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I got my shotgun as the pandemic hit. It was the last 12g pump in the local store hah i payed too much for it though. Then i got a pistol, bolt action, then finally an AR so I was a little out of order hah
As cheesy as it sounds....proud of you man. You have really matured in practicality and research . I knew you'd get to this point. Thanks for listening and thinking. Great video.
Agree with you on just about everything. Only thing I would slightly modify is getting an anti material for the 5th firearm. Specifically one that is geared for longer distances. There could come a time where you need to delete some things from a long distance. Just my $.02.
I made a ton of mistakes along the way. I’ve bought and sold so much guns but also junk to bolt on to guns since 2004, wish I could just slap that kid upside the head and have a much better end result for a much lower total cost. At the end of the day though, it didn’t turn out too bad. I’ve got what I need. I just don’t have some peripherals I wish I did because i was busy chasing the next thing.
Agreed. Got to arm the family. I try to keep compatibility and consistency in mind when buying new firearms. My rule is 3 guns per caliber. I personally have a glock 19s (PSA dagger) for the family, and Ruger PC9 and Ruger PC Charger for mag/ammo compatibility. Plus a bunch of ARs.
1. 9mm or 357 carry 2. 308 semi 10+mag 3. 12ga 4. Carbine/pdw in #1 cal 5. 10/22 Either the 10/22 or the carbine should break down or fold. Possibly both. 9mm slants you towards a PDW with around a 9 inch barrel 357 = full size carbine
40 years ago, when I started, revolvers were cheap because of the new wonder nines. AKs were 300, but ARs were 1500. SKS was 75 bucks. Lol. Any used shotgun was less than 100. 22 rifle was 50. The times dictate the priority. 😊 Good video, brother. 👍
At 18 in 2000 my cousin and I both bought an SKS for 125$ at the Reno gun show, and got 1K wolf rounds for 100$! We hunted with them, target shot with them and our very own collections were born. Now we have a great variety and chuckle about buying our first gins
Also, the 22LR, the 9MM, the .223/5.56, 12G, and the 308 are also the most common rounds out there and if it were a SHTF situation.... gaining extra ammo would be easier to get for those firearms
What you can get ammo and spare parts for is exactly where one should start. In a SHTF situation lasting years, your Gucci gun or el cheapo model isn't going to do you any favors.
Problem is those most common/popular rounds will be up for grabs when shtf...I'd get the less popular cals. That everyone won't be looking for...32-20...22 mag..357
@@tazmax72Common ammo will more likely be traded as currency before it all gets used, no one will want your contrarian hipster ammo for canned food trading
9mm, 22LR, 12 gauge and 308Win are the four essentials in my opinion. I bought my 10/22 from K-mart in 1989 at a cost of $120. I had to replace the barrel in 2002...LOL. What you mentioned about AR variability is extremely important. Digging the ACOG set-up....very nice.
I have a brand new Ruger 10/22 that I bought from KMart back when Bill Clinton was president and the democrats started talking about banning semi auto rifles , At the time I thought it would go way up in price and that is about what I paid for mine around 120 dollars, I have never fired that rifle it has been in my closet ever since
ah yes 1989, that is the year i bought my ruger 10-22 , marlin 336 30-30, winchester 12 ga defender, marlin 9mm camp carbine all from K mart, i had just turned 18 and graduated HS
My list, for those in more restricted states would be .22lr, any bolt rifle, 12ga shotgun. Shotguns, in my opinion, are the most capable and diverse weapons system available. They are cheaper than most weapons, and you can set them for anything.
@@commiesnzombies just get a AR. same price, same ammo, better magazines, better weight, and better/more attachment options. dont get me wrong, i love some wood on my guns, but the mini is just worse in every way. now, if they made a mini that took ar mags, then id sing a different tune.
