My top 5 would be 1 Colt Ar-15 because I could use it for anything. Hunting protection etc. 2 Mossberg 12 gauge 835 because it is a pump and you can use any length shell in it. Also you would not have to worry about it jamming as much as semi auto shotguns are prone to. 3 Ruger 10/22 because it also can be used for practically anything and you can carry a lot of ammo in your pockets. 4 my Bulgarian AK-47 mainly as a backup for my AR-15. I figure that where I am at that I really don't need a long range rifle and would rather have the fire power of larger magazines. 5 Beretta 92FS because 9mm is more available and a pistol is easy to carry. I ranked the pistol as last because for me it is only good for up close ranges. I can't hit something running at 200 yards like you see in the movies.
Best guns for apocalypse are ones you own.. And buy the lack of wear and the fact price tags and stickers these are shelf guns and not your personal firearms that you have chosen to defend your home ect!
1) 9mm full sized pistol 2) .308 (or other common full sized NATO military cartridge) bolt gun with back up iron sights - Scout Rifle 3) 5.56 AR or similar rifle 4) 12 Gauge Remington 870 or Mossberg 590 5) .45 ACP pistol A 9mm handgun is going to be a lot easier to find food for than other pistol calibers, so that is why it is number 1; you can discreetly carry it with you wherever you go. Not to mention, more ammo on board and lower recoil is almost always a benefit. A Scout rifle is my 2nd choice because it can do it all from fighting to surviving, and most importantly, it is a manual cycling action. You can even push it into a precision rifle role if needed. An AR or similar 5.56 because again NATO Cartridge and STANAG magazine compatibility is going to be a huge benefit. Also like the scout rifle, it can be pretty versatile; however, maintenance to keep it reliably running may be an issue depending on the scenario. 12 Gauge because it's plentiful, the most versatile and largely negates the need for a .22 rifle. Finally, the .45 ACP pistol. It may be number 5, but that is not to say it would not be number 1. The most important thing is to have something all the time. .45 ACP is still a popular cartridge, even with the 9x19 craze and ammo availability is still there. The upside to this is in the event that 9x19 is getting harder to come by, you have another mainstream cartridge available and a tool that you can carry on you discreetly should 9mm become an issue to find later.
Great list. And mine in the comments above placed AR15 in the same venue for the same reasoning. But a good compromise to consider would be the Troy pump action rifle. Fit and feel is AR15. Reliability as a manual action is unquestioned, stanag mag compatible, and all the optics, irons, lights will mount just fine. And ar15 trigger options are abundant as well. And with 77gr bthp for hunting rounds will take a deer. Just a thought
I would reconsider .22LR, as it is the most ideal round for hunting small game. Hunting rabbit with 12 gauge would not be as clean or efficient. I would replace 45 acp with .22R. Unless you get a .22LR conversion kit for your 5.556 rifle…. Is that cheating?
@@DarkE93 The only reason I disqualified the .22 is because it's kind of a one trick pony. It's a small caliber that can be suppressed really well and offer advantages to taking small game. Ammo is also fairly plentiful and easy to carry. But that's all it really has going for it. I chose the .45 is also naturally a very suppressible caliber because it is slow and fat. It and the 9mm hit with pretty equivalent if not more force that you would get from a .22 rifle. They are also a centerfire cartridge so they are going to be more reliable overall, and more concealable. Not to mention the .22 is a pretty dirty round and getting to service your tools in an environment as proposed could be difficult or even impossible at times. The 12gauge is a compromise no doubt, especially when looking at smaller game, but it will serve for the better overall purpose of getting larger game. Which is probably what your game plan should be because you should be creating alliances and communities for provisions and protection.
@@brandonh4527 great points! 45 acp is definitely the most economical subsonic round. Subsonic 300 blk will be impossible to find during SHTF. 22LR also serves as the cheapest way to train young shooters. Build good mechanics with cheap 22LR and save your 5.56 for when you need it
1. 22 lever shooting a variety of 22 sizes 2. 22 ruger wrangler 3. AR15 for big mags, ammo & versatile with a 762x39 upper added 4. Dagger 9 for glock ammo, mag, & parts 5. 12g pump mossberg
My choices (CA compliant)... 1. Glock 19 (OR Glock 23 if I can shoot the 40 caliber. After all, G23 can chamber 9mm too with a modification.) I can also use the CAA Conversion kit as a carbine for better accuracy and range. 2. Springfield XD9 Subcompact which is perfect for concealed carry. 3. AR-15 chambered in 5.56. 4. AR-10 chambered in .308. 5. TO BE DETERMINED.
When I was planning to acquire a 22LR SHTF rifle couple of years ago, one of the requirements was a tube magazine because it can't be lost. I ended up with a Remington 550-1 semi-auto that, supposedly, shoots 22 S/L/LR. I would choose all of my picks based on ammo availability. 50BMG isn't going to work unless you live near a military base.
