Which gun would you grab?
03-18-2004, 11:40 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Raleigh NC USA
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Which gun would you grab?
We're always getting questions or polls on which gun for this and which gun for that. In honor of the remake of the horror classis Dawn of the Dead, here's a little tounge in cheek poll for ya! 
The zombie army has arisen! Zombies are roaming the streets and making life in your town impossible. Which gun would you grab? Remember, zombies gotta be shot in the head to stop 'em!
I'd snatch up the Remington 870 and tuck the 9mm pistol in my belt. First chance I got I'd cut down the barrel to a more manageable close-range weapon size. It'd be a shame since it's a Wingmaster but what can you do. Fall of civilization and all that.
The zombie army has arisen! Zombies are roaming the streets and making life in your town impossible. Which gun would you grab? Remember, zombies gotta be shot in the head to stop 'em!
I'd snatch up the Remington 870 and tuck the 9mm pistol in my belt. First chance I got I'd cut down the barrel to a more manageable close-range weapon size. It'd be a shame since it's a Wingmaster but what can you do. Fall of civilization and all that.
03-19-2004, 12:39 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Which gun would you grab?
I'd grab my Winchester 1300 with it's 18.5 inch barrel. Loaded up with the Aguila mini buck shot shells (7 pellets of 4 buck and 4 pellets of 1 buck) for more shots per loading and more shells that I can carry (a back pack full).
03-19-2004, 12:56 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Oakland OR USA
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RE: Which gun would you grab?
Under the circumstances I would steal my buddies 12 gauge ,12 shot rotary magazine (destructive device ) shotgun. You used to be able to buy them or a street sweeper over the counter in Ca .
03-19-2004, 04:20 AM
#6
Typical Buck
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RE: Which gun would you grab?
the ruger 22/45 with about 40 clips. Carry tons of ammo and take em out fast.
Now this would be different if all the animals I have taken awakened from the dead and came after me. I'd have to call for back up. lol
Now this would be different if all the animals I have taken awakened from the dead and came after me. I'd have to call for back up. lol
03-19-2004, 06:06 AM
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RE: Which gun would you grab?
Hi CalNewbie,
Haven't seen the remake of the classic, but saw the original years ago. One thing I remember was the sheer numbers of zombies, (also if they were further than arm and teeth distance, they were not a threat, zombies weren't real smart). And as much as I like a shotgun for close range defense, I'm afraid you'd be limited to carrying no more than 100-200 shells. And even that would not be light.
Of the current guns I own it would either be the Ruger 10/22 (a .22 to the brain is as effective as anything else) which would enable me to pack probably 1000 rounds. (If I took the 10/22 I'd probably carry a heavier centerfire pistol. Maybe a large capacity 9mm.) Or if the .22 were lacking, then my Ruger PC4GR would get the nod. It also having a ten round magazine chambered for .40 S&W would certainly do the job. Of course the other advantages being the ammo, while heavier than .22LR, is considerably lighter and less bulky than shotgun ammo. And an even bigger advantage is I'd also grab my Ruger P94 chambered for .40 S&W. The carbine and the pistol use the same magazines. A very big advantage when things get tense!
Whoever my "partner" was, probably my wife, would get an SKS with plenty of preloaded stripper clips. And whatever large capacity handgun they chose to grab. Maybe we'd even stuff a little Kel-Tec in the pocket. At 6.6 to 7.2 ounces (.32ACP or .380ACP, but both are 10 ounces loaded) they'd add very little to the carry weight.
Okay, okay, you said one! But you know how gun people are. One is never enough! Besides, who'd enforce the "one rule"? I have a feeling BATFE would have other business on their minds!
Dave
Haven't seen the remake of the classic, but saw the original years ago. One thing I remember was the sheer numbers of zombies, (also if they were further than arm and teeth distance, they were not a threat, zombies weren't real smart
). And as much as I like a shotgun for close range defense, I'm afraid you'd be limited to carrying no more than 100-200 shells. And even that would not be light.Of the current guns I own it would either be the Ruger 10/22 (a .22 to the brain is as effective as anything else) which would enable me to pack probably 1000 rounds. (If I took the 10/22 I'd probably carry a heavier centerfire pistol. Maybe a large capacity 9mm.) Or if the .22 were lacking, then my Ruger PC4GR would get the nod. It also having a ten round magazine chambered for .40 S&W would certainly do the job. Of course the other advantages being the ammo, while heavier than .22LR, is considerably lighter and less bulky than shotgun ammo. And an even bigger advantage is I'd also grab my Ruger P94 chambered for .40 S&W. The carbine and the pistol use the same magazines. A very big advantage when things get tense!
Whoever my "partner" was, probably my wife, would get an SKS with plenty of preloaded stripper clips. And whatever large capacity handgun they chose to grab. Maybe we'd even stuff a little Kel-Tec in the pocket. At 6.6 to 7.2 ounces (.32ACP or .380ACP, but both are 10 ounces loaded) they'd add very little to the carry weight.
Okay, okay, you said one! But you know how gun people are. One is never enough!
Besides, who'd enforce the "one rule"? I have a feeling BATFE would have other business on their minds!Dave
03-19-2004, 06:27 AM
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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RE: Which gun would you grab?
The AR would be the 1st I'd grab. If a 22lr is enough to blow up the head of a zombie then the 22/45 would be the backup pistol, otherwise its the beretta in 40 S&W.