Go here:
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/home-packed-mres-for-the-ghb-bob.16258/And here:
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/part-ii-of-home-packed-the-minimalist-ghb.16260/
Now we can talk about guns, a big old can of worms nobody will agree on, so I'm just going to chuck out my own personal criteria:
Can I bet my life on it? will it go bang ever time I pull the trigger? Will it kill what I shoot quickly?
Will I cry my eyes out if it gets stolen or confiscated? Do I need to baby it? can I feed it? Is it legal where I'll be at if I have to jump and run? can I hide it reasonably on my person? Lets face it fellow gun nuts, when the S is hitting the F, a man with a long arm looks like trouble, scared people tend to shoot first and worry later! BUT there are exceptions, I'll get to. in a minute, so for now I'll shut up and get to the hardware:
The Ruger 10/22 Rifle: A Survival Chameleon
Have you ever asked yourself the question – “If I only had 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ (fill in the blank) – what would it be?” It’s a good exercise. Doing this helps you to apply a hierarchy to your gear. Should you ever need to pick up and go quickly, already knowing what gear is on the top of your list can help facilitate the packing process and eliminate wasteful decision making time.
In this case, “If I only had 1 survival rifle, what would it be?” It’s true, the answer to this question does vary on the situation. However, in general, my # 1 Survival Rifle pick is the Ruger 10/22. The Ruger 10/22 has a long rich history and is a very popular .22 rifle. It is incredibly versatile and breaks down with only 1 set screw. This 1 screw is the only piece that holds the barrel & trigger assembly to the stock. Because of this very simple design (and it’s popularity), there are literally 100’s of aftermarket accessories available for the 10/22. Ultimately, below are my top 5 reasons why the 10/22 is my # 1 Survival Rifle Pick:
All of the above can be broken down and stored in nondescript looking luggage to be carried in public, only the Ruger costs over 300$ and you can carry 500 rounds of ammo in your pocket! the down side is it MIGHT not be as powerful as needed in a defense situation, the only other long gun I can think of is a SBR AR 15 or pistol, taken down or the Ruger PCC carbine which comes apart in sections as well, BUT... we're now looking at a serious loss if the man in blue dislikes your looks or a crackhead smashes your window on free stuff day. SO, lets look at some smaller choices:
For reasons of health I'm going ultralight with a pistol in 9MM or 45, maybe 357/38? lets scope some likely candidates that match my criteria:
Taurus makes several fine quality autos for around 300$, the G-3 comes to mind since it was posted on recently in here, I don't have one, but I hear good things. the price is right for a user as well.
go here:
https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/all-taurus-pistols
They call this the "Glock killer" I hear much good about these as well:
https://www.canikusa.com/tp9da
Now I'm going to catch hell! they're cheap, they're ugly, but they DO NOT SUCK!
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-handguns/9mm-OGYC.php
And coming in at the cheapest but honestly one of the best made... I'm leaning toward THIS!
https://www.armscor.com/firearms-list/m200-38spl-6rd
Now I know there are MANY used weapons of better quality and price in pawn and gun stores everywhere, but I'm not there to look them over. I might just pack my Ruger P-95. these are new/lightly used, I have seen them for UNDER 300$ here, if you find one, I'd go that way.
https://www.guns.com/search?keyword=Ruger P95
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/home-packed-mres-for-the-ghb-bob.16258/And here:
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/part-ii-of-home-packed-the-minimalist-ghb.16260/
Now we can talk about guns, a big old can of worms nobody will agree on, so I'm just going to chuck out my own personal criteria:
Can I bet my life on it? will it go bang ever time I pull the trigger? Will it kill what I shoot quickly?