@@commiesnzombies in nj, where I'm from, the mini 14 is banned by name. However, we can own ar variants, though they are cucked. Less than CA, but still. 10 round mag. According to nj law; If it has 2 or more of the following, it's an "assult weapon" 1) collapsible or folding stock 2) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the acton of the weapon 3) an area to attach a grenade launcer/or an attached grenade launcher 4) a threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash hider/suppressor. 5) a detachable magazine. Don't get me started on the assult shotgun and pistol categories. It's nuts. We also have a slew of weapons based by name for no real reason.
Other tubers should look up to what you’re doing. Not enough people admit there mistakes. Kudos brother, I like your outlook, humility, and generosity of sharing info. Much love from Wyoming 🤘🏼😎
summary of Magic Prepper's video recommendations: 1. S&W 500 magnum 8.5" barrel (every day carry, shoulder holster for personal defense) 2. NAA Mini Revolver .22 LR 1.125" barrel (with taclight and laser, provides reliable home defense and can be passed to lesser trained family members) 3. Marlin 1895 Stainless 45-70 18" barrel (good for varmint removal such as rodents in garden) 4. Barrett M81A1 .50 BMG 29" barrel (necessary for serious dove hunting, ubiquitous ammo choices for upland bird and waterfowl) 5. Pedersoli Brown Bess .75 caliber smoothbore musket 42" barrel (tons of utility, doubles as shotgun for small game and bird hunting, can be loaded with fishing weights or rocks in an emergency)
That was my grandpappy he shot. He was riding his horse in the hurricane, and fighting with only a sword, cutting off peoples heads, when that happened. It didn’t kill him by the way, he told me, because his skin was made out of dragon scales. It did knock him off the horse though and that’s probably why your grandpappy tells you that story. Not saying he didn’t think he killed him, I’m just saying your grandpappy may have embellished it a bit to seem tougher than he was.
22 cal is actually a great partisan gun for acquiring better weapons with several people with 22 rifles can set up ambush to acquiring better weapons from their enemies by concentrating their fire on the enemies and taking the enemies weapons the 22 is accurate can put out a withering amount of fire and when several are used for the same targets can be very effective and they will shoot a mile and are cheap
In the last 3 years, first to last Iv bought. Mossberg 930 12-gauge security flat black , Taurus G2 9mm, green and black, Winchester XPR 308 ,Strata camo, Kimber,Custom 2 1911 45,2 tone, and my favorite, Live Free Armory AR 10 Tan and Black. God Bless Magic. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤠
I've never seen this guys stuff and wasn't prepared for what was going on upstairs when I clicked on the video. I wasn't sure if he was wearing a hat or had been hit by a lightning bolt. Anyway, quite practical for a prepper. I'm used to a bunch of nuts but I appreciate his practicality.
@MagicPrepper I have had alopecia on my head various times in my life. 40 plus bald patches on my head. My old man used to say, "hey kid a leopard can't change it's spots"
Have all those n different models except .308, have a 30.06 instead. Love my firearm collection. That’s why you pay out of the wahzoo for a good gun safe! Keep up the great work MP, you the man when it comes to firearms and gear we need like vests and other items.
I like your order on these. Whether consciously or not, when we got to Texas we’ve pretty much gone in this same order. 9mm carry pistol, 22lr rifle and pistol to get the wife trained up a bit, building a 5.56 currently the plan to buy a shotgun and some kind of 308. The only thing we added in the middle is my mk9, 9mm AR. That’s in the home defense slot for now. Then the fun guns after that. Great video man.
@@SeanMurphy00 yea I kinda wish I would’ve done that since but is a Cmmg with a dedicated 9mm lower so it’s kinda pigeonholed into one slot but I got a good deal on it and it’s a great running gun.
