The ONE gun for SHTF

[birddog]

I don't know why we bother with threads like these. All anybody owns or needs is a .22 and a .38, and maybe a 12ga.

That being said, mine would be a a 5.56 Recce AR. Far more reliable than any AK I've ever owned.

im not sure the recce would be my cup of tea here. I think I would want something a little sloppier. Who knows what kind of maintenance time I might have or what kind of ammo might be used. Might be finding/ shooting whatever you find.

[centrarchidae]

I clean this rifle once each 2000-3000 rounds, most of which are dirty-ass Russian ammo. Other than the inherent accuracy issues of inconsistent crap import ammo, I haven't had any heartburn. I don't think I've ever actually had a stoppage, except for a feeding issue with a dented black-follower magazine that got hammer therapy.

I think most of the "ARs are finicky or unreliable" folklore comes from people who thought that their Bushmaster/DPMS/whatever was "Just as good as" a Colt/BCM/DD, When it turns out that their rifle sucks, they assume that the good rifles must also suck.

(And it's probably not a true recce, since it's got a 1:7 CL 5.56 barrel instead of a 1:8 stainless Wylde.)

im not sure the recce would be my cup of tea here. I think I would want something a little sloppier. Who knows what kind of maintenance time I might have or what kind of ammo might be used. Might be finding/ shooting whatever you find.

[jerrymrc]

I don't know why we bother with threads like these.

Go back and read the first post. I would rather have one thread on this instead of this question come up every 3-4 month or so. The fact that it keeps rising from the dead tells me I am right. Just a thought.

[centrarchidae]

Go back and read the first post. I would rather have one thread on this instead of this question come up every 3-4 month or so. The fact that it keeps rising from the dead tells me I am right. Just a thought.

Sorry, thought it was clearer that it was a joke when I threw in the part about how everybody only needs a .22 and a .38 or some such.

[tortirioan]

Sorry guys, but the Ar-15 has literally millions of mags, Trillions of rounds and even more accessories available in the US, when the SHTF every time you come across a group of baddies you will find ARs and you will also be able to take the mags out of their vests and use them in your gun no problem.

[Americus]

Firstly, and I know I'm going to get it from the AK followers, but I hate the AK-47. I repeat, hate it. It's a commie gun, the gun of our enemies and I have been shot at too many times from some dueche bag using one that I will never willingly use one unless absolutely necessary. But I digress.... I have often thought of this question and I always keep coming back to the .22. Specifically, the 10/22. Tons of options out there for mods, rounds are light so you can carry tons, 90% of the game out there you could take down, and self-defense. People talk about stopping power, but dead is dead. It don't matter if it's from a .22 or a .45ACP. Now, if you needed to crack an engine block then I agree, but in survival mode, I'm looking to keep my family safe, defend myself, and provide for my family.

However, the AR is a very close second with all the availability of rounds, replacement parts and such. But like some on this forum, I don't plan on having conact with too many people I don't know, and will avoid confrontation if possible.

[William]

It depends on the situation, but would rather ride it out at home with my AR and 870 etc than head to the hills. If bugging out is mandatory still think the AR is the best choice for me only because I am comfortable with it and I have a ton of ammo for it at all times.

[Waywardson174]

I find this poll skewed. Reference the logo at the top left of the page for my complete argument.

[Todd_the_'Stache]

Just one?If you are 'prepped' at all you won't be stuck with just one, you'll have asmany bases covered as possible. However, for the sake of the question, I preferthe M1A. Several reasons; the rifle is very reliable and accurate, thecartridge is one that can put food on the table and defend (applies to all .308rifles), greater range than the carbines, and I love the iron sights. But that’sme, I can hit with the M1A and that's the most important part. If you can't hitwith what you got it's just extra weight to carry. If what you can hit with isa .22 hand gun then that is what you should have. There are all kinds of goodpoints to be made for this firearm or that one, but hitting trumps them all.

[Dave]

Going with a 12 gauge double barrelled Remington, prefer one with a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel and a hair trigger. Shop smart, shop S mart! You got that?!?