SHTF firearm suggestions!

moldyfan · 09-06-2011, 06:17 PM

I'm compiling a list on firearms to get for SHTF situations. I'm going for one pistol, one smg, one rifle, one shotgun and one sniper rifle. For pistol, I'm leaning towards the 1911. For smg, I'm going with MP5. For semiauto rifle, I'm leaning towards the civilian versions of HK-416, masada, Sig 556 - I like the short barrels or overall length for maneuverability. For shotgun, I'm not sure - either Remington or Mossberg. Should be 8 round magazine, durable, can take either buckshot or slugs, fast recoil and minimal recoil. For sniper rifle, I'm stuck on this one. But I prefer fast reload time and less recoil. What's your take on these guns? I prefer guns that are easily maintained and less prone to jamming. I welcome all feedback. Thanks.

Kevin VT · 09-06-2011, 06:26 PM

Saiga 12 IZ109 Shotgun

**Guit_fishN** · 09-06-2011, 06:42 PM

You should read through previous posts or use the 'Search' function and look for specific guns.

For instance: SHTF gun whats your ideal gun?

-06 · 09-06-2011, 06:56 PM

Your best weapon is between your ears. Whether a simple blade, sling shot, 22, 30, shotgun, or crowd pleaser it is only as good as the holder, his/her training, mindset, and determination to do what ever it takes to survive. Not evading your question but trying to point out that what ever you have will get you by better than nothing.

eeyore · 09-07-2011, 03:15 AM

Shotgun i perfer the mossburg 590 or a 500 with at least two barrels

**Alpha Dog** · 09-07-2011, 08:09 AM

Test out several then pick what meets your personal needs and you are comfortable with. My personal SHTF weapons are 1 AR-15, 2 12ga mossbergs 500A, 2 9mm glocks, 1 1911 45ACP, 1 357mag, 1 Ruger 10/22 and 1 30/30. These works for my needs and area, I will be adding another AR-15 for my wife. Also think about that if you are married or have a girlfriend she needs to be able to use the weapons as well. Because there will be a time when the SHTF she will have to help with security and deffense.

moldyfan · 09-07-2011, 09:36 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.

@Alpha_Dog Ar-15 and glocks seem to have a reputation of jamming. What's your take on that? Thanks.

**Alpha Dog** · 09-07-2011, 10:12 AM

I havn't had a problem the AR get a good name brand Mil Spec some of the cheaper one do have problems. I have a Stag Arms and as for the Glocks they have always worked perfect, I have always been the type as soon as I get down time I keep them clean. The Glock I shot 1500 rounds in training and didn't clean it to test it and it worked fine same training I put 1000 rds through my AR and had no problem. If you aren't comfortable with the AR try an Ak-47 another trusty worthy gun. I picked the AR because if SHTF 5.56 ammo and extra mags will be easy to come.

moldyfan · 09-07-2011, 01:29 PM

Thanks. Looks like no takers on sniper rifles yet. Reliability, fast reload time, and light weight are what I'm looking for.

Gray Wolf · 09-07-2011, 03:32 PM

You can get reliability and fast reload time with a M1A. But it's not a lightweight.

09-06-2011, 06:17 PM	#1
moldyfan Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	SHTF firearm suggestions! I'm compiling a list on firearms to get for SHTF situations. I'm going for one pistol, one smg, one rifle, one shotgun and one sniper rifle. For pistol, I'm leaning towards the 1911. For smg, I'm going with MP5. For semiauto rifle, I'm leaning towards the civilian versions of HK-416, masada, Sig 556 - I like the short barrels or overall length for maneuverability. For shotgun, I'm not sure - either Remington or Mossberg. Should be 8 round magazine, durable, can take either buckshot or slugs, fast recoil and minimal recoil. For sniper rifle, I'm stuck on this one. But I prefer fast reload time and less recoil. What's your take on these guns? I prefer guns that are easily maintained and less prone to jamming. I welcome all feedback. Thanks.

