What are your SHTF firearms?

[beau45CLT]

Grabbing the Benelli M1 super 90 and S&W 15-22 and one of my .45 S&W handguns, not sure which one... If I could grab one it would still be the 12gauge. Nothing beats a good 12 gauge.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Welcome aboard! Good post too!

Reminds me of my re-thought choices: AR-10 .308, scoped, altho' heavy is a good long-range killer. Ammo is heavy but powerful @ long range. Actually, even a slight good wound is O.K, with me; I won't be elk-hunting. Plus for my sub-calibers, I'd have my Traditions dbl-bbl break 12ga & sluggers or ØØØ, w sleeves for .45ACP, .357mag or .44mag, depending on which Glock or Taurus wheel-gun I grab going out the door. Those rds weigh about the same. So I have the AR, a shotty, and pistol. I'm gonna have to drop out some cans of beans to carry all that!

Tough call... I would like a hard hitting round like a .308 or 8mm and decent side arm like a .357 revolver or .45ACP. Not the most attractive choices in a world of semi autos, but I think the less upkeep the better when on the move.

 

[Trigger Time]

People bringing revolvers and even 1911's as a primary pistol are really at a disadvantage. I'm no expert but I would think the higher ammo capacity the better advantage if a 9mm or larger.
I say this to spark some discussion on the issue, not to pick a fight.

 

[grasshopperlegs]

I think if it should happen a 22 rifle and a shot gun (12 or 20) would be the choice I would take. I have a good supply of 22 shells and right now they are getting a little pricey. I think a 9mm would be something to think about also.

 

[cook4army]

Well I suppose that would depend on the scenario. If its a stay where I'm at situation, then I'm taking up residence on the roof with the AR, and .40at my side. My daughter will have the .22LR, and .380 auto. The Savage M320 shotgun, Remington 770 .270 Winchester and sig will be close by. If I have to run.....well I think I've got too much ammo to be hauling around for more than a couple days. I could put them in the car. If I have to hoof it....well, I think I'll have to bury some of it before I leave in case I have an oppertunity to come back for it. With over a little over 5K total rounds, it's hard to carry that, and essential SHTF. BOB.

 

[IndyDave1776]

People bringing revolvers and even 1911's as a primary pistol are really at a disadvantage. I'm no expert but I would think the higher ammo capacity the better advantage if a 9mm or larger.
I say this to spark some discussion on the issue, not to pick a fight.

I can see your point, but you also have to account for personal proficiency, effectiveness of the round, especially under circumstances in which you may have to settle for ammunition you wouldn't use for anything but target practice under normal conditions, and the fact that you only have to kill a person so dead. In the event of being rushed by a mob, I wouldn't want to find myself relying on a handgun of any description.

 

[EvilBlackGun]

... and the older I get ...

... the more I see the need to defend our Right to Keep & Bear, but the harder it is to carry my own weight in weapon w ammo!!

 

[EvilBlackGun]

Bushmaster Carbon-15 "pistol" ...

... with a 100-rd dual-snail magazine would fare thee pretty well, but might be temporary safety depending upon mob-size. It would change a lot of minds, especially if you fired deliberately at the lead mobster and dropped one with each shot. Practice, practice, practice.

I can see your point, <snip> in the event of being rushed by a mob, I wouldn't want to find myself relying on a handgun of any description.

 

[Irukanji]

357 lever, 357 long barrel S&W, snub 357 for wife. Runs .38 and .357

 

[usafmora]

I have a 380 ruger on me at all times, then the SKS so I can cover some ground- no scope iron sites. The wife will bring her Walther p22 so she gets to carry the rounds for both of us,LOL

 

[Archer]

SKS and Glock 19, Ruger .22 pistol in the pack. Maybe an old 12 gauge if there's room

 

[10mmfan]

Depending on the exact shtf scenario the guns I would take are Springfield socom, Springfield 1911, Beretta 96 with my 92 slide and barrel in the bag. Smith 617 .22 revolver. Remington 870 police. Sig 556 in .223. If I am mobile with a vehicle I would take some more with me to my date with the end of the world.

 

[11-B]

New Info on the XCaliber Shotgun Gauge Adapters - Soldier Systems

 

[.452browning]

AR, 870, 10/22 take down, G17.

Carrying all would be a pain. If it came down to just 2 it would be 870 and G17.

Able to effectively engage threats out to 150 yds. Able to interchange ammo, etc. can't carry as many shotgun shells as .223 and such but I don't plan on prolonged engagements. Glocks just work and I can carry lots and lots of rounds. If I can carry another gun it's an AR.

 

[Rock River]

If I had to hit the road I've always been torn between taking an AR or a .22. AR goes me more firepower but can't carry as many rounds. Taking a deer down with a .22 doesn't sound like much fun but neither does defending myself with a .22 instead of an AR.

 

[TAT7]

Depends on what scenario, but my fighting SHTF guns are;

-AR in 300BLK
-HK45
-Remington 870

Survival SHTF guns are;

-Ruger 10-22
-Old tang safety in 25-06
-Remington 870
-AR in 300BLK and 5.56
-HK p30 9mm V3

Now if I have to bug out and walk with my guns, a long gun and a pistol in a survival situation;

Me
-AR in 300BLK
-HK45
-B/U HKp30

Wife
-10-22 or 870
-HK p30

Kids
-both Crickets, lol

 

[CathyInBlue]

New Info on the XCaliber Shotgun Gauge Adapters - Soldier Systems

You ninja'ed me on this by 12 hours. I just saw this on The Blaze. I wouldn't me able to use it in my 12 ga., because it's a pump, but I could see getting a light weight double barrel break-breach just to use this system in it. Keep that gun and this system in the BOB just for scavenging purposes.

 

[dsol]

For fighting, my FAL.

Moving quickly, Suppressed Walther P22, Glock 17 and KelTec Sub2k that takes G17 magazines. Also have a breakdown Stevens 620 shotgun and Marlin Papoose, so all of those can fit in my green tanker bag. With plenty of G17 magazines, 22lr and some shotgun shells it really isnt all that heavy.

Long term, toss in a couple of Ruger 10-22's and a lot of bulk ammo.

 

[ModernGunner]

Whatever I have at my disposal.

 

[Tim Enyeart]

People bringing revolvers and even 1911's as a primary pistol are really at a disadvantage. I'm no expert but I would think the higher ammo capacity the better advantage if a 9mm or larger.
I say this to spark some discussion on the issue, not to pick a fight.

The 9 has a higher magazine capacity and allows for a faster sight picture on multiple shots. I'm guessing here but it seems there are a lot more round options today than in the 80's when the 40 was developed. I switched from 40 to 9 and have no regrets.