I usually don't feel like I relate to older gun owners or social media/creators and it feels a little... disconnecting. But I found you guys pretty entertaining and chill. Not chuds or political. If I had to go top 5 from what I own: 1. Mini 14 - Less moving parts than my ARs, easy to shoot, iron signts, lightweight, .223 rounds are so much more common in the states. 2. Savage Scout 11 / Ruger America (.308) - both rifles are great. I like the American more if I am not going far, cause barrel length and weight help accuracy, but Savage Scout 11 is portable, has iron sights, and is easy to carry far or in rough terrain if hunting. 3. Ruger 10/22 - Great for small game such as squirrel or rabbit. I haven't hunted big game and probably would struggle at first, not that I'm averse to hunting or dressing animals, I just don't know as much. Also the ammo is cheap and light. 4. Arsenal 107R (AK) - Do it all weapon and for hunting. Can take big game, can defend myself, a lot less small moving parts compared to the AR platform (nothing wrong with AR I am just clumsy and have big hands.) 5. For now, I'd have to say my Ruger .556 (it can shoot .556 or .223) and isn't hard to shoot right or operate. I don't really like ARs as much because more parts means more potential issues and eventually needing to replace parts. When I finally buy a shotgun like a Mossberg 500 then I will list that. Safe, easy to use, defends the home well, especially since I'll be living near Canada and bears in the future. Not mentioned: My CZ P01 or CZ75b. I have other guns, including a .357 Ruger PCR but I would choose these two. 9mm, large capacity, and well built aluminum and can carry. I think a handgun is a given, but generally is just a sidearm. I would carry one always as if a pocket knife so it counts.
1. My AR for defense 2. My Shotgun for hunting 3. My 44 for bear defense as well a sidearm 4. My 9mm in case I was in a more populated area 5. Nothing yet but likely a 22
My choices (based on ruggedness and the fact that I live in the United States): (1) AK-101 (PSA) chambered in 5.56; (2) M-4 carbine (Colt) chambered in 5.56 (simply because there is so much 5.55 / 223 ammo and mags in the United States); (3) Galil (American Tactical) chambered in 5.56; (4) HK G3 (PTR 91 GI) chambered in 308; (5) FN FAL Para with 21 inch barrel (DSA) chambered in 308. All of those rifles run like a tank. Most of the Cold War era rifles were designed under the premise that they would be used on an atomic battlefield during World War III.
Get a 5.56 ar 15 with a .22lr conversion kit you can swap in and a 9mm side arm. If you have a second rifle get something in 308. Most common calibers covered. Can hunt big and small game and defend.
Good choice with the .22lr conversion. I have that, too, but I have no hopes of finding game if there was a SHTF. When I used to hike in the back country of my state, I never saw a bear or a cougar or an elk or any kind of food animal. In my region those animals are seen near civilization. I have deer in my yard every day and have seen as many as 40 elk at a time not far from houses, and I live 25 miles from a wilderness area. And since I no longer believe in all those wild conspiracies, I don't see any major collapse on the horizon.
When I got my CMMG 22lr conversion from Triple-J, I almost regretted ever buying my Ruger 1022. My AR with 22 conversion was WAY more accurate than the legendary 1022. I shot them side by side at JJJ's range and I was kinda blown away by how accurate an AR is with the 22 conversion.
uramex makes a 22 version of the HK 416. hk fully signed off so it has that hk quality. i paid $450 for mine i got it so i could hit the range for cheap. it cycles garbage 22 rounds without issue. it's insanely reliable i know a lot of people don't like 22 but just consider how much easier it will be to find 22l in the case manufacturing shuts down. and how valuable a rifle that can shoot cheap 22 rounds reliably will be it's not a rifle i would use for direct action against another force but it 22 does have a role to play, and this is the rifle i would use for 22 jobs
1. Marlin Papoose or Henry Lever 22 ... Or one of my 3 Marlin 60's 2. Mini 14 223/556 RUNS Cleaner than AR ... got an AR 556 if I change my mind 3. Mossberg 308 Scout . Irons are a MUST ..Takes M14 &AR10 20 rounders! Wanted a Ruger but for $700 with Scope Im good 4.MAK 90 7.62x39 5. Full capacity 9mm ... Either my Bereta 92X compact or FN FNS 9mm/40 .... I have both slides....
With an AR15 all you need is a .22LR bolt that you can switch in about a minute and a .22lr magazine. Limit yourself to American Eagle copper coated to prevent most malfunctions.
