Post by mud on May 27, 2012 22:52:18 GMT -7
Yes, there are more "SUITABLE" firearms for different situations, (Like Walking down main street on a sunny Sunday afternoon), but for all around, "I NEED A GUN" situations, the shotgun can't be beat.
A person "NEEDS" a 5 gun Battery MINIMUM.
Remington 870
Ruger 10-22
Handgun
Long Range Rifle
Tactical Carbine
If I had to 'Grab ONE" and go, No Hesitation, It would be a Remington 870.
WC
I don't use an 870 or a 10-22 I opted for a Mossy 500 in 20 and Henry for my 22. To each their own and I totally understand how much more versatility you have with a 12 but...with the majority using them it could be easier to come across 20ga shells. The Ruger is a fine gun for sure and very reliable but the Henry shoots shorts long and long rifle and you can mix and match in the mag tube. I also opted for 2 pistols and a tactical carbine as my primary but in all honesty the wife will likely carry the shotty and her 9mm carbine and I my AR and Henry.
and to the OP, I think either a 12ga pump or a good 22lr would fill most any needs. People that laugh at a 22 for protection have yet to stand in front of me and let me shoot them with it... They all have their place I think but those two are the closest to jacks of all trades as you get