@@MagicPrepper I would disagree with your order for PREPAREDNESS and SHTF. Most of the reasons you gave for a 9mm pistol first is for current times in like concealed carry etc. I won’t argue that a 9mm pistol has more stopping power than a 22lr rifle, however a 22lr rifle is not only FAR easier to shoot accurately, it’s extremely light, can easily be outfitted as a battle duty rifle, has easier longer range accurately and although 22lr shells are not exactly cheap these days they are still FAR less expensive than 9mm to build a somewhat decent stockpile.. We are talking PREPAREDNESS for SHTF right??. Reality is regardless the 22lr not having the stopping power, if you hit someone with a 22lr rifle they won’t be just shrugging it off and be able to quickly come after you and will likely die because of no hospitals or medical treatment. To me a pistol is mostly only useful in todays times and a tool to get you to a rifle at best. In a SHTF scenario I won’t be venturing far from a rifle period for any reason. I sure don’t follow the “grey man” way of thinking. Reality is, whenever you expose yourself to others outside of your group/community you are asking to be attacked regardless how you are dressed.. The likelihood of you getting caught in a gun fight playing grey man only armed with a pistol against those with a rifle is likely going to be extremely high. I for one don’t want to be in a gun fight having a pistol against a rifle.. So in a nutshell a pistol is not very high on my list for SHTF preparedness. In a SHTF scenario it will be at best my secondary weapon period.. With that said you have a good list, just the wrong order in my opinion. I would place the pistol either last or close to the last in priority for SHTF preparedness.. My list would start with a good 22lr rifle that’s easily outfitted into a duty rifle (optic with backup iron rights, sling, and flashlight). I could make the argument for the shotgun, AR/AK and large caliber rifle being of next importance, to me a pistol is at the end or close to it. I wouldn’t want a 22lr rifle being my only firearm in SHTF, but a pistol would be right up with a large caliber hunting rifle being the most less desirable firearm if I could only have 1 in SHTF..
@@lanejohnson7656 Just a couple of things to point out. First off, 22lr cannot be outfitted as a battle duty rifle. It's not meant for that. Relying on someone dying later due to lack of medical care does not help you in that moment. The shooter in Fargo, ND took 21 rounds of 9mm before being stopped. Keep that in mind. The reason a handgun is number one is because you'll actually have it with you and that's it. Not be cause of the cartridge (pistol rounds are not very effective) but because of the form factor. And there will likely be a long, transitional period before openly carrying long guns becomes an acceptable practice without painting yourself as the number one threat. That's just my opinion. I think you'll eventually come to similar conclusions after a certain amount of time. I didn't start out with this order for a reason. Hope that helps!
No 50 cal.. I was really hoping you gave me a reason to buy one 😂 I'm really digging the p365 x-macro, I have been itching to buy something new and that is probably what I'm going with. Good list, completely agree with the picks.
I was hesitant to buy my S&W SD9VE because of the cheap price. The trigger is a little stiff, but very accurate and reliable after getting used to it. Keep the great videos coming!
My SD40VE is probably my favorite pistol I've ever bought. It'll eat anything. Made me a S&W fan when it comes to pistols. Got a shield plus after that, it's now my EDC
In addition to your recommendations for people who don't like The Recoil of a 12-gauge to purchase a 20 gauge and if you're good with that you'll be very effective. The purchase of an extra Barrel or a second or even a third upper receiver and Barrel for an AR-15 well allow you a lot of flexibility while having to buy entirely new firearms. I've read the same advice from all books on prepping that you should start with a pistol but it's a good idea to have a second pistol either in another caliber or maybe a full size pistol and nowadays you can get a pistol and rifle combination that use the same ammunition and for people on a budget the pistol ammunition in a rifle or carbine has a lot more potency and is easier to handle
Super list and I can appreciate the chronological aspect as well. I'd go with a 12g before an AR, but that's only because I can hunt so much with it NOW. For SHTF, I'd say the AR is way more valuable than anything else on this list.
Geez you geezers. I bought my first rifle for around that from a Spirting Goods chain store called Morsan. On sale for around $75 . Ruger 10/22, marked 1776 Bicentennial. Still have it, walnut stock . Added a few more since the .
