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No anti-gunners please--this thread is for gun-advocates only and OT posts will be asked to be deleted. Also, no political posts please. I am only looking for answers to my question regarding the next best firearm to purchase. I don't care who you voted for and why you think we are in the condition we are in today. This is not up for debate.
My situation: I've been preparing for SHTF for a couple years now and feel like we are getting close to that time for various reasons. I currently have a .40acp, 9mm, 12ga pump, and .22 long rifle with 30 round mags. I figure I'm pretty well rounded for a variety of scenarios, but think I need to add a high-powered rifle to be complete.
So, what would you purchase? AR, AK, or hunting rifle with option for high capacity mag? Considering ammo and rifles are becoming more expensive and less available because of the Comrade, which round would you think best?
I was at Dick's yesterday and they were completely out of 9mm and .22 long nose brass was $20/525 rounds! I went to my dealer up the road and he was completely out of 7.62 and he said people were driving from 2 hours away to buy .380 from him (I'm not sure why that round was so unavailable though). I had been hearing things like this online, but never saw it with my own eyes.
I really wanted the Sig 556, but he said there is over a year wait on production! Prices are going up up up too on all AR's. People are taking the ban seriously and the threat of civil unrest is quite plausible.
At any rate, what say you? What would you buy in my situation?
Thanks fellow patriots!
Last edited by carolina_guy; 03-29-2009 at 04:37 PM..
For a gun I'd say SKS or AK (but where are you? Would that be enough for hunting purposes? If you have bears I'd get a more powerful gun). But, for ammo the AR, but I wouldn't buy an AR. The 7.62X39 is mostly imported (and has recently dried up for the time being), 5.56 is readily available domestically (though still tough to get these days due to demand). But the SKS or AK is more reliable than an AR generally speaking. An M1 Garand would be a good gun, for both people defense and hunting. But beware of using commercial 30.06 hunting ammo, it may be too hot.
No anti-gunners please--this thread is for gun-advocates only and OT posts will be asked to be deleted.
My situation: I've been preparing for SHTF for a couple years now and feel like we are getting close to that time for various reasons. I currently have a .40acp, 9mm, 12ga pump, and .22 long rifle with 30 round mags. I figure I'm pretty well rounded for a variety of scenarios, but think I need to add a high-powered rifle to be complete.
So, what would you purchase? AR, AK, or hunting rifle with option for high capacity mag? Considering ammo and rifles are becoming more expensive and less available because of the Comrade, which round would you think best?
I was at Dick's yesterday and they were completely out of 9mm and .22 long nose brass was $20/525 rounds! I went to my dealer up the road and he was completely out of 7.62 and he said people were driving from 2 hours away to buy .380 from him (I'm not sure why that round was so unavailable though). I had been hearing things like this online, but never saw it with my own eyes.
I really wanted the Sig 556, but he said there is over a year wait on production! Prices are going up up up too on all AR's. People are taking the ban seriously and the threat of civil unrest is quite plausible.
At any rate, what say you? What would you buy in my situation?
Thanks fellow patriots!
What has this got to do with politics? Shouldn't this thread be in sporting goods aisle 28?
I've been preparing for SHTF for a couple years now
What is SHTF?
For me, probably a small pistol, something that would fit in my hand well; maybe some of you have some suggestions. It doesn't need to be anything high powered or cumbersome.
Politics and OTHER Controversies. Anti-gunners need not apply.
I'd like to have a Springfield Armory XD9. That said, stockpiling ammo and guns like alot of rightwing nutjobs are doing these days reminds me that many of these folks actually are hoping there is widespread unrest.
Thats too bad, considering the people they voted for are responsible for the incredible mess we are in.
For a gun I'd say SKS or AK (but where are you? Would that be enough for hunting purposes? If you have bears I'd get a more powerful gun). But, for ammo the AR, but I wouldn't buy an AR. The 7.62X39 is mostly imported (and has recently dried up for the time being), 5.56 is readily available domestically (though still tough to get these days due to demand). But the SKS or AK is more reliable than an AR generally speaking. An M1 Garand would be a good gun, for both people defense and hunting. But beware of using commercial 30.06 hunting ammo, it may be too hot.
Thank you for being on topic. Yes, I considered the SKS because of the value, but 7.62 is slim-pickens. I'll check out the M1 for sure, isn't that standard issue for military?
For me, probably a small pistol, something that would fit in my hand well; maybe some of you have some suggestions. It doesn't need to be anything high powered or cumbersome.
I'd like to have a Springfield Armory XD9. That said, stockpiling ammo and guns like alot of rightwing nutjobs are doing these days reminds me that many of these folks actually are hoping there is widespread unrest.
Thats too bad, considering the people they voted for are responsible for the incredible mess we are in.
I like the Springfield XD-M series. 19+1 9mm and 16+1 in the .40.
I'll ignore the rest of your post.
Please folks, I would like to know what you would buy in light of MY situation and the firearms I already own. I'm looking to be as well rounded as possible, and I'm not looking to purchase any more handguns at the moment (except for my wife's carry revolver).
Even though I am one of those "anti-gun nuts" (i prefer a bow), my pick would be a Remmington 700 with a 26' barrel. I've shot one a few times and like the range/accuracy.
Last edited by plannine; 03-29-2009 at 05:14 PM..
Reason: off topic, flaming
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