The Gun Counter

I have many mil-surp rifles and handguns, but there are only a select few of my weapons that I consider my "arsenal." That is, that would be used in SHTF. Before we are subjected to Hope and Change, I thought now was the time to review my preparations and, if necessary, make some Change of my own. Comments are welcomed and encouraged.

Ruger 10/22 .22LR carbine
Hi-Standard .22LR pistol w/ 3 magazines
3,000 rounds of .22LR

Mossberg 500 w/ 18.5 inch barrel and full stock
300 "00" shells, 50 slugs

SKS w/ original stock/sling and 20 stripper clips
500 rounds of 7.62x39

PA-63 w/ 3 magazines
300 rounds of 9x18mm

Taurus .357 magnum snubbie w/ 2 speed loaders
300 rounds of 38spcl +P

I do have four Mosin-Nagants, but don't consider them part of my SHTF gear. Since I live in a suburban area, a powerful, bolt-action rifle for long range just isn't necessary.

My only concern is the PA-63 being dependent on a "commie caliber." Yes, so is the SKS, but you can buy x39 at Walmart if you need to. 9x18...not so much. I also have the .357 to counter that and, as always, stocking ammo is the way to ensure you don't run out when you need it, but should I be overly worried about this? Fire away.

Not bad.

A few suggestions:

1911

A few thousand rounds more of x39 before the price goes through the roof

Maybe a backup SKS before, see above.

Get a few hi-caps for the 10/22 if you have any interest in owning them.

A review seems like a good idea. I hadn't thought about it much...but now I will.

My SHTF aresenal:

Shottie: 870 HD. I only have about 100 rounds of 00 and 25 slugs. Obviously, I need to stock up more ammo for this little baby.

Handguns:
1911 and G21 in .45. I have at least 3K rounds of FMJ and about 500 rounds of JHP and at least 6 mags for each.

Hi Power in 9mm along with at least 3K rounds and 6 mags.

I've got 3 S&W 357's in various sizes. The smallest is a good pocket gun or boot gun, but only as a backup. The larger two I really can't see me going for in a bad sitchy. I've got about 1K rounds of 357, of which almost all of it is JHP.

Marlin .22LR (can't remember the model...4000 maybe) with 6 mags. I love this gun. I also have a couple 10/22's, but I hate them. I've never had anything but trouble with those shitty rotary mags.
Buckmark .22LR with 6 mags.
Somwhere between 5K and 10K rounds stocked up.

Battle rifle. This is where I am hurting. I just don't shoot rifles much as there aren't any ranges close to home. As a result, I have never developed a love for rifles that is often shown by the good folks on this forum. So, I don't have many.

That being said, I do have a Marlin Camp .45 Carbine, with sling, that would be my SHTF rifle. As it shares mags with my 1911, I should be OK with a 1911 on my hip, the Carbine slung over my shoulder, a bunch of mags in my pockets and belt, and a featherweight 357 in my boot, with the G21 and Shottie bedside.

I do have a Savage 308, but I agree with the OP, that reaching out to touch someone in my urban area probably won't be needed if the SHTF.

I think I'm doing OK, but I do wish I had a better choice for battle rifle.

And I do need to get more rounds for the shottie though.

Darn, I lost all my stuff in a tragic boating accident. Yeah, that's it, a boating accident. I think I'll take up knitting.

I am wayyyy under on ammo at the moment. Note to self GET AMMO

Darrell wrote:Darn, I lost all my stuff in a tragic boating accident. Yeah, that's it, a boating accident. I think I'll take up knitting.

Wow...a boating accident. What a bummer. I sold all my stuff 'cause I needed money for dope and hookers (one of those weekends...you understand). And no, I ain't got no receipts...stores use receipts and I'm strictly cash and carry. Maybe I'll buy some more when the Messiah leaves office.....

There must have been several of us boaters out there in the high wind. I was lucky that my guns were all I lost. Now I am out of money and can't buy any more.

I've got a rock. Actually, I have two rocks, but one is sub-caliber, since it was designed for concealed carry.

skb12172 wrote: Ruger 10/22 .22LR carbine
Hi-Standard .22LR pistol w/ 3 magazines
3,000 rounds of .22LR

Mossberg 500 w/ 18.5 inch barrel and full stock
300 "00" shells, 50 slugs

SKS w/ original stock/sling and 20 stripper clips
500 rounds of 7.62x39

PA-63 w/ 3 magazines
300 rounds of 9x18mm

Taurus .357 magnum snubbie w/ 2 speed loaders
300 rounds of 38spcl +P

Bump up magazine count for the 10/22 and the Hi-Standard. Same for the stripper clips, they're disposable until you don't have any more.
The Hi-Standard mags are similar to mags for the Colt Woodsman and aren't the most sturdy made, plan accordingly.

Ammo for everything. Lot's of .22, a good .22 rifle and a batch of .22 ammo got my family through the "great depression", I don't want to do the same thing but I could.

I'd probably pick up a full size .357 as a belt gun, and use the Taurus as a backup to it. Gives a better capability for defense/hunting uses.

Something as simple as picking up a brick of .22 everytime you go to wally-world can get a surprising amount of ammo quickly.