I'm proud of myself! This is EXACTLY WHAT I DID YEARS AGO! M&P 9mm, ruger 10/22, PA-15, Mossberg 500, and then i went crazy with pistols. A bunch of Caniks, M&Ps, and Glocks later I need to go get a 308. Oh yeah I did pick up a DD which is on my channel also
I was reminded of something i haven't thought of in a long time - PAIN. I dislocated my shoulder, and damn, i hope we're still far off from shtf..... Little things like not being able to move my arm for 5 days without pain shooting up through my body, I'm honestly not hoping that on anyone. Great video MP as always
I broke my shoulder n two places about 5yrs ago, hurt like the dickens! Still bothers me, can’t bench press anymore cause the pain shoots through my shoulder. I wish you a speedy recovery.❤️🙏
Hey friends, remember to practice your mobility exercises! There are terrific videos on TH-cam don’t push yourself back into injury but make sure you are doing stretches and stay positive! You’ll heal faster & your ligaments and muscles will return to their proper position, a proper deep tissue massage can also help (when your doctor approves it)
Ouch! Been there, done that. Careful, once it's gone out it will be a lot easier to dislocate again - and each time it hurts REALLY bad. Good luck and best wishes to you dealing with it.
I grew up in a household with a lot of guns. I can remember being 10-12 years old and just admiring my dads collection of 50+ firearms. Unfortunately, like many others, we fell on hard times and dad sold nearly all in the collection. He kept one in each “class” if you will. I’ve started my collection the same way. I’ve got my EDC pistol, a good 12 gauge shotgun, an AR15, a Rem. 700 for my bolt, and a lever action 22. I think it’s safe to say, I could tackle most tasks with what I have on hand. Now that I have the essentials, it’s time to start the fun stuff!
You laid out a good path to follow for someone just starting out. The Sig P365 series has been a breath of fresh air for me after spending close to 40 years primarily carrying Glocks. Nothing wrong with Glocks, however. One should do their own research and make an educated choice, including trying at a range that rents guns before buying. Then actually learn to handle it. I’d also add that a .22 handgun, either revolver or self loader up to a Ruger in size are also worth consideration. And they’re great to train on to get ready for a Centerfire. .38/.357are also good, however, ammo isn’t as readily available as 9mm. .40s close but 9 is still easier to acquire. And .22LR is still available except for those periods of hoarding due to hysteria. Your 590 wasn’t necessarily a bad buy. I’m not as familiar with Mossbergs as I am 870s, but there are enough available options to configure a 590 into something more usable. Don’t know if they make bird barrels for them, but something to shop for. .22 rifle, either the 10-22 or a Ruger American or other is an excellent choice. The 10-22 has been my go-to for teaching my kids. They’re also great for adults for a multitude of reasons. AR is a given. Bolt gun in a heavier caliber, or an AR, at least an upper in 6.5 Grendel or similar, or an AR10 in .308 or 6.5 CM will bring home venison or other big game. For both guns, a Remington 700 beats everything else hands down due to availability which extends to parts. Still, I prefer a Tikka T3 CTR with an ample supply of magazines. They’re just so shoot-a-ble of the box. Savage, Mossberg and Ruger also worthy of consideration in terms of price. Again, great and useful advice. Every good citizen ought to have those five guns in their inventory regardless of whether or not they prep. Out to be tax breaks for acquisition, care and feeding of the “five.”
The river single six is a great 22 handgun to compliment the 10-22 for the younger shooters. I’m a huge fan of the Ruger Gunsite scout in .308 for a longer range platform with a leatherwood long eye relief optic. I’m with you on the Sig making the Glock not so ubiquitous, although I love the 10mm cartridge and the G20 and G29 are hard to beat. I got into edc when 40 was the LEO cartridge so I have M&P 40 and shield 40- so I can reload the 10mm and 40 on same dyes. Don’t overlook the Winchester defender series shotguns as their action is so smooth.
Great video! As for your selection on .22LR guns, I would suggest a bolt action. They will cycle sub sonic .22LR and also cycle .22 short, which might be relevant in SHTF with ammo availability. Additionally, I feel that .22 conversions for AR-15's are a novelty toy. the standard 1:7 twist rate of a .223/5.56 barrel will cause most .22LR ammo to key-hole.
