How many preppers are running pistol caliber carbines as survival guns

[gunbunnies]

Wondering how many people are choosing the pistol caliber carbines or lever actions as a go to survival gun choice?

 

[spencer rifle]

That's not the only platform, but if figures in. Ruger PC9 (to go with P94DC), a Calico, and a spare Hi-Point, for close quarters and smaller shooters.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I dont have one yet, but it is on my short list for my next rifle. A PCC that matches your EDC does simplify the prep a bit.

 

[gunbunnies]

I normally carry a ruger sp101 around town or a gp100 maybe the smith 686 in a 4 or 6 inch when in the sticks so I've grown accustom to my marlin or rossi being close at hand. Same ammo and the rossi is so short and light which has become a requirement as I get older.

 

[Thor]

Would M1 Carbines count? I have a couple of those. More than pistol but less than battle rifle; roughly .375mag point blank performance at 100yds. It's the 7.62x33 110gr round instead of 7.62x39 or 7.62x51 or 7.62x65 or others.

 

[MPD742]

One size fits all does not work for me. I need options that include reaching out to at least 500 yards. I don't think pistol rounds would meet my expectations. Close quarters, several options would be great but you still need something that can reach out and touch from afar.

 

[indiucky]

I have more than a few weapons that would qualify but the two I always have with me when heading to the country are a Marlin 1894 in .357 Magnum and a Smith and Wesson model 19-3 that someone had duracoated...

I feel that is a darn near perfect combo.....

 

[Cpt Caveman]

I prefer a full size rifle with a full power rifle cartridge if I gotta shoot two legged varmints.
Mr Rawles has some pretty good reasons not to carry a PCC if you have a choice.

https://survivalblog.com/letter_re_one_common_caliber_f/

 

[KJQ6945]

I prefer a full size rifle with a full power rifle cartridge if I gotta shoot two legged varmints.
Mr Rawles has some pretty good reasons not to carry a PCC if you have a choice.

https://survivalblog.com/letter_re_one_common_caliber_f/

If I find the necessity to shoot something beyond 100 yards, a rifle is the only way to go. Back in the real world, at less than 100, 30 rounds of .45 acp wil kill anything that is a threat.

Someone beyond a 100 yards isn't much of threat, unless you are worried about snipers. In that case, are you going to carry your 1000 yard gun? It's all about the right tool for the job.

 

[Lee11b]

It's another excuse to buy a firearm!!!!! I have a Highpoint 9mm Carbine which is a joy to shoot. I also have a JR Carbine that uses 9mm Glock mags which is really accurate and have the ability to use with a G19 or G17.

 

[KJQ6945]

Guns are like a golf bag. You need something for every distance from here to the flag. How far is the flag?.......

 

[Lee11b]

Guns are like a golf bag. You need something for every distance from here to the flag. How far is the flag?.......

or does the flag need pin holes or gapping holes or just plain wiped out

 

[Leadeye]

If I find the necessity to shoot something beyond 100 yards, a rifle is the only way to go. Back in the real world, at less than 100, 30 rounds of .45 acp wil kill anything that is a threat.

Someone beyond a 100 yards isn't much of threat, unless you are worried about snipers. In that case, are you going to carry your 1000 yard gun? It's all about the right tool for the job.

I figure I can deliver that much 45 ACP in about a second and a half. No problemo.

 

[KJQ6945]

I figure I can deliver that much 45 ACP in about a second and a half. No problemo.

Exactly! If I need a rifle, I'm gonna need some magnification too.

 

[Leadeye]

Exactly! If I need a rifle, I'm gonna need some magnification too.

Here in the jungle I would be hitting trees for sure before I got much farther than 100 yards, still have the long range thing covered or the ability to go through the trees. Depends on how you look at it.

 

[SMiller]

I have seen to many people shot with handguns that are released from the hospital just a few hours later to have confidence in a small caliber firearm plus the fact that they cannot reach out far.

A handgun is to use to fight your way back to your long gun...

 

[MohawkSlim]

I have to agree with James Yeager (in that other thread) on this one. PCCs are stupid. (And yes, we're referring to self defense roles, not plinking or deer hunting someday when it becomes legal.)

The whole idea of "it takes the same mags and ammo as my little gun" is a great notion... but lends itself to no real advantage in a defensive situation. If you're going to carry a big gun, carry big ammo with it. For prepper/survival stuff the ONLY reason to carry a handgun is if you need to conceal it or the threat level (from two-legged predators) is low enough you don't need a long gun. In any other situation - you need a long gun!

There's a place for PCCs in today's safe world. Use them as a trunk gun, to plink, whatever. But having that as your bug out long gun is a complete waste. Substitute an AR, AK, or any other "real rifle" and you'll be much better suited to fend off people trying to kill you.

 

[cbhausen]

I'm getting the 9mm kit for my Tavor but not so much for prepping as for being able to ring steel at MCF&G and do some CQB training where rifle calibers are not permitted. I'm also thinking this with a suppressor would be great for home defense. Hell,. 223 suppressed would be great too... Or 300 Blackout... Decisions, decisions...

 

[Cpt Caveman]

If I find the necessity to shoot something beyond 100 yards, a rifle is the only way to go. Back in the real world, at less than 100, 30 rounds of .45 acp wil kill anything that is a threat.

Someone beyond a 100 yards isn't much of threat, unless you are worried about snipers. In that case, are you going to carry your 1000 yard gun? It's all about the right tool for the job.

Buying another firearm is always a good idea in my estimation. That being said toting a PCC in a "survival situation" is only gonna allow you to engage targets at short to medium range. As you've said inside 100 yards. Why would you carry a rifle that restricts your ability to return affective fire at any range you can competently shoot? Obviously some of us can shoot accurately at longer ranges than others. Happy that you decided to return us to the real world by the way. Makes no sense to me. A 223 or 762x39 will do the same job inside 100 yards as any PCC will do only better with more damage and with longer range ability. Theres a reason most soldiers in combat dont carry PCCs normally.

 

[churchmouse]

If I find the necessity to shoot something beyond 100 yards, a rifle is the only way to go. Back in the real world, at less than 100, 30 rounds of .45 acp wil kill anything that is a threat.

Someone beyond a 100 yards isn't much of threat, unless you are worried about snipers. In that case, are you going to carry your 1000 yard gun? It's all about the right tool for the job.

This.

I have had 2 pistol caliber carbines lately and just have issues falling in lust with them let alone love.