Best 3 gun combo for Zombie Apocalypse

[WilliamShrugged]

AR-15 in 5.56 nato
Remington 870 12ga
S&W M&P 40
Husqvarna 55 Rancher with 20" bar
Gerber Gator
Brass Knuckles

...get some!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5euXm5msz1Y

 

[heavenlyboy34]

What is this bullshit about a Zombie Apocalypse? Are we 8 years old or something? I will entertain a real life scenario though. Lets call it the hungry people breaking down your door cause the dollar collapsed and they are starving apocalypse.

In that case my picks would be a Mossberg 500 in 12 gauge with 00 buck, an M14 in 7.62 Nato, and a Sig P226 in .357 Sig.

I don't know about Mossbergs...but if it's possible to get shells with buck and a slug, I imagine it would be more useful in the apocalypse. (never tried it, but I've seen demonstrations, and I am impress)

 

[heavenlyboy34]

edit: n/m

 

[mortepa]

Ok, WTF is the point of putting a fucking laser sight on a shotgun? If you're at such a long distance that super accuracy is a concern, just open the choke for a wider shot pattern. Should be sufficient for the apocalypse.

If you ever shot a KSG bullpup 12 gauge with this configuration, you would not be asking that question. This shotgun combo is without a doubt, the most fun gun I have EVER shot in my life. Point and shoot 14 rounds from the hip?!?! Come on, how can you possibly have more fun than this with a shotgun???

 

[heavenlyboy34]

If you ever shot a KSG bullpup 12 gauge with this configuration, you would not be asking that question. This shotgun combo is without a doubt, the most fun gun I have EVER shot in my life. Point and shoot 14 rounds from the hip?!?! Come on, how can you possibly have more fun than this with a shotgun???

LOL, yeah. I changed my mind as soon as I submitted that, hence the n/m. :o 14 rounds would be fucking AMAZING. I think the only thing more fun would be the AA-12.

 

[mortepa]

Yeah, ok, you got me with the AA-12. Good call. LOL However, for us lowly civilians, this is about as good as it gets.

 

[Athan]

Ok, Zombie guns, this is fun!!!

Shotgun
Kel-Tec KSG, 12 GA, Crimson Trace laser/light foregrip, and Trijicon RX30, & Winchester PDX1 rounds

Just so posters know, I love Kel-Tec but I hear this shotgun is apparently a pain to reload.

 

[Athan]

Please, please, I'm begging you...no more zombie talk! The threats we need to be concerned with about are the police and military first, and common criminals second.

Why did you open the one thread dedicated to a zombie apocolypse? In anycase, I recommend having fun once in a while so let the zombie talk continue.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

You will all die in the zombie apocolypse.

Everyone knows you have to cut their heads off.

A machete or an axe will be my weapons of choice.

You will shoot a hole in some zombie and then be surprised when he gets back up and bites you. Then you become a zombie and I have to cut your head off too.

For my own sake. Please buy an axe!

Best 3 melee weapons will be next thread

 

[GunnyFreedom]

If I may suggest a weapon that does not fit your rigid categorization.

Beretta makes a pistol caliber carbine that will make for excellent close work, and can hurl an accurate .40 S&W to a deadly stop out to 200 yards. Sharing a common caliber with your carry pistol (the Cx4 comes in 9mm .40S&W and .45 ACP) so you can mad stock up, OR using a different caliber to increase the likelihood of a battlefield pickup being useful.

As to the SCAR-H, Oh my I love this weapon. Extraordinarily modular, can go from hard-core CQB to hard core sniper in the twist of a barrel. Something I would love to see is the Benelli R1 converted into a modular combat system. Now the Benelli R1 is a modular semiautomatic cartridge fed rifle more accurate than most bolt actions, that can swap itself for .30-06 or .300 WSM or .308 on the fly. Also, gas piston for enduring clean operation. Just like the SCAR is (IIRC) gas piston.

I like the LMT308 as a full on rifle system, just as modular as the SCAR, but there are already more parts and accessories available for the platform, because of the common AR frame, and I don't need to use it for CQB because that's what the Beretta Cx4 Storm is for.

Honestly, in my setup if I could get a 16 round mag in .30-06 for the Benelli R1 I would ditch the tacticool altogether and go hunting rifle. Never really get past the Cx4 in the neighborhood, but if real combat comes I have a rifle that would make the M1 Garand weep for mercy.

All I need is lots of money lol.

 

[Athan]

Beretta makes a pistol caliber carbine that will make for excellent close work, and can hurl an accurate .40 S&W to a deadly stop out to 200 yards. Sharing a common caliber with your carry pistol (the Cx4 comes in 9mm .40S&W and .45 ACP) so you can mad stock up, OR using a different caliber to increase the likelihood of a battlefield pickup being useful.

That reminds me, also there is a pistol/carbine conversion kit (such as Roni) that I would LOVE to have. I would normally want to just have a Glock platform pistol in the RONI in the short barrel rifle mode at home most of the time, then if I need to head to town just take the Glock out and leave the Roni kit in the car.

