Taurus introduces a "First 24" survival kit

[ArcadiaGP]

This is a very cool idea for someone that doesn't want to build their own

Taurus First 24 Kits - The Firearm Blog

The First 24 Judge Kit comes with:
Taurus Judge (XCOAT Tan)
.45 Colt/.410 AimPro Tactical Enhancement Package
I-Series SKB Case (FDE)
Bianchi Speed Strips-Qty 2
CRKT Sting (FDE)
Brite-Strike® ELPI (FDE)
Brite-Strike® APALS (green/red/white) 1 of each color
Hogue Inc. Mono-grip
Zippo Fire Starter kit
Suunto Compass
Energizer batteries (AA)-Qty 6
Slim Line caddy for batteries
550 Para cord bundle (20ft)
MSRP: $1499 -

 

[snorko]

Smith and Wesson had something very similar many years ago. First marketed with the S&W 500 revolver, they later released it with a couple other pistols including the Sigma Series. Their's came in a Pelican case and I still kick myself for not getting a couple when Whittakers put the 9mm Sigma versions on clearance for $350 (pelican case, pistol w/ 2 mags, bunch of survival stuff)

 

[Hawkeye]

I think $1500 is a bit steep for that package...

 

[Wheeler78]

A bit steep? Lol I'd say so. But hey for the non peppers some is better then none. But sadly the best addition they could have made would be a survival guide... most people who would buy this throw it in their basement and forget about it “just in case” probably aren't the best trained. But then again a book isn't a big seller for a gun company.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Maybe they should call it the PT Barnum kit.

 

[indiucky]

Maybe they should call it the PT Barnum kit.

Thanks man...There is now Dr. Pepper sprayed all over my keyboard as it exited via my mouth and nose...It burned a little too....

 

[PRasko]

Steeply priced? Since when is a Taurus anything worth more then 500$?

 

[OneShotFOGE]

This is an awesome little kit, but way overpriced. But its good food for thought for those who might want to put something together like this.

 

[Light]

I would love to see some actual survival experts make a real version of this, which would probably be at a lower price point.

 

[OneShotFOGE]

I dont even think you'd need to be an expert to recreate this. Just take a pelican box, toss in your choice of handgun and knive, throw in some paracord and spice it up with a flashlight, batteries, and a bic lighter with some dryer lint.

 

[tradertator]

 

[Bravo-4-2]

It's from Taurus? I sure as hell hope it comes with some other manufacturer's gun in it.......

 

[wlr2]

Very neatly laid out. Will have to try my hand at this.....

 

[littletommy]

I never really understood the concept of these kits.....to me, all the fun is in putting your own kit together, but oh well, if some su....err, uhh somebody gets interested in prepping because of it, I suppose it's a good thing. To each their own and all that.

 

[Bluestarbass]

It seems to be missing too much. That's not a super useful survival knife.

 

[TopDog]

For crying out loud. All the really smart people on this board I have learned a ton from. About Survival, knives, and guns. Is anyone seriously considering this package? If you are new to all of this listen to the guys that have some experience. Nothing in this box is high quality and no where near worth the price. Its is a neat idea (not unique) and if this is what you want, create you own. You will better off and more than likely end up with a much better set up.

 

[Chance]

Why not use a 50 cal ammo can and stock a few more essentials.

 

[.452browning]

$1600 for a Taurus judge with a few goodies in a case....no thanks.

Make it a smith and wesson governor and knock the price down a lot and you may have a decent item.

Good idea, terrible price tag.

 

[Disposable Heart]

A man could have a good weekend in Vegas with all of that...

Think a proper First 24 should have less lethal goodies and more helpful ones, like, oh, I don't know, first aid kits, food, water, water filtration. At least it comes with a decent light and a knife.

We've seemed to allow the industry to focus on what people WANT to hear about and prep against, like shooting your looting neighbor kid full of holes as they try to abscond with your teenage daughter or saving the Hooters next door to your warehouse from zombies than other, more important issues, like food, water, medical, etc... Guns, guns, guns, that's all I hear from the "new preppers" and can't talk to them unless it's about guns.

All those knives and guns don't mean anything if you can't clean and patch up a gash in your thigh, your aim is *&^% if you are shaking from dehydration or hunger.

 

[indiucky]

A man could have a good weekend in Vegas with all of that...

Everything I needed to know about survival kits I learned from Mr. Slim Pickens.....

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