I might be wrong here, and please correct me if i am. But why would fast twist make them key-hole. Your faster twist is not a problem with subsonic loads in 224 caliber. The fact that a 22lr barrel is tighter with .217 to properly seal the soft lead against the groves. Cloud be why it doesnt behave in a .219 223 barrel regardless of twist. But maybe the "slop" gets worse with faster twist. 🤔
@Magic Prepper, I agree with all your choices completely. Solid content with well thought out choices that will help the newer gun owner build a capable firearm collection for all of their needs. The only one I don’t currently own is a shotty, but I’m looking at picking up a Beretta 1301 for that role. For the long range stuff I run a LWRC REPR and as you mentioned being a gas gun it can still fill that role as it’s sub MOA it’s not a quarter MOA like some of the really nice bolt guns but definitely accurate enough my uses. Keep up the great work bro! Rick
All of those are great. I would have gone with a Marlin 30-30 lever action before the bolt action. More North American mid to large games have been taken down with this round.
I like the order. I was a first time owner in 2020. I went pistol, (as a dummy with no regrets) a CAA conversation for my pistol, AR, 12 gauge, bolt .308, AR, 300bkout (upper), and then .22 (for my kids). Now on 3rd and 4th AR (built) and on to more hand guns to follow.
I worked at the gun counter at a major sporting goods retailer and am a hunter and prep guy. I think that your list is pretty much spot on. This was well thought out. I think the one thing that everybody should have in their arsenal is a BB gun. So if you live somewhere where you don;t have property to shoot, you can still shoot and keep your chops. Good video.
Is a bb gun really a good choice for training purposes? I can see how a bb gun would make it easy to practice the safety rules, but what about recoil management and marksmanship?
@@saoirse_flies it is a wonderful training tool. Muscle memory, mounting (should practice daily mounting with your rifles and shotguns, and drawing with your pistols revolvers.) and sight acquisition. All life ad death skills you can hone with a bb gun. If you use a beeman P1, It is so close to a 1911 that many guys use one for training.
Get a nice break barrel 1000fps pellet gun. That’s how I honed my shooting all through highschool before I graduated from shotgunning birds only to other rifles etc
@@dothedewinme I agree, have a couple in .25 that would be my first choice (depending on the situation) if ammo ever becomes available. Pouring slugs is a lot simpler than buying all the reloading equipment and supplies for the three calibers I have. I keep watching the big bore pcp options as they release new models but haven't picked one up yet.
I have many double and single stack pistols, but I mostly carry my sig p-938, p-365, and Glock 43. My sentiment is if the gun is carried, its 100 times better than the one in the safe that is not carried.In winter, I usually carry a Commander size 1911 in .45 ACP.I also have a 10/22, but I always wanted to replace it with a Marlin .22 lever action.I like your choices, enjoyable and informative video; I subscribed
This video has confirmed the plan I just laid out. I've been wanting to get into the gun world for the last couple of years, I've been doing a bunch of research. I've set some physical fitness goals with each tier of gun being my reward. I have it tiered from a .22 out to a nice .308 rifle (Mossberg MVP Scout) which I think looks cool.
