help me out guys. Got $300 to spend on a SHTF weapon...

bigandrich44 · 09-20-2009, 01:34 AM

As the title says, I have $300 to spend on a purely shtf gun. I live in the city, and need a gun to help me get to our ranch, where we have loads of weapons and ammunition. My choices are as follows:

-9mm Hi-point carbine
-Mossberg persuader in 12 guage
-Remington 870 with extended magazine and 20 inch barrel
-SKS
-Mosin Nagant
-S&W sigma in .40cal

Anything else you guys suggest?

Ten Man · 09-20-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bigandrich44

As the title says, I have $300 to spend on a purely shtf gun. I live in the city, and need a gun to help me get to our ranch, where we have loads of weapons and ammunition. My choices are as follows:

-9mm Hi-point carbine
-Mossberg persuader in 12 guage
-Remington 870 with extended magazine and 20 inch barrel
-SKS
-Mosin Nagant
-S&W sigma in .40cal

Anything else you guys suggest?

Survey says!........ Mossberg Persuader 12 gauge. Ding, ding, ding.

larmus · 09-20-2009, 01:45 AM

i agree with ten man on the twelve gauge... but, how many rounds does the persuader hold versus the 870 with extended tube... i own both a mossy and a 870 and like them both... but deffinetly go with the twelve gauge, thats what i would do anyways... jmo.

ArkansasHunter · 09-20-2009, 01:53 AM

My choice would be the SKS I wished I bought one when they were cheaper.

Where you been rascal LOL...A.H

bigandrich44 · 09-20-2009, 01:53 AM

I forgot to mention, I have an 870, just doesnt have the tube. I also keep an 1100 under the bed, once again completely stock.

Ten Man · 09-20-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by larmus

i agree with ten man on the twelve gauge... but, how many rounds does the persuader hold versus the 870 with extended tube... i own both a mossy and a 870 and like them both... but deffinetly go with the twelve gauge, thats what i would do anyways... jmo.

Persuader 12 gauge holds 8 + 1. 18.5" barrel with breaching muzzle guard. Optional Bayonet.

Marine Corps tested!

larmus · 09-20-2009, 02:49 AM

nice thanks ten man i have the 500 mossy 8shot with 20" barrel thats my go-to gun...

CrazyIvan · 09-20-2009, 03:09 AM

Might be able to find a good deal on a used AK for that price. Check www.GunsAmerica.com, www.GunBroker.com and your local shops.

TACAV · 09-20-2009, 10:41 AM

Stay away from the Sigma, worst Smith and Wesson Trigger EVER!@!@! They are cheap and plentiful for a reason in all the gun stores... Because no one wants them lol.

jerry · 09-20-2009, 10:51 AM

Cannot beat a good ole 12ga anything

338RUM · 09-20-2009, 10:51 AM

no body has suggested the HIGHLY VIABLE 10/22

jerry · 09-20-2009, 10:52 AM

I was waiting for it

338RUM · 09-20-2009, 11:00 AM

but wait there's more! pair it with a HIGHLY VIABLE 410 BOLT ACTION WITH SLUGS

Windwalker · 09-20-2009, 11:03 AM

I like the 870 but would add the extended mag. Also, the hi point carbine is light, handy, and capable of reaching out and touching someone if necessary. If you chose it, carry several loaded spare mags.

jerry · 09-20-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 338RUM

but wait there's more! pair it with a HIGHLY VIABLE 410 BOLT ACTION WITH SLUGS

Thanks, I'll stick with my highly viable Bow

338RUM · 09-20-2009, 11:14 AM

Ok rambo!!! Lol

thrillbilly · 09-20-2009, 11:23 AM

A 12G of some sort...just site it in for slugs, and carry buckshot for up close and slugs for range.

bigandrich44 · 09-20-2009, 11:37 AM

I think an AK variant would do me well. Whats the cheapest variant out there? The WASR, correct?

