Seeking SHTF weapon advice

[xxkornxx56]

I'll stick to my M&P 45 and my SGL 21. I should be able to find a fair amount of ammo.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

I'll stick to my M&P 45 and my SGL 21. I should be able to find a fair amount of ammo.

Better get it now. Don't count on "finding" it after things fall apart. Remember, you aren't the only guy with a .45.

 

[wolfts01]

Better get it now. Don't count on "finding" it after things fall apart. Remember, you aren't the only guy with a .45.

That is one thing I often wonder if we weigh more than we should. If I happen to go through 5000 rifle rounds in a SHTF situation, will I not have acquired a significant arsenal of "enemy" weapons and ammo? Unless I'm shooting unarmed men I would expect to have some amount of captured arms at my disposal.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

That is one thing I often wonder if we weigh more than we should. If I happen to go through 5000 rifle rounds in a SHTF situation, will I not have acquired a significant arsenal of "enemy" weapons and ammo? Unless I'm shooting unarmed men I would expect to have some amount of captured arms at my disposal.

Perhaps if you are on the offensive and overtake the enemy, but that is pretty unlikely. Most likely, even in SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situations, you will be the defensive party and leaving the area as fast as you can to prevent being overrun yourself. Not going to be much time to loot the dead and upon returning at a safer time will yield nothing as the surviving enemy forces or other nomads will likely loot them first.

 

[rparker3709@comcast.net]

Only two guns... I weep for you. I would not swap a rifle for a shotgun. Even if it took me a long while I would just save my money until I could afford the shotgun I wanted. Take your time and build a battery of firearms. You have your personal defense fairly well covered and that should be piece of mind until you cover your other bases.

 

[wolfts01]

Perhaps if you are on the offensive and overtake the enemy, but that is pretty unlikely. Most likely, even in SHTF/TEOTWAWKI situations, you will be the defensive party and leaving the area as fast as you can to prevent being overrun yourself. Not going to be much time to loot the dead and upon returning at a safer time will yield nothing as the surviving enemy forces or other nomads will likely loot them first.

I was thinking more in terms of a defensive position where you are hunkered down. If you have to vacate the area your ammo supply will be limited in any case, especially if motor vehicles are not an option.

 

[nmcampbe]

If you are looking for a pretty good deal on a entry level defensive 12ga pump, Dicks has the Maverick 88 with 18.5" barrel on sale for $179 this week. Looks like a pretty descent gun for the money.

 

[churchmouse]

To bad you are not local as in INDY. West side loan has a bunch of nice 12G. pieces both new and used. Priced right and they will negotiate on used guns. I bought my 930 and 590 Mossy's from them.

 

[mrtdrew]

Honestly I would go with the 7.62 may not be as versatile as a 12ga but its still one hell of a man stopper. Plus in a SHTF scenario I would prefer the larger amount of ammo that can be comfortably carried arround. As far as for door breaching four or so rounds of 7.62 should easily be able to blow the hinges off most commercial doors. Overall I would say you are getting more with the 7.62 than you are a 12ga.

 

[6mm Shoot]

CountryBoy19 You stated it much better than I could. I think you hit the nail on the head. You just can't beat a good long range rifle. They can just do so much.