Hypothetically Speaking--Using C & R when SHTF

[risingsun212]

Assuming all modern firearms (AR, AK, semi-auto handguns, etc) are no longer legal to possess (curse the progressive Dems if this really does happen), which one of your C & R firearms would you rely on when SHTF? Pick one for home defense and one for survival (hunting, long range engagement, etc). Discuss.


Home defense--M1 Carbine. Luckily all my mags work well

Survival--Madsen M47. 30.06 is a great all-purpose round that should be plentiful/easy to barter if you ever run low.

[plumbum]

Do you even Mosin, bro?! M44 FTW!

[seal20]

Do you even Mosin, bro?! M44 FTW!

THIS! One hitter quitter.

[echo1]

If it does al go south, does it really matter what's liget?
What kind of SHTF? PAX

[Spyder]

More people should own 1919s.

[risingsun212]

As a matter of fact, I do. I have an 91/59, a Polish M44, and a Finn M39. They are either not as accurate, or too heavy for me.

Do you even Mosin, bro?! M44 FTW!

[jwfire25]

SKS or M1 garand for me!

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[SoldierLife7]

Assuming all modern firearms (AR, AK, semi-auto handguns, etc) are no longer legal to possess (curse the progressive Dems if this really does happen), which one of your C & R firearms would you rely on when SHTF? Pick one for home defense and one for survival (hunting, long range engagement, etc). Discuss.


Home defense--M1 Carbine. Luckily all my mags work well

Survival--Madsen M47. 30.06 is a great all-purpose round that should be plentiful/easy to barter if you ever run low.

If SHTF...there is no such thing as "no longer legal to possess".

[McNally M.]

If SHTF and C&R's are all we have to arm ourselves with, well then my rig would consist of: my workhorse Type 56 SKS, Star Super in 9mm Largo, and a K31 strapped to my back for advanced range shots if need be. Determined by practicality, ammo availability (both out there and what I currently have in inventory), and hodgepodge end-times cool factor.

All the prettier guns would stay in the safe, waiting for saner times hah. Fun scenario to play out in the mind.

[larkja]

My 1943 M1 Carbine is my SHTF rifle. It has been to the range with me a couple time since I purchased. 200+ rounds downrange and zero FTFs or FTEs. Sure, it's not a 30-06 or 300 winmag, but it's light enough to cart around, accurate out to 100 yards (for me), and still has .357 power at that range.

[zinfull]

You actually think they will make a decision between C&R and modern guns. They will take all but flintlock guns.

[McNally M.]

You actually think they will make a decision between C&R and modern guns. They will take all but flintlock guns.

You can still do some damage with them old flintlocks

[dogrunner]

But you do need a good, light hatchet to go with that!

[Quiet]

For several decades, my Underwood M-1 Carbine had been my go-to rifle for home defense.
Last year, I finally replaced it from that role.
^It went back into safe and Ruger PC Carbine took over the role as go-to rifle for home defense.

[DennisCA]

SKS or M1 garand for me!

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I would prefer the SKS

(I have two 😄 )