CrazyIvan · 09-20-2009, 12:09 PM

Yea, the WASR is probably the most inexpensive and best performance for the price.

As I said, it may be difficult to find one for $300, but I bet if you keep your eyes open, you will.

big boomer · 09-20-2009, 12:15 PM

The only thing is the 870 with the extended tube screws up the balance, it is muzzle heavy and will not swing proper. I know because I tried it and ended up selling the extension.

09-20-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	help me out guys. Got $300 to spend on a SHTF weapon... As the title says, I have $300 to spend on a purely shtf gun. I live in the city, and need a gun to help me get to our ranch, where we have loads of weapons and ammunition. My choices are as follows: -9mm Hi-point carbine -Mossberg persuader in 12 guage -Remington 870 with extended magazine and 20 inch barrel -SKS -Mosin Nagant -S&W sigma in .40cal Anything else you guys suggest? __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

09-20-2009, 01:45 AM	#3
larmus Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,159 Images: 6	i agree with ten man on the twelve gauge... but, how many rounds does the persuader hold versus the 870 with extended tube... i own both a mossy and a 870 and like them both... but deffinetly go with the twelve gauge, thats what i would do anyways... jmo. __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

09-20-2009, 01:53 AM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,218	My choice would be the SKS I wished I bought one when they were cheaper. Where you been rascal LOL...A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

09-20-2009, 01:53 AM	#5
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	I forgot to mention, I have an 870, just doesnt have the tube. I also keep an 1100 under the bed, once again completely stock. __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

09-20-2009, 02:49 AM	#7
larmus Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,159 Images: 6	nice thanks ten man i have the 500 mossy 8shot with 20" barrel thats my go-to gun... __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

09-20-2009, 03:09 AM	#8
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 3,413 Blog Entries: 1	Might be able to find a good deal on a used AK for that price. Check www.GunsAmerica.com, www.GunBroker.com and your local shops. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

09-20-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
TACAV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,538	Stay away from the Sigma, worst Smith and Wesson Trigger EVER!@!@! They are cheap and plentiful for a reason in all the gun stores... Because no one wants them lol. __________________ Zombies don't hold grudges, discriminate, or negotiate- Neither should you. -The Zen of Zombie-

09-20-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Cannot beat a good ole 12ga anything

09-20-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	no body has suggested the HIGHLY VIABLE 10/22 __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

09-20-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I was waiting for it

09-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#13
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	but wait there's more! pair it with a *HIGHLY VIABLE 410 BOLT ACTION WITH SLUGS* __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

09-20-2009, 11:03 AM	#14
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,100	I like the 870 but would add the extended mag. Also, the hi point carbine is light, handy, and capable of reaching out and touching someone if necessary. If you chose it, carry several loaded spare mags. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it In God I Trust

09-20-2009, 11:14 AM	#16
338RUM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lonaconing, MD Posts: 1,025	Ok rambo!!! Lol __________________ diaper fetishist, gay ,neo Nazi ,slaves give me hope for the versatility of the human race. -Billy

09-20-2009, 11:23 AM	#17
thrillbilly Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ozark Hill Country Posts: 2,611	A 12G of some sort...just site it in for slugs, and carry buckshot for up close and slugs for range. __________________ *" I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on."* John Wayne

09-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#18
bigandrich44 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,034	I think an AK variant would do me well. Whats the cheapest variant out there? The WASR, correct? __________________ http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1...eehobosig9.png

09-20-2009, 12:09 PM	#19
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 3,413 Blog Entries: 1	Yea, the WASR is probably the most inexpensive and best performance for the price. As I said, it may be difficult to find one for $300, but I bet if you keep your eyes open, you will. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

09-20-2009, 12:15 PM	#20
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,310	The only thing is the 870 with the extended tube screws up the balance, it is muzzle heavy and will not swing proper. I know because I tried it and ended up selling the extension.