guns for the crew

[armedindy]

so, a few of my buddies know that i am the right guy to come to if shtf....if you had to choose 3 or 4 extra guns to buy for your buddies in case of a shtf scenario, what would they be? cheaper the better

 

[RBrianHarless]

Remington 870 12 gauge shotguns, AK-47's and Glocks (All in same caliber, 9mm preferably since it is everywhere). Not cheap, but you cannot go wrong. If money was not a factor, instead of AK's I would get upper end AR-15's.

 

[Brown]

Mosin's, mossberg 12 ga pumps, SKS, AK's not in any specif order.

 

[armedindy]

i feel you....but i also feel that alot of reguar people (like my friends) are just not the "warrior" type...so ive thought alot about mosins.....things they can use from a distance

 

[DanO]

I would asume they did not have much training if you have to arm them.
1) Used K-frame sized 2"-4" .357 magnum revolvers.
2) SKS / AK47 variants.
3) maybe a few used 12 ga. pumps if you are in thick vegetation/city.

 

[gunowner930]

Well I use a 5.56x45 chambered AR, so I'd get either ARs or probably mini-14s with .223 range ammo since they were douchebags and didn't buy their own.

If I had a 7.62x39 AK, the 4 AKs would be the choice. I'd like to keep ammo common, especially for a fireteam sized group where some members have little training.

 

[eldirector]

If they can't be bothered to arm themselves, then they get melee weapons and a single-shot .22 rifle.

Seriously, though, something "cheap" in a caliber you will already stock/reload.

If they *do* plan on bringing their own, and you guys are serious about being prepared, it would be useful to stick with a common caliber or two.

 

[armedindy]

the little training is one of my huge concerns....im 21...and i know u guys are going to hate me for this but...when i took some of my bestys shooting....they did alot better with scoped guns than they did with my shotgun, ak or pistols......so, i was thinkging they might be more valuable with a mosin with a scope than they would with a regualr ak or a shotgun......it depends on the shtf scenario but i feel that cheap bolt action with scope would maximize their lethality.....anyone else experience this also....i am the "call of duty" generation (and literally one of my freinds learned how to shoot from it.....with decent results)

 

[gunowner930]

the little training is one of my huge concerns....im 21...and i know u guys are going to hate me for this but...when i took some of my bestys shooting....they did alot better with scoped guns than they did with my shotgun, ak or pistols......so, i was thinkging they might be more valuable with a mosin with a scope than they would with a regualr ak or a shotgun......it depends on the shtf scenario but i feel that cheap bolt action with scope would maximize their lethality.....anyone else experience this also....i am the "call of duty" generation (and literally one of my freinds learned how to shoot from it.....with decent results)

I disagree, but they're your friends, you know them better than I do. A Mosin with a GOOD scope can work fine for taking long range shots at bad guys (something that may not be necessary), but your friends are going to have to learn how to judge distance, windage, and adjust accordingly. Furthermore, a scoped Mosin is worthless for close range FIGHTING. Call of Duty may teach them how to use sights, but it won't teach them anything about weapons handling, proper stances, efficient magazine changes, or that you can't run full sprint forever with body armor and a full combat load of ammo, or that they can't "respawn" after being killed, etc.

If you're worried about their lack of training, You could always train them. The AK is your best defensive SHTF weapon, train them with that, then make them get their own.

 

[churchmouse]

My friends know to bring fuel, food, water and other life sustaining essentials for the sanctuary provided from a well armed group. No ticky, no washy

 

[sbsg2005]

Most of my friends are already armed in one way or another. Albeit they are mostly hunting rifles and shotguns with a few hand guns. We all shoot basically the same calibers. If any show up that are not armed and need to be I have a few basic AR's, a couple shot guns and hand guns. Nothing expensive or fancy but they all function. I am not planning to arm everyone and there are a few that will be told to go pack sand. Just because they have failed to plan does not make it my problem and only my closest friends will be allowed.

 

[easy]

Just because they have failed to plan does not make it my problem

I agree with this 100% That said, have your 'friends' by the cheap Mosins and a tin of ammo. They'll be out something in the order of $200.00.

 

[Outlaw]

I would def go for the AKs and mosins but I love the cheap Russian stuff

 

[Sailor]

If they can't be bothered to arm themselves, then they get melee weapons and a single-shot .22 rifle.

Seriously, though, something "cheap" in a caliber you will already stock/reload.

If they *do* plan on bringing their own, and you guys are serious about being prepared, it would be useful to stick with a common caliber or two.

This is what I was thinking.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

MOSINS and a spam can were my thoughts, too.

 

[patience0830]

i feel you....but i also feel that alot of reguar people (like my friends) are just not the "warrior" type...so ive thought alot about mosins.....things they can use from a distance

^this^

Mosin's and taurus revolvers. Mossbergs 500 shottys. If you don't use 'em for the buds they make good trade bait.
Tell the guys what you're doin and tell 'em to stock up on appropriate ammo. If they come lookin for ammo too, well, HIS gun just became a club.

Honestly. You didn't take 'em to raise.

 

[jeremy]

Something of Similar parts to the crap I already own...

Less special parts to need...

 

[45fan]

High points!! Cheap and easy, not to mention they are heavy enough to use as a club if they cant figure out how to shoot them.

Most of my friends are already armed. All of my close friends are armed well enough to get themselves by in a bad situation.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I would have to go with AK's and/or a shotgun. Somthing simple.

 

[spencer rifle]

Already got extra Mosins. The Rugers and AKs are strictly for family use and won't be loaned out until I have more AND they earn it. But then I won't be admitting/arming anyone I don't already know and trust.