What's your choice for SHTF rifle?

[TexasBoy]

If you could only grab one rifle and pistol what would you guys pick? (used for hunting,self protection,etc)

 

[rifletex91]

AK in 7.62x39 or 5.45x39 and a Glock or Berreta in 9mm. If you want specifics. A Saiga AK74 and Glock 17.

 

[jtriron]

AK in 7.62x39 or 5.45x39 and a Glock or Berreta in 9mm. If you want specifics. A Saiga AK74 and Glock 17.

Exactly what rifletx91 said.

 

[balloo93]

AR and 9mm. That'd be buggin out.

Buggin in I'd use whatever I want.

 

[Wolfwood]

AR and 9mm. That'd be buggin out.

Buggin in I'd use whatever I want.

yup.

 

[TexasBoy]

^^ I Agree with the SKS and Glock very reliable weapons! Now i haven't used an SKS but how does it compare to an AK-47? Which would be a better choice?

 

[balloo93]

^^ I Agree with the SKS and Glock very reliable weapons! Now i haven't used an SKS but how does it compare to an AK-47? Which would be a better choice?

SKS is longer and heavier. Also limited by mag load out and capacity. If you aren't going to convert it to run 20rd tapco mags or can't get you hands on some good quality 20rds, you will want to get real good at loading stripper clips.

If you are on the move the AK would be a better choice. If you are stationary and looking for a defense, patrol, and hunting the SKS would work.

 

[dglockster]

 

[Mikewood]

I seem to have the only Olympic arms glock mag 9mm that works.
I will take that and my Glock 19.

 

[zembonez]

The above posts pretty much have my choices covered.

 

[Texan2]

If I could only have one to hunt, and defend myself, I would choose a 12 gauge shotgun. I would expect that post SHTF, hunting would be a bigger priority than engaing in regular firefights.
Shotgun can kill all manner of flying beasts and small game.

As far as a rifle I would be equally comfortable with an AK or an AR....I believe that the AK may be more practical in the situation you describe.

 

[Charlie]

As others recommend, an AK (with a red dot of some sort) would appear to be the handiest, most reliable, cheapest, and highest capacity rifle that would be perfect for the situation. IMO

 

[robbo1965]

In a shtf, my rifles of choice would be Marlin XL7 in .30-06, or my sporterized Mosin Nagant.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Something of the same caliber and make of the enemy....help to mask my shots against theirs. A trained soldier can easily differentiate between the unique sounds of the weapons that they aren't themselves shooting - even if they're of the same caliber.

 

[tussery]

Any modern rifle in .223 or .308 and any modern pistol in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. I would hate to find 5.45x39 or 7.62x39 stateside in a SHTF situation.

 

[M. Sage]

If you could only grab one rifle and pistol what would you guys pick? (used for hunting,self protection,etc)

My AK and my P226. With those two guns, I can take on the world and win.

 

[TexasRedneck]

AR & Wilson Sentinel. With them, ah kin git anything else needed.....

 

[Southpaw]

I'd have to go with an AK

 

[TexasBoy]

Have any of you used Arsenal's SGL-21? I heard thats the most reliable AK(M) on the market right now. Correct me if i'm wrong. The thing is the price. Is there any other AK variant that is as reliable but cheaper?

 

[shortround]

Ruger Mini-14 in .223/5.56mm.

Be well.