They are also making one for the PX4 Storm Gunny!

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

I don't know how practical some of these choices are. Gotta think weight and ammo requirements and availability. Weight is a killer to any wandering person or merc. The 22 is a great zombie stopping rifle. Plink away for hours on a handful of ammo, no recoil, not too loud... the slug rattles around in the brain... Reliable... tons of parts.... light, easy to carry. Plus it's a great little hunting rifle for small game. Standard box of shotgun shells holds what, 25 rounds? How many 22 rounds do you think will fit in a same sized box? Thousand perhaps? I really like the survival 22 that breaks apart and fits in the stock. Waterproof and it floats I think. Fits in any bug out bag.

 

[AuH20]

Did anyone see the Stag ESK kit? They are actively marketing it as the Mayan Calendar Disaster Rifle. LOL

http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/stag-arms-executive-survivors-kit-review/

 

[Athan]

HOLY CRAP! That is a beautiful drop in handle!

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

How do you guys feel about this combo:

FNH Five seveN: 20+1, light recoil for follow up shots

FNH PS90: 50+1, uses same bullet as Five seveN so you only need to carry one type of ammo. Both guns are extremely light. Of course the 5.7x28mm round isn't highly conventional which would be a problem when you're out searching for loot in the apocalyptic aftermath.

 

[Athan]

The problem is exactly what you mentioned. Nobody dislikes the P90 itself. Its just the uniqueness of the bullets. P90's major fault is this: how many civilians own a P90 and are stocking up tons of ammo around you? This precipitates lower sales of the gun to just unique government officials. This is why everyone goes for an AR or AK platform for main battle rifle and the common pistol rounds. I know people who have extra ammo on hand for friends/allies/themselves in a bad situation. None of them are of use for a poor bastard with a P90.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

The problem is exactly what you mentioned. Nobody dislikes the P90 itself. Its just the uniqueness of the bullets. P90's major fault is this: how many civilians own a P90 and are stocking up tons of ammo around you? This precipitates lower sales of the gun to just unique government officials. This is why everyone goes for an AR or AK platform for main battle rifle and the common pistol rounds. I know people who have extra ammo on hand for friends/allies/themselves in a bad situation. None of them are of use for a poor bastard with a P90.

You would definitely have to plan ahead owning one and have side arms at the ready just in case. I think it would be a great "Oh shit!" gun, do what you have to do and bug out of Dodge sort of thing. I'd always try to have a shotgun and that bug out .22 shown above as well. The 5.7x28mm round is so devastating though.

 

[Athan]

You would definitely have to plan ahead owning one and have side arms at the ready just in case. I think it would be a great "Oh shit!" gun, do what you have to do and bug out of Dodge sort of thing. I'd always try to have a shotgun and that bug out .22 shown above as well. The 5.7x28mm round is so devastating though.

Actually it I feel it is NOT a good SHTF gun. It is simply a very good gun for combat situations in which you have a stable organized supply of ammo. In any sort of SHTF scenario/zombie apocolypse where your logistic supply is interrupted, it turns into a less than optimal investment for what they are worth. I flat out won't attempt to buy one unless there is some sort of mod for a 5.56 which I highly doubt will happen. It is a niche market gun. I can't say that about your .22's which are great investments and designed for survivor situations.

 

[madengr]

I don't know how practical some of these choices are. Gotta think weight and ammo requirements and availability. Weight is a killer to any wandering person or merc. The 22 is a great zombie stopping rifle. Plink away for hours on a handful of ammo, no recoil, not too loud... the slug rattles around in the brain... Reliable... tons of parts.... light, easy to carry. Plus it's a great little hunting rifle for small game. Standard box of shotgun shells holds what, 25 rounds? How many 22 rounds do you think will fit in a same sized box? Thousand perhaps? I really like the survival 22 that breaks apart and fits in the stock. Waterproof and it floats I think. Fits in any bug out bag.

Those Henry's are OK, but not great. Poor build quality, especially the magazine, which you'll have to tweak with pliers to get reliable feeding. Can't beat the price, but I'd be willing to pay more for something of better quality.

 

[Bastiat's The Law]

Actually it I feel it is NOT a good SHTF gun. It is simply a very good gun for combat situations in which you have a stable organized supply of ammo. In any sort of SHTF scenario/zombie apocolypse where your logistic supply is interrupted, it turns into a less than optimal investment for what they are worth. I flat out won't attempt to buy one unless there is some sort of mod for a 5.56 which I highly doubt will happen. It is a niche market gun. I can't say that about your .22's which are great investments and designed for survivor situations.

I guess my definition of "Oh shit!" was an engagement with an enemy but not a prolonged firefight. I don't think there would be many prolonged firefights actually, you need groups, governments, or some sense of cohesion for that. Cohesion would be a rarity, especially initially, and if you ran into an armed group with cohesion you're buggered regardless of your sidearm. If I'm going out might as well go out with a weapon and projectile that can defeat most body armor.