Good plan. Good to see people more people getting into the gun community. Just make sure you're doing your homework when you're stepping into the new world of buying firearms. I feel like maybe I might give you a little bit of unsolicited advice so if you don't want to just ignore it. First I would avoid pawn shops like the plague. Many mom and pop owned stores are technically pawn shops because they will take guns in on trade and I believe on loan. But you want to avoid the real pawn shops like they're the plague. First they don't know anything about their guns. Second they're taking guns from people who are desperate who might be selling a gun they know is broken and might not be safe to fire. And I just don't like pawn shops in general no offense to those of you who run honest pawn shops. Make sure you research mom and pop gun stores before you go there. I don't want to give Mom and pop gun stores a bad name and I have one here where I live that is awesome that I completely love. People there are great. I got stuck putting together an AR-15 one time and he helped me finish it, although I had purchased the parts there and I purchased the carry handle there so he helped me and didn't even charge me. I mean I bought the parts there but still he took up time to help me. But many still think that small local gun shops are the way to go whether they don't want to give money to big box stores or they know the people or they just simply think that local is a way to go when purchasing guns many swear by local stores. A few things you might want to remember, many, if not all, small gun shops don't check their inventory very well, or at all, by inventory I mean the guns they take in on trade or consignment. I won't take up too much room here but I have been cheated several times. And I have been around guns since I'm a little kid. In one case I was buying an old bolt action shotgun which I collect I learned to hunt on them and I purchased it for what I did now realize was too good to be true of a price. But the rifle wasn't pristine shape, the bluing was beautiful, and not a scratch on the stock. Got it home didn't use it for years and then went to use it and the magazine didn't have a spring in it. Many of these gun stores do not check out their inventory. Make sure they do or they have some sort of ironclad warranty that you can return the gun and then make sure you get out and check it out. I made the mistake of taking my Smith & Wesson 12 gauge semi-auto to a local gun shop. It wasn't cycling the shells they were stoving up. Honestly I don't break down my guns really far when I clean them. Most guns you can break down enough to get them clean enough by simply removing the right parts. Anyway I went to get my gun back and he said it just needed a good cleaning. Sounded a bit fishy to me but I believed him paid left. This was in the spring I didn't get it out until that fall to hunt with and sure as heck it's still didn't work. It was too late to get my money back. Even if I'd gone back in right after they"fixed it" they still wouldn't have given me my money back I'm sure. It is getting easier to find honest gunsmiths with the internet now. But still there aren't a ton of gunsmiths out there and sometimes it's a long long wait. You deal with a bit of everything if you go to local gun shops. Sometimes people behind the counter are really profane I mean use the f word every other word. Doesn't bother me a whole lot but it might you. Most of these gun shops like this usually only carry what they think are high-end brands. They don't carry more inexpensive starter brands like high point for example. These are the people that would tell you that high points are junk and they will blow up in your hand. However if high points were always blowing up and people's hands of company wouldn't exist. Also high points have a lifetime warranty. I'm just saying in some local gun shops it's really hard to find less expensive guns that you might want to start with. Hopefully you have friends and family that know the local area and know which are the good shops. Many of them are very good. And the ones that I don't like are completely horrible. But you want to have a good experience. And you may go into a local gun shop and ask to see a high point and they will literally tell you how stupid you are and that you should never buy one and that they're such junk they would never sell one. But high points a good going to get into at a decent price point. Guy used to listen to online a lot said that a high point in your nightstand is much better than the expensive pistol in the counter that you can't afford. I've been in local gun show elsewhere I've actually seen them make fun of people and then I've gone back in looking for a high point or something and they mocked me. Is a high point completely comparable to Glock or even a sig or h&k no. But it is a great gun to start with. Don't really care about how many rounds you're running through it because you can wear it out. And high point has a lifetime warranty supposedly so I think they'll fix it no matter what. I got screwed so bad at home and popcorn shop one time I don't want to admit it. I was in my late twenties and should have known better. But I wanted to buy a gun for my mother just have something in her house. I was in a small local gun store and he had 22 upmatics on sale I had no experience with automatics until then except for 1911 and brownie high powers. He had a Jennings which really was a Saturday night special back in the day. He had it for $79 and most of the rest of the guns were quite a bit more and I thought well I can get something to my mom can can use but. Anyway I didn't realize till later that it was the most one of those horrible 22 pistols ever made. It was fun don't Don't get me wrong. My mom just decided she didn't want a gun in her house and told me to keep it. So I had some fun days with it but still today so much better you can do your research online. In my opinion going to actual stores like Cabela's or sportsman's Warehouse and buying new is probably the way to go. And even they do sell some trade-ins. But you're getting a new gun with guarantees that it'll work etc. You don't have to worry about getting screwed over. I know I jumped in without you looking for my advice but I just want first time gun owners to have great experiences and honestly you're taking your chances at local gun shops. And buying new when you're starting out really probably is a good way to go because you'll start to learn the parts of the gun etc and then if you want to start buying some used guns then there it is you know how to work on them better. Really what's been there saving grace of my firearms purchases lately is the fact that I have a local store whose owner I trust implicitly and where I always have a great time and where he knows that I won't buy anything most of the time. He'll still take his time to shoot the s*** and he knows that you don't have the money to buy a gun every time you go there. Good luck in your firearms journey.