1. Glock 23 for 9mm and .357 Sig. That is if I can shoot those calibers. Otherwise, I'll be sticking with the Glock 19. 2. Any or both (AR-15 and AR-15) my future AR rifles if they can be interchangeable. In fact if I can only have 1 AR that can chamber 5.56 AND .308, I would not get another rifle! Must be CA compliant too.
@@nastymkfan I don't plan on going anywhere at my age but I live in one of the friendliest gun states. We don't even have building permits. I don't worry about compliance of anything. If I were taking a .357, I'd take my magnum, but the sound without ear protection is a little rough. But if were younger I would take my AR because I could sling it behind me, as long as I didn't need to take a pack. And I could also take along a Blackhawk .41 magnum, it being less of a crack when fired.
Altnerate idea NO ONE has pitched.... taurus tracker .357 with the 4" ported barrel. Double action revolver reliability. .357 power. .38 compatability. 7 shots! But you can also get a 9mm cylinder and scavenge any type of 9mm ammo. Not to mention it's a double action revolver, so you could easily make black powder ammo and cast lead bullets and run them effectively.
In no particular order Canadian edition serios reloader though. 1 my bolt gun in 6.5 Grendel Has great hunting characteristics 2 semi auto SKS in 7.62x39 ARs a banned or it would be listed, but hey it could be listed without laws 3 12g I'd love to recommend a semi auto but a pump 870 w mag extension 4 Rock G22 with interchangeable barrels .40 357 Sig 9mm & 22 slide or a Sig 226 same options 5 Ruger 10/22 Parts and ammo everywhere.
The only correct list includes an AR. Period. 1. AR-15 in 5.556, iron sights +optic (+a .22lr conversion kit and a spare upper in .300blk) 2. Glock 23 (+9mm conversion barrel) 3. Pump action 12ga (Mossberg 590/Remington 870, etc.) 4. Bolt action .308 (Ruger Gunsite Scout is a cool choice for the irons, but I've heard they have sketchy accuracy. Rumer American is fine). 5. Ruger 10/22 in the A-Team folding stock (+optic)
I think my pick would be 1) any 16in 5.56 AR15 (ammo/parts very common in my area) 2) Ruger 1022 (22 great for small game and ammo is light and commonly found in bulk) 3) mossberg 500/590 (common in my area and vast purpose depending on ammo) 4) Sig P320 (my edc plus 9mm is very common) 5) Glock 19 (arguably the most common pistol in the world, ammo is common, and interchangeable parts are very common) Ultimately I’d probably move towards the semi urban/semi outskirts of the Phoenix metro area where the biggest animals I could encounter are javelinas and coyotes, but I’d still have access to urban areas, hence the idea of sticking to common ammo types.
I can appreciate the wisdom of a man who chooses the Ruger gun sight scout rifle in 308 mine has the Woodstock and the stainless 18 in and as a side note you can get a cmmg conversion kit 22LR for any AR-15 and you got yourself a critter getter
My choices would be (and this is, I believe, UK compliant because our gun laws are pretty tyrannical...) 1. Some sort of simple bolt action rifle like a Remington 700 in .308 would be my go-to rifle, because anything semi-auto we are limited to .22, and I'd want some stopping power in my go-to rifle. Always liked my classical bolt actions. Plus, where I am is very hilly, so having something with some long range is going to be useful. 2. AR-15 in .22LR (we can only go up to .22LR in semi-auto) would be a close 2nd due to the versatility and that increased fire rate. Plus .22LR recoil is so easy to control that I can make accurate follow up shots very quickly. 3. Mossberg break action shotgun (only allowed 2 shot shotguns...) 4. Some sort of large calibre bolt action, like a Ruger precision rifle in .338 lapua (.50 cal is illegal as too much energy). Just in case of those pesky suburbans! 5. Probably just a 2nd .308 bolt action or .22LR AR-15 as a backup / gun that my partner can also shoot Had to really think, since our gun laws are weird over here.
Gun enthusiasts creating content and just having fun and sharing “their” opinions. I may not agree with all their choices either but I shared mine and some reasoning why. Chances are most of us in rural or small communities will be bugging in and not out.
All very good questions! This was more of a fun non serious video but a more serious video about what all would you take and things to consider would be another video on its own.
I am 100% going to use this video to start an argument. Mitch, maybe your sideburns are boring and uninspiring . There, how does that feel? Hippy. Maybe let Miles talk more about the Glock and the DDM4V7. It’s a PRO and demands respect and a FDE Toyota to cart it around in. What about an apocalypse based obstacle course on the clock?
The Tavor X95 beats all of these guns. You can change the caliber to 9mm, 300 BLK, 5.56 NATO, .223 REM, and 7.62X51. Plus you don’t lose velocity cause it’s still a 16/18 inch barrel and it’s a gas piston system so it’s more reliable than an AR and it’s a shorter length so it’s easier to carry for long periods of time and it’s compatible with all AR 15 magazines and it’s suppressor ready. It is literally the perfect rifle lol
You still have to store each barrel, and I assume receiver for every different callibre that this gun takes. It would also be a hassle to use multiple calibers at once because you would have to change the barrel and receiver as opposed to, for example, drawing a revolver.
