My choice for long term weapon is a 12 ga. pump. I would saw off
a little barrel and stock. Why the 12 ga shotgun? Because
the ammo is among the most plentiful of the the tools that
can get the job done. I’d remove the plug to hold more shells.
Maybe a .38. would be a back-up if a friend were in a precarious
position and a shotgun would do more harm than good. A machete
would also be a must along w/a shorter hunting knife.
If you are thinking of a pistol grip type shotgun, be aware the recoil with standard velocity 00 buckshot may sting your hands a bit. Otherwise, good choice.
“My choice for long term weapon is a 12 ga. pump. I would saw off a little barrel and stock. Why the 12 ga shotgun? Because the ammo is among the most plentiful of the the tools that can get the job done. I’d remove the plug to hold more shells.”
Some things to consider:
12G ammo is bulky, heavy and loud. Think about how much you can carry. Also they way more powerful than necessary.
Even a 12g with an extended mag tube only carries 8-9 rounds and are slow to reload. Some are mag fed and are faster to reload.
Shotguns are not good for longer than 30 yards except with slugs.