As someone with a Mossberg MVP Patrol in 308, just got to shoot it yesterday.... fantastic rifle. It's a tac driver, out to 100 yards I was hitting almost dead on and I'm a relatively new gun owner.
Starting as a newb many years ago it’s nice to see I ended up exactly where this guy suggest although I went. .1 Mossberg 500 field& deer .2 Beretta PX4 9mm .3 AR - 556 .4 Sig P365 xl
Yeah. I have an SD9VE also. I changed out the trigger but I agree that it is a good pistol and about 200 dollars cheaper than a Glock 19 which it is a clone of.
That SD9VE was introduced to me years ago by Randy & Scott at Apex tactical when they were two guys working out of a closet in Los Osos. My nephews all bought that gun based on my recommendation. They've put a lil money into Apex triggers and barrels, they love that pistol & shoot matches in Parma with it
I got a setup for concealed shtf that goes like this. 357 5shot boot revolver, 380 g42 pocket , g17 fobus waistband hip,box cutter and phone in other pocket .
My son won a Bergara HMR in 300 Win Mag in a contest. Found out it is very selective about the ammo it will run. It is a very accurate rifle out to long ranges.
Top tier rifle... probably going to change out the barrel after 3000 rounds or so. That's just 300 win mag for you. Just got a Bergara crest in 308 best bolt action in my family's collection hands down
Yea he bought some federal ammo at Walmart and only 6 rounds out of 40 would chamber. Then he bought some Norma match grade ammo and it all cycled fine. He bought a $800 6-24x50 scope and a $100 bipod for it. So that's all he has invested in it. So far it has been a very good shooter. Not bad for a free long range rifle. He wouldn't have bought one that expensive. He was planning on getting a 300 win mag anyway. He still may get a Savage 110, 300 win mag to hunt with. That Bergara is so precisely made dirt could mess with it.
They're made to hunt with,dont be afraid to use a rifle for what it was intended for. I have a Bergara B14 HMR in 300WM & if it gets dirt on it I wipe it off & keep shooting
Frankly, if I was starting over: 1) A break action SS shotgun with screw-in chokes 2) A 22 carbine (10-22 comes to mind) with lots of magazines 3) A pocket 22 revolver (expensive but literally invisible) Enough shotgun loads from birds, to larger, to really large. And several bricks of 22LR. Total cost ~$2K. But that's just me.
I’ve thought about carry the 365 X series as a duty gun before, just to cut down on belt weight/size for the secondary gun. Good to see someone else has the same idea
Love my 10-22. jeans and a t shirt - G2c, Suit or coat - 1911, Horseback - 45 Vaquero, and a Marlin 336, SXS - Tokarev 12 bullpup, 1911 and 742 30.06 scoped. Van a friggin arsenal. Goin Go big
My first gun was a single shot 12 gauge. I live in NJ, so concealed carry isn't really feasible, since almost everywhere is restricted, including the construction sites I work on. I only own one handgun, but a load of shotguns and 2 .22 rifles. I also own a 30-06 springfield and a 7.62x54R mosin nagant. The beauty in breakopen action shotgunsis that they are the most diverse and multifunctional weapons system purely because of the chamber adapters. Out of one gun, I can shoot 12, 20, .410, .45lc, 9mm, 10mm, .22, .357. Not to mention the multitude of different loads available, ranging from slugs for deer and elk, down to bird shot for birds, with buckshot for anything in-between. You can also load less lethal loads for those hostile, but not lethal situations.