Will I cry my eyes out if it gets stolen or confiscated? Do I need to baby it? can I feed it? Is it legal where I'll be at if I have to jump and run? can I hide it reasonably on my person? Lets face it fellow gun nuts, when the S is hitting the F, a man with a long arm looks like trouble, scared people tend to shoot first and worry later! BUT there are exceptions, I'll get to. in a minute, so for now I'll shut up and get to the hardware:
- The Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 .22 Rifle –
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- The AR-7 made by Henry Repeating Ar The Henry Repeating Arms AR-7 .22 Rifle
ms is also a no-frills, purpose built, survival rifle and it has been the exclusive choice of the U.S. Air Force since its introduction. Also, it features a semi-automatic action and two detachable, 8 round, magazines combined with a 16 inch barrel and a hollow, ABS plastic, butt stock available with your choice of a camouflage finish or a black, Teflon coated, finish designed in such a way that the barrel, the receiver, and both, eight round magazines can be stored inside of the butt stock to create a very compact, watertight, package that floats. In addition, it measures a mere 16.5 inches when disassembled and weighs 3.5 lbs. Last, the current MSRP for the black version is $290.00 and the camouflage version retails for $350.00.
- The Marlin “Papoose” Model 70 PSS .22 Rifle –
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- The Marlin “Papoose” Model 70 PSS .22 Rifleer hand is a no-frills, purpose built, survival rifle that has a stainless steel receiver and a removable, 16.25 inch, stainless steel, barrel combined with a black, fiberglass-filled, butt stock and no fore stock. Also, it has a detachable 7 round magazine and it measures 35.25 inches when assembled while weighing 3.25 lbs. Last, the current MSRP is $328.82
The Ruger 10/22 Rifle: A Survival Chameleon
Have you ever asked yourself the question – “If I only had 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ (fill in the blank) – what would it be?” It’s a good exercise. Doing this helps you to apply a hierarchy to your gear. Should you ever need to pick up and go quickly, already knowing what gear is on the top of your list can help facilitate the packing process and eliminate wasteful decision making time.
In this case, “If I only had 1 survival rifle, what would it be?” It’s true, the answer to this question does vary on the situation. However, in general, my # 1 Survival Rifle pick is the Ruger 10/22. The Ruger 10/22 has a long rich history and is a very popular .22 rifle. It is incredibly versatile and breaks down with only 1 set screw. This 1 screw is the only piece that holds the barrel & trigger assembly to the stock. Because of this very simple design (and it’s popularity), there are literally 100’s of aftermarket accessories available for the 10/22. Ultimately, below are my top 5 reasons why the 10/22 is my # 1 Survival Rifle Pick:
- Impressive assortment of aftermarket accessories & replacement parts readily available
- 1 Set Screw Breakdown – Making it very ‘packable’
- Time & Field Tested
- Uses .22 caliber ammunition: cheap, easy to store & very effective on 99% of wild game
- Performance: Very reliable & very accurate
All of the above can be broken down and stored in nondescript looking luggage to be carried in public, only the Ruger costs over 300$ and you can carry 500 rounds of ammo in your pocket! the down side is it MIGHT not be as powerful as needed in a defense situation, the only other long gun I can think of is a SBR AR 15 or pistol, taken down or the Ruger PCC carbine which comes apart in sections as well, BUT... we're now looking at a serious loss if the man in blue dislikes your looks or a crackhead smashes your window on free stuff day. SO, lets look at some smaller choices:
For reasons of health I'm going ultralight with a pistol in 9MM or 45, maybe 357/38? lets scope some likely candidates that match my criteria:
Taurus makes several fine quality autos for around 300$, the G-3 comes to mind since it was posted on recently in here, I don't have one, but I hear good things. the price is right for a user as well.
go here:
https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/all-taurus-pistols
They call this the "Glock killer" I hear much good about these as well:
https://www.canikusa.com/tp9da
Now I'm going to catch hell! they're cheap, they're ugly, but they DO NOT SUCK!
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-handguns/9mm-OGYC.php
And coming in at the cheapest but honestly one of the best made... I'm leaning toward THIS!
https://www.armscor.com/firearms-list/m200-38spl-6rd
Now I know there are MANY used weapons of better quality and price in pawn and gun stores everywhere, but I'm not there to look them over. I might just pack my Ruger P-95. these are new/lightly used, I have seen them for UNDER 300$ here, if you find one, I'd go that way.
https://www.guns.com/search?keyword=Ruger P95
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