09-06-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
Guit_fishN wannabe-hack Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: the South Posts: 1,042	You should read through previous posts or use the 'Search' function and look for specific guns. For instance: SHTF gun whats your ideal gun? __________________ When you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing; when you see that money is flowing to those who deal not in goods, but in favors; when you see that men get rich more easily by graft than by work, and your laws no longer protect you against them, but protect them against you… you may know that your society is doomed. ― Ayn Rand A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition ― Rudyard Kipling The best diplomat I know is a fully loaded phaser bank. ― Scotty (Star Trek: A Taste of Armageddon)

09-07-2011, 08:09 AM	#6
Alpha Dog survival of the breed Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 1,326 Blog Entries: 1	Test out several then pick what meets your personal needs and you are comfortable with. My personal SHTF weapons are 1 AR-15, 2 12ga mossbergs 500A, 2 9mm glocks, 1 1911 45ACP, 1 357mag, 1 Ruger 10/22 and 1 30/30. These works for my needs and area, I will be adding another AR-15 for my wife. Also think about that if you are married or have a girlfriend she needs to be able to use the weapons as well. Because there will be a time when the SHTF she will have to help with security and deffense. __________________ " We Will Fight Them Sir, Til Hell Freezes Over, And Then, Sir , We Will Fight Them On Ice! " ~Unknown Confederate Soldier~ " Nothing fills me with deeper sadness than to see a Southern man apologizing for the defense we made of our inheritance. Our cause was just, so sacred, that had I known all that has come to pass, had I known what was to be inflicted upon me, all that my country was to suffer, all that our prosperity was to endure, I would do it all again. ~ Jefferson Davis President of the Confederat States of America~

09-07-2011, 10:12 AM	#8
Alpha Dog survival of the breed Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 1,326 Blog Entries: 1	I havn't had a problem the AR get a good name brand Mil Spec some of the cheaper one do have problems. I have a Stag Arms and as for the Glocks they have always worked perfect, I have always been the type as soon as I get down time I keep them clean. The Glock I shot 1500 rounds in training and didn't clean it to test it and it worked fine same training I put 1000 rds through my AR and had no problem. If you aren't comfortable with the AR try an Ak-47 another trusty worthy gun. I picked the AR because if SHTF 5.56 ammo and extra mags will be easy to come. __________________ " We Will Fight Them Sir, Til Hell Freezes Over, And Then, Sir , We Will Fight Them On Ice! " ~Unknown Confederate Soldier~ " Nothing fills me with deeper sadness than to see a Southern man apologizing for the defense we made of our inheritance. Our cause was just, so sacred, that had I known all that has come to pass, had I known what was to be inflicted upon me, all that my country was to suffer, all that our prosperity was to endure, I would do it all again. ~ Jefferson Davis President of the Confederat States of America~

09-07-2011, 03:32 PM	#10
Gray Wolf Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 380	You can get reliability and fast reload time with a M1A. But it's not a lightweight. Sapper John likes this.

09-06-2011, 06:26 PM	#2
Kevin VT Probationary Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	Saiga 12 IZ109 Shotgun

09-06-2011, 06:56 PM	#4
-06 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Central NC-usa Posts: 770	Your best weapon is between your ears. Whether a simple blade, sling shot, 22, 30, shotgun, or crowd pleaser it is only as good as the holder, his/her training, mindset, and determination to do what ever it takes to survive. Not evading your question but trying to point out that what ever you have will get you by better than nothing.

09-07-2011, 03:15 AM	#5
eeyore Active Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 92	Shotgun i perfer the mossburg 590 or a 500 with at least two barrels

09-07-2011, 09:36 AM	#7
moldyfan Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. @Alpha_Dog Ar-15 and glocks seem to have a reputation of jamming. What's your take on that? Thanks.

09-07-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
moldyfan Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Thanks. Looks like no takers on sniper rifles yet. Reliability, fast reload time, and light weight are what I'm looking for.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode