I'm sure I'll get a wide-variety of replies but any and all are welcome :)
Uh oh...a questions about guns thread. Boy are you in for it. Lol!
Look into the Smith and Wesson EZ. Comes in 9mm and .380
An AR-15 with a LPVO will do what 99% of homeowners need to well past any range that could be legally justifiable.
Biggest problem right now is getting enough ammo to develop competence with any weapon system other than 12 ga shotgun, though buckshot seems pretty hard to find.
LOL I can not even tell what you are asking or posting about. What kind of responses are you hoping for?
Theoretically of course, I would think defining threat situations as short range in public, short range at home, medium range, long range.
Pistol for concealed carry.
12 ga shotgun for short range at home
AR-15 for medium range
.308 for long range
Pistol is also the backup for the long guns if that ever becomes necessary.
Specific models would be dealer choice.
I have a lot of pistols but I think if I were to be limited to one it would be .410 Revolver. It fires all of .410 ammo plus .45 Colt. Good for snakes, most small game, most 4 legged vermin and all 2 legged vermin.
Bkmk
I think you should concentrate on the quality of boats you are buying.
Good luck finding anything that you actually want at the retailer.
Mostly sold out everywhere.
Phase Plasma Rifle in 30-Watt Range?
Sniper rifle: Savage 110 APEX PREDATOR in 6.5 Creedmore or .308.
But if you ever think you might be in a TEOTWAWKI situation, get a .30-06 rifle. Everyone carries ammo for a .30-06
AK variant or AR-15 with a 16” barrel
Ruger LC-9 or Smith and Wesson M&P Shield
Decide you caliber.
9mm handgun Canik TP9SF Elite One $350
this caliber gives you more choices of next: pistol caliber carbine.
Why a PCC? Because of the stability of the weapon for home defense up to 50 yards. It allows you to have a steady and long sight picture and more control if you don’t hit the range regularly. (You still have to practice with all your weapons but life is busy.) The pistol for me is a self defense weapon only. I would lead with the PCC: Striborg SP9A1- SB9 $820
Shotgun.
I’m partial to magazine fed. My choice is the Panzer Arms BP-12 $520. I like the bullpup. Personally, I don’t choose a shotgun for a primary because of the possibility of needing a tight shot. Outside in the driveway or shop? Yea, a shotgun is primary.
I chose all of these for home defense. All work well in rooms or stairways.
Rifles? Not a chance I’m stepping in that pool. There are so many. I suggest you decide caliber, magazine reliability, magazine availability and cost, etc.
Just a thought. I actually prefer a .45 caliber, but they cost too much to buy for me.
One of everything! LOL
Whatever firearm you choose, pick one for which ammo and spare parts are readily available. This will probably mean something that is chambered for a readily available cartridge. Among the best choices are 9MM, .45 ACP, 5.56 NATO, 7.62X39, 5.45x39, 7.62 NATO, 30.30 Winchester, 3.57 Magnum, .38 special. There are others, but these are among the most common. Note that most of them are military calibers. Such rounds do not necessarily have the very best terminal ballistic effectiveness, but are most likely to be available and suitable for barter, and more than suitable for offensive or defensive purposes. . For spare parts availability, as well as reliability, you cannot best an AR-15.
Ammo price matters too, because bullet placement matters as much or more than terminal effectiveness, and the more you train with your selected arm, the better. It is great that there is the enormous variety of fire arms available. study and educate yourself as to what is best for you.
With ammo on the short list again. Get a BB or pellet gun to practice with. Lots of ammo for them and fun to shoot. Can use for small game and fowls for the table. Plus great teaching aids for younger persons to learn shooting safety and weapon use. An remembrance of days gone bye.This is an addition to your main inventory of weapons.
6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 are popular for extreme range deer rifles, if you’re really good. For most people, the .223 or .308 have enough power for the range where they can shoot, and the ammo is generally more available than other calibers. Top-tier optics, magazines (if applicable), and training/hunting ammo are also significant expenses and should be part of the budget. Which brand you choose is a function of your budget, but to a large extent you get what you pay for with these rifles.
For handguns, there are a lot of good choices, and it’s a question of personal preference. I love wheel guns for a lot of purposes, unless you’re planning on fighting a war, and I am a very big fan of S&W for revolvers. I also love my Glocks, but they are completely unforgiving if you get sloppy. Most times when a cop or a firearms instructor shoots himself, it’s with a Glock. So don’t get one if you ever mess up on safety (and do work on safety, no matter what).
I love my 1911, mainly because I’ve been shooting one forever, and it seems to aim itself. I can get that first shot off a half second faster because my 1911 comes up already on the bullseye. If you have a similar personal bias, go with the one you’ve shot forever. If a pistol situation comes up at home, I’m starting with my 1911, but I’m not reloading. If the first 7+1 .45 ACP rounds are not enough, I’m switching to the Glock. I don’t want to count shots past eight, and my Glock holds 33 rounds.
Sorry. For shotguns 12 Gauge is the one to get.
Just purchased a Sig P365 hand gun..........came with 3 12 round magazines....Lovely little handgun and can’t wait to shoot it at a range that doesn’t require a reservation and a mask........
Just a quibble, but the word you’re looking for is “complement,” which means to “complete or bring to a state of wholeness.” “Compliment” is a flattering act or expression.
Be practical and focus on the popular calibers.
12 gauge
9mm
38 special
40
223/5.56
7.62 x 15 or .308
7.62 x 39
These are common rounds and most likely to be found if zombies strike.
Once you chose from those, get the best gun available. Choose one that does that not need a lot of maintenance, breaks down for cleaning easily and is easy to handle. You don’t need to be a mall ninja with boutique calibers like 10mm, .454 casull and 6.5 Creedmoor. They are great rounds but since they are uncommon, they won’t be found once the zombies strike. Without ammo, that weapon is a paperweight.