jermz1987 243 Posted May 25, 2010 Ok folks here the background. A Zombie Apocalypse is happening. You have no time to get to the store and buy ammo, supplies, food and water. You have to pack light and you wont be returning home. You Can only grab 2 weapons. 2 weapons which you will have ammo for. The guns you choose need to be a gun you already own and that you have now. Nothing you sold or is about to sell, Doesn't count. You have 1 hour to get everything together. SO knowing you have such a short time to get ready and also knowing that you wont be back home. What 2 weapons would you choose and why? 1. I would pick my cz75b SA 9mm- Reasons are that I have spare mags that hold 15 and that I shoot best with it. Very reliable, sturdy and 9mm ammo can be found everywhere. 2. My second choice is my Mossberg Maverick 88 12g shotgun. Simple to use, simple to clean. Very light and shotgun shells can be found everywhere. So what are your 2 choices. Remember. You have to own the firearms you choose. So No flamethrowers or rocket launchers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OceanTactical 0 Posted May 25, 2010 My colt 45 and M2 sitting in my garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted May 25, 2010 You have an M2? .50 or carbine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 25, 2010 Can the wife carry 2 too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted May 25, 2010 The PS90 because killing Zombies is all about mag capacity. The DSA SA58c for all other threats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 4 Posted May 25, 2010 Easy, the WASR-10 and the .40 XD. Why? Because I only own 3 guns and the Arisaka is not ideal for speed or ammo availability. I guess the one perk to not having many guns is easy decisions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrospaz9 10 Posted May 25, 2010 I guess my ruger p85 9mm cause I have more ammo for it and its built like a tank so it wont break or jam...Problem is I only got one mag.... Also my charles daly because i have a crapload of ammo for my shotty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caine 147 Posted May 25, 2010 Can the wife carry 2 too? Good question! My answer would be dependent on whether the wife can carry something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 4 Posted May 25, 2010 Can the wife carry 2 too? Good question! My answer would be dependent on whether the wife can carry something. My wife has to carry the baby and she is a handful so.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
autoxnyc 4 Posted May 25, 2010 1. Glock 19, It's reliable, light and won't rust. Holds 15rds and 9mm should be easier to find than any other pistol ammo. 2. AK Variant, reliable and have enough fire power for zombies, I hope 8-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theRU 33 Posted May 25, 2010 Mosin 91/30, its all i've got until my pistol comes in... plus i've got cases of ammo, a tool pouch, Oil can AND a bayonet! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 25, 2010 9mm should be easier to find than any other pistol ammo. how do you figure? don't most LEOs use 40S&W.. if that is in fact the case.. in a hypothetical complete failure of law and order.. i would think that 40S&W would be EVERYWHERE.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted May 25, 2010 9mm should be easier to find than any other pistol ammo. how do you figure? don't most LEOs use 40S&W.. if that is in fact the case.. in a hypothetical complete failure of law and order.. i would think that 40S&W would be EVERYWHERE.. NYPD still uses 9mm as do a host of other PD's. US Armed Forces uses 9mm. 9mm is more common, hands down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 25, 2010 9mm should be easier to find than any other pistol ammo. how do you figure? don't most LEOs use 40S&W.. if that is in fact the case.. in a hypothetical complete failure of law and order.. i would think that 40S&W would be EVERYWHERE.. NYPD still uses 9mm as do a host of other PD's. US Armed Forces uses 9mm. 9mm is more common, hands down. interesting i was totally unaware.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted May 25, 2010 Just make sure you save a round for yourself, yaknow, in case you get bit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted May 25, 2010 AR and XD. I'm a decent shot with both, and have optimized both systems keeping in mind worst-case scenarios. AR is chambered for 5.56/.223 and the XD is in .40SW. I'd say I have enough ammunition, but who really does? Rather, I have enough ammunition that I would want to carry comfortably, since the scenario you painted calls to bug-out. I could use another magazine or two for my XD, and maybe an extra one or two spares for my AR. I still need to invest in another bolt/BCG for my AR, and maybe a .357SIG barrel for my XD for some extra flexibility. Also have other resources ready to go, just need to spend the couple minutes grabbing them, and strapping on the beaten boots. Probably take me no more then 5 minutes or so. Now, if I have someone else with me, I'd give them my 870, and make them my water mule. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 25, 2010 in this "hypothetical situation" how many of you own spare parts for your firearms? guns DO break.. and not knowing how long things could be "bad" might lead to you having to service your rifle.. not a bad idea to have SMALL replacement parts on hand, and KNOWING what to do with those parts.... knowing how to service your firearms could be CRITICAL if things took a bad turn.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted May 25, 2010 I dont buy spare parts, I buy spare guns :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldsolderjoint 84 Posted May 25, 2010 my 10/22 and my NAA .22LR mini revolver. I could carry those and an entire backpack of ammo without thinking about it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted May 25, 2010 I dont buy spare parts, I buy spare guns :twisted: ..... So you have a bunch of Mosin Nagants? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane45 807 Posted May 25, 2010 Yep painted all rattle can black! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted May 25, 2010 Easy. Sig 556 (takes ar mags, plenty of 223 avail) HK p30 9mm (15 round capacity, and plenty of 9mm ammo avail in plenty of varieties, and right now in the process of loading 1 or 2 boxes of 9mm a day.) If I had a choice of second firearm for another person, Vepr in 223. Have 15 mags for it, and takes a common caliber. Secondary handgun would be XD 45gap, nice package, I have a few mags, and in process of loading ammo. To arm the family, have plenty of mosin caliber weapons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted May 26, 2010 For me it would be the Charles Daily tactical shotgun, I have 2 milk crates of ammo for it from birdshot to slugs and everywhere between (the 7 shot stays home). My second gun would be my XD 45 I have over 500 rounds of 45 and 7 mags for the gun. Both are reliable, easy to maintain and ammo is available for both all over the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 26, 2010 Can the wife carry 2 too? Good question! My answer would be dependent on whether the wife can carry something. My wife has to carry the baby and she is a handful so.... Yup, same here. Okay, I'll go with my Cx4 and Px4 since they're both 9mm and take the same mags. Plus I have about 10 15-round mags so that's a lot of firepower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted May 26, 2010 My M&P 15-22 and a S&W 686. Simple reason I can carry alot of 22LR and a .357 is great across a wide power spectrum and 38 special will be readily available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted May 26, 2010 My M&P 15-22 and a S&W 686. Simple reason I can carry alot of 22LR and a .357 is great across a wide power spectrum and 38 special will be readily available. Was waiting for wolfy to mention a non smith wesson gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted May 26, 2010 Maks keep waiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted May 26, 2010 My M&P 15-22 and a S&W 686. Simple reason I can carry alot of 22LR and a .357 is great across a wide power spectrum and 38 special will be readily available. But will .22LR stop a zombie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted May 26, 2010 It's all about shot placement and I can rapid fire the M&P 15-22 and not have muzzle rise. I hear there are 100 round drum mags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted May 26, 2010 Some great answers here. I would be a little scared that a 22lr MIGHT not be powerful enough for Zombie Warfare. Plus a little worried about the reliability. Don't own a MP 22 so not sure how reliable they are. Also keep in mind with a complete social break down from a zombie apocalypse you will have people who don't own guns trying to steal them from you. So also think about concealment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites