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Top 10 Guns To Have If Things Go Bad
secondamendmentfreedom.blogspot.com ^ | 10/02/09 | Sasparilla

Posted on 10/02/2009 8:37:24 AM PDT by Sasparilla

No one will ever compile a top ten list that everyone will agree with. The subjective criteria used here is based on price, range required, caliber required, history of use and reliablity, and commonness of ammunition, not necessarily in that order. This is not to suggest that a person needs every gun listed.

A large caliber rifle, .22 rifle or pistol, 9mm or .45, and pump shotgun are the basics. There will be lots of other opinions, but here is my list that I came up with after 50 years of shooting… not necessarily ranked in order.

1. We know that the first choice here will be controversial. A good AK47 is practically indestructible. Taking much of its design from the best points late WWII German MP44, the AK47 usually functions flawlessly under the worst of conditions. Throw it in the mud, fill the receiver with muck, or just leave it in a muddy river for weeks like the Viet Cong hid them, and all you need to do is wash it out, lubricate it, load it, and you are ready to go. In worst conditions, you could probably even urinate on it to clean out the muck. It is not the most accurate rifle available due to the loose manufacturing tolerances used. You can count on 3 inches at 100 yards. But, these loose tolerances allow the rifle to function and feed, and for the parts to move in almost all weather and geographical conditions. Its hard to freeze up an AK47. The 7.62X39 intermediate round is smaller than .308 or 30.06, and is comparable to a 30-30. 10, 20, 30, 40, 75 round magazines are plentiful. 75 round drums can be had for about $255.00, but they are bulky to carry and use with a semiautomatic AK47. They...

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To: stevie_d_64

ping


41 posted on 10/02/2009 9:24:48 AM PDT by GulfBreeze (Palin 2012 - For The Change You Wanted!!!)
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To: smokingfrog
Funny but true.

On a more series note; a bolt action .22 rifle for collecting game that can be hushed up a bit.

(Posted by a guy who couldn't set a snare with a mountain man at his side showing him how)

42 posted on 10/02/2009 9:26:32 AM PDT by investigateworld (Abortion stops a beating heart)
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To: Sasparilla

Can’t argue too much with any of the choices.


43 posted on 10/02/2009 9:27:27 AM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: Sasparilla

I have an 870,5 rnds. beretta model 92fs, m1carbine military, 45 auto pistol, 22 mil.pistol,long barrel


44 posted on 10/02/2009 9:28:49 AM PDT by moonrush23 (h)
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To: harpseal; TexasCowboy; nunya bidness; AAABEST; Travis McGee; Squantos; Shooter 2.5; wku man; SLB; ..
Friday fun thread.


45 posted on 10/02/2009 9:29:56 AM PDT by Joe Brower (Sheep have three speeds: "graze", "stampede" and "cower".)
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To: scory

...and then some.

I own two of them right now, or I would if I hadn;t gotten rid of ALL mu guns.

They’re a HOOT to shoot at night. Flames shoot out of them from every crevice.


46 posted on 10/02/2009 9:30:58 AM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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To: Recon Dad

Agree on the 22 rifle. That and just a 4X see through scope would take care a the small stuff.


47 posted on 10/02/2009 9:32:58 AM PDT by freedomlover (Make sure you're in love - before you move in the heavy stuff)
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To: scory

I have an M44 Mosin carbine that is a tack driver at 200 yards with the bayonet extended (shoots high and right with it folded). It’s heavy enough that the recoil really isn’t bad, it’s better than hubbys 308 deer rifle that is a lot lighter.

It’s funny - any time I show it to a couple visiting the house for dinner the man always turns and pokes his spouse with the bayonet (even those trained in gun safety).
It says something about relationships, right there LOL.

LQ


48 posted on 10/02/2009 9:34:13 AM PDT by LizardQueen (The world is not out to get you, except in the sense that the world is out to get everyone.)
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To: Joe Brower

Three’s a charm! I’ll take it!


49 posted on 10/02/2009 9:36:47 AM PDT by GulfBreeze (Palin 2012 - For The Change You Wanted!!!)
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To: marine86297

Right! I have the 4” in blue steel and absolutely love it. I don’t leave home without it!


50 posted on 10/02/2009 9:50:49 AM PDT by Ron H. (I believe in and practice the 4 Gs : God, Guns, Guts and Garden and OBTW, Obama LIES.)
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To: Sasparilla

I don’t see how the AK is “controversial”.
Nothing particularly bad about it, and a lot good.
Just not the best for certain applications, but perfectly good for home defense.


51 posted on 10/02/2009 9:51:45 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: Sasparilla

.30-30 lever gun. ...the ““Appalachian Assault Rifle.”


52 posted on 10/02/2009 9:51:59 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: marine86297
and for when the revolution begins...

Or your overrun by Zombies!

53 posted on 10/02/2009 9:55:13 AM PDT by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: Sasparilla

S&W M-59 9mm and S&W 4516 SS/.45 and Ithaca M-37 M&P .12ga for close up

AKS and SKS for stash weapons

Springfield SOCOM-16 and M1A1 and an hk-91/A3

8mm M-48 Mauser wi-scope

Springfield Stainless M6 Scout .22 over .410

different jobs require different tools...

54 posted on 10/02/2009 9:56:39 AM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist *DTOM* -ww- I AM JIM THOMPSON!)
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To: Mikey_1962
Exactly.

I also like Smith .357 revolvers, and love the .45 ACP cartridge as well.

55 posted on 10/02/2009 9:58:42 AM PDT by GI Joe Fan (GI Joe represents Real American Heroes, not a bunch of globalist drones.)
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To: Trod Upon
Dragunov accuracy

Ha ha hahahahahahaha

Wait...were you serious?
56 posted on 10/02/2009 10:12:13 AM PDT by Durus (The People have abdicated our duties and anxiously hopes for just two things, "Bread and Circuses")
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To: Joe Brower

Ooooooooooooooooo!

Me want one . . .


57 posted on 10/02/2009 10:13:01 AM PDT by Petruchio (Democrats are like Slinkies... Not good for anything, but it's fun pushing 'em down the stairs.)
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To: Reddy

I’d add a .50 cal black powder muzzleloader, with a medium twist barrel to handle both ball and Minie bullets. Maybe not the best thing for a firefight, but you learn to make the first shot count.


58 posted on 10/02/2009 10:17:23 AM PDT by blindsangamon
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To: Maverick68
imo, the sks is the 'better' rifle in the shooter dept, but the feeding devices are a bit slower [and $$$] than the ak...

my .02

59 posted on 10/02/2009 10:18:17 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force... Like fire, a dangerous servant & master. GW)
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To: FateAmenableToChange
Followed by a glock.

Glock???? OK, you lost me there.

60 posted on 10/02/2009 10:21:39 AM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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