Jesus this guy is child lol bought his first gun in 2020 lol . I’m just teasing really. My choices from my safe 5. .308 bolt gun. Mine is Remington 793 16” bbl in MDT chassis 4. S&W Highway Patrolman .357 mag (simple, reliable, and interchangeable ammunition.357 mag/.38 special) 3. AR-15 ( middle of the road great for small game and defence but long term reliability and parts give me hesitation) 2. Remington 870, 18.5” bbl, variable chokes, magpul furniture, irons and red dot and cerakoted (this should be my first choice😅) 1. Marlin .357 mag lever gun. Like the #4 reliable, easy ammunition compatibility, fixed magazine (won’t lose mags) decent capacity of 8 rounds, inside 100 yards will take game just fine (moose’s may be a problem 🤔) and anyone can feel comfortable shooting this gun it’s great for new shooters to learn on and build confidence. So overall Miles had much more practicality in order. #TeamMiles
I have the question for myself, what ONE gun would I grab if I could only grab one? Well, pistols are off that list since they are small and I'd just grab them all. But, which rifle if only one? It would be my AR-47. It would be the best all around out to 400 yards max. Would work for hunting as it is easy to get within 100 yards of deer or elk. My particular AR-47 is totally reliable. The .310 cal is a hard hitter at 100-200 yards. Gets the job done in that range. I'd rather pack my car with many more, but if I could take only one...
Depends on age and gender. If you're in a SHTF situation, I would imagine a lot of walking in the woods carrying a heavy backpack. So the average woman or old man is not going to be able to carry the same amount of gear as the average young man. If I was a young man then I would go with an higher end AR15. Most versatile weapon out there. If I was a woman or older man most likely a polymer 9mm pistol (S&W M&P or Sig M17/18). Most popular caliber which means best chance at finding ammo and effective against most 2 legged or 4 legged animals.
If we’re looking for a simple rifle that’s still semi cheap and compact for zombie/dystopian/nuclear apocalypse my two favorites Henry ar7 M6 Scout Henry all weather 4570
Having the 50 cal makes you lose. Doesn't matter what Apocalypse it is, that has limited use. Having the Handgun, particularly a Glock at #2 makes you the winner. Why? For the reason you gave, because you can carry both it and #1 easily. I would make my #1 in that case a PCC that took Glock Mags. It isn't just the weight of the weapon, but the ammo too. Could even add in a 10/22 Compact or takedown in the backpack with those 2.
barter town. what ammo will be able to get. from let say 22 to shotgun. because everybody will be do the same thing. all these policals will be in there under ground bunkers.
My ownership list: 1. FN SCAR 17 (7.62x51) Also have about 2,000 rounds of FMJ. 2. 12 gauge shotgun. Have a Remington 870 and the VersaMax Tactical. Have hundreds of rounds of 00 buck and slugs. 3. HK VP9 9mm and 12 magazines. 4. Springfield SA35 9mm. Almost all Browning High Power parts and magazines fit. 5. 1911 .45. I have 5 1911s. Almost 50 magazines. Thousands of rounds.
Did this guy just say he bought his first gun in 2020. And his number 1 apocalypse gun is a 22. And he doesn’t have a AR on his list. Triple J you already arent my favorite channel cuz you are hipsters but dude how did you let this guy on the channel. He basically bought his first gun yesterday. SMH
What everyone fails to realize is that millions of people will head to the woods closet to them. There is not an endless supply of wild life. It won't take long for resources to run out.
Bro my choice is a 7.5" barrel 300 blackout sub sonic rounds with a good "can" to be quiet 🤫🤫 and not draw more attention and more risk of loss of life... Then a leaf shaped long blade like a Kershaw camp 12-18 thick enough to chop & process wood as well as light enough to be attached all day long and light enough 2 use as self defense weapon that won't ever wear out on you... Or run out of rounds to shoot... Also a side arm pistol of 9-10mm attached to your vest so not in the way and easier to access quickly as well as long blade can be on side handle facing up blade forward so U can quickly grab blade in reverse grip for quick counter attack... Regardless of how things were to end zombies/ or just going back to medieval type of times... The trick is to maneuver quickly quietly & with as little effort (less calorie expenditure to maximize success of survival) the thing they get wrong in movies, TV, ECT is your not going to be moving long distances with everything you need 2 bring with you it will be short 2 moderate distances until you can find somewhere safe to bunker down away from others and hide your stuff so your not carrying everything with you Everytime you leave to get food and resources...
