewhere in there you'll want to seriously start thinking about reloading, the only way most of us to afford to shoot enough to be proficient.

 

[jake 2000]

4... I omitted 12 gauge when I was editing.

Now we can start the everlasting Remington 870 vs Mossberg 500 debate.

Don't over look trusty ole single shot 12g especially if he's on a budget

 

[Kutnupe14]

How about a melee weapon, like a study walking stick?

 

[Cpt Caveman]

How about a melee weapon, like a study walking stick?

Heres your "R" kut. Its early, I know.
The 870 vs Mossy 500 debate is easy. Get two of each.

 

[churchmouse]

I have 2 930's in use as HD/SHTF pieces.
Not much of a pump gun guy.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

#1. More ammo.

#2. .357 Magnum revolver.

^What he said. maybe a model with conversion cylinder for 9mm if you get caught in an ammo pinch. Ruger Blackhawk comes to mind. I pair mine with a lever gun in .357/.38. Makes a fantastic hunting combo.

I am also a big fan of the widely overlooked sks. Relatively cheap weapons to buy, yet built like a tank. Although it is not a traditionally American caliber (7.62x39), ammo is cheap enough you can afford to stockpile large quantities.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

How about a melee weapon, like a study walking stick?

Everyone needs a good quarter staff, or better yet, a buck-and-a-quarter staff.

 

[spencer rifle]

Reloading setup.

 

[Biggredchev]

Hell with a mossberg 500 and the 870, maverick 88 all day! Ive had mine for 6 years and ran more rounds through it than i can remember with absolutly no problems. Plus its like $200 brand spankin new and all the aftermarket mossberg 500 parts work with it.

 

[Thor]

Stagecoach gun for defend close, PTR91 for defend far. Whatever flavor you choose though, ammo! Or they're all just clubs...which is also why I like spears, swords and bows. Maybe a good air gun too, you can get thousands of rounds for little moola, Lewis and Clark thought they were great (though theirs fired 44cal round balls).