I hope this topic hasn't been already beat to death on TFL, but here it goes: Assuming limited funds of the average person, what pistol do you want to own when TSHTF and why?
Let me clarify when TSHTF: I mean not just a BG encounter in today's societal context, but lets assume a social breakdown or Y2K scenario in progress. But the choice would also have to be good for CCW, and versatile to deal with non-two legged BGs, reliable, etc.
After reading threads on the 9mm effectiveness (or lack thereof) in wild dog and 'gator encounters, I realized there would be much more to worry about than two legged BGs, and in many animal encounters a 9mm is woefully inadequate. But then, it is often impractical to carry low capacity large caliber large frame handguns, especially for CCW.
I'm thinking a 9mm high cap semi auto would probably be a good choice despite questions about effectiveness of the round because the 9mm is a NATO round and so ubiquitous, it should still be possible to scavenge ammo if the end of the work as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) happens. Plus it might be a good idea to have a small G26 as a back up.
I own a Ruger 9mm KP95DC. I think it is execellent quality for the money and good for practive, but probably not combat reliable, and it's blockiness is not good for CCW. Should I get hicap mags for it, or trade it in for something better? Maybe a Glock, Sig, Walther or H&K?
What would you chose? To keep the KP95DC or not is the question. (I don't have adequate funds to keep adding without subtracting something).
I'm thinking a versatile arsenal would be:
--Hicap 9mm (probably Glock)
Good for multiple 2 leg BGs, wild dogs, and other things that require many rounds to put down.
--G26 for backup
Especially potent for 2 leg BGs and CCW.
--AR-15 or Mini-14 with 30 round mags
Good for ammo availability, range, hi-cap, and most non-2 leg BGs
--Remington 870 Express w/magnum reciever
Good for just about everything else
Let me clarify when TSHTF: I mean not just a BG encounter in today's societal context, but lets assume a social breakdown or Y2K scenario in progress. But the choice would also have to be good for CCW, and versatile to deal with non-two legged BGs, reliable, etc.
After reading threads on the 9mm effectiveness (or lack thereof) in wild dog and 'gator encounters, I realized there would be much more to worry about than two legged BGs, and in many animal encounters a 9mm is woefully inadequate. But then, it is often impractical to carry low capacity large caliber large frame handguns, especially for CCW.
I'm thinking a 9mm high cap semi auto would probably be a good choice despite questions about effectiveness of the round because the 9mm is a NATO round and so ubiquitous, it should still be possible to scavenge ammo if the end of the work as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) happens. Plus it might be a good idea to have a small G26 as a back up.
I own a Ruger 9mm KP95DC. I think it is execellent quality for the money and good for practive, but probably not combat reliable, and it's blockiness is not good for CCW. Should I get hicap mags for it, or trade it in for something better? Maybe a Glock, Sig, Walther or H&K?
What would you chose? To keep the KP95DC or not is the question. (I don't have adequate funds to keep adding without subtracting something).
I'm thinking a versatile arsenal would be:
--Hicap 9mm (probably Glock)
Good for multiple 2 leg BGs, wild dogs, and other things that require many rounds to put down.
--G26 for backup
Especially potent for 2 leg BGs and CCW.
--AR-15 or Mini-14 with 30 round mags
Good for ammo availability, range, hi-cap, and most non-2 leg BGs
--Remington 870 Express w/magnum reciever
Good for just about everything else