@@Kriss_L fair enough, but you can load a double barrel with them too. Also, in a pump, you can candycane load it, where each round is worse than the last, with the last round being confetti, to rub it in the face of your assailant.
Nice. That is pretty much what I did. Moved back from NZ in 2020 with pretty much no firearms. Started with pistol and training. Built a 5.56 and got training. Then a 300 BLK Pistol and can. Then an AR10 .308 and just got a Mossberg 88 shotty. My son at home got a pistol and just got his first AR 5.56. Just found you and enjoying the content, thank you
Handgun : duty conceal type Glock 19 / Sig macro X Nothing too big Nothing to small just right Ruger 1022 in 22LR AR15 in 556 12 gauge shotgun mossberg Long range Rifle - 308
I have a AR 10 16 in. 308 my best friend gave me for Christmas one year along with a 24 in. Barrel 6.5 Creedmoor upper Point being interchangable. I gave him a M1 Garand the year before. Believe me I wouldn't have given it to him but he's like a brother. Good info and advice. 👍
I’d suggest… 1. Shadow Systems XR920 combat frame version because it’s compatible with Glock parts and mags, the most common type to find. Plus if your in a self defense shooting this company will give you a new gun to replace the one taken. 2. Radian Model 1 223WYLDE 16” Brown Rifle, because it’s built flawlessly and has a lot of the parts your going to use to build your own rifle. But with a life time warranty. Plus unlike the SR15 and MarsL you can actually buy this. 3. Daniel Defense DD5 V3, because it’s a relatively light and affordable high end AR10 that’s not going to break on you. The only part I’d upgrade would be to a Geissele trigger. Plus unlike the SR25 and MarsH you can actually buy this rifle. 4. Beretta 1301 Tactical with pistol grip, because as far as reliability, weight, and price goes this is a great option for a shotgun. Plus it has tons of after market parts for easy fixing or upgrading. 5. Finally only after buying the others I’d suggest a Sig Sauer MPX K with added clasping stock so you can better take advantage of cheap and accessible 9mm, 9mm otherwise would only be used as backup with your XR920 but this allows you to use it as a main option in close combat scenarios. Yes this would require a stupid tax stamp but 9mm is gonna be to common to avoid this option. This list gives you ultra reliable options that give you access to 9mm, .223, 5.56, 7.62, .308, and 12ga aka all the most common rounds in America. And gives you a weapon for every situation. Honestly you will be happy if you just cry the first time over the better more expensive options like this. Just get the XR920 and save cash in a savings and buy the others one by one. Don’t waste your money buying in the meantime cheaper weapons that put your end goal further out.
The order depends on where you live. But my top 5 would be: 9mm pistol (same as you described), scoped 22LR ACCURATE AND RELIABLE semi-auto or bolt action rifle, 12 gauge pump action, shortest legal barrel with traditional stock at least 5+1 with a red dot, AR-15 in 5.56, scoped .308 bolt action rifle.
Haha that’s pretty much the list there bud. .223 bolt actions not too bad either. Just not gonna have the range or punch of .308. But rounds are a lot cheaper.
As a Force Reconnaissance Marine, Rhino poacher hunter, and guerrilla warfare instructor the Sig P320 and P365 are by far my most recommended first weapon. The ability to change grip modules to fit your mission, and the Flux Raider systems are game changers. If you could only do one firearm, it's really hard to find something more versatile as it can cover virtually any scenario within 150 meters, which is the bread and butter of preparedness.
All of these choices are great because of availability and popularity. If SHTF and you're in need of parts, you're likely to find like models close around you, or old gun stores with parts here and there.
Don't think "Walking Dead" for shtf, finding guns laying around. Think more "Blood Diamond". You're going to need to deal black market. You use what you can get.
Smith victory 22lr is a tac driver, its heavy, but very easy to take down! Also i think small semi auto high cap pistols are most important for practicality! Concealability will be huge, for 12 gauge, a perfect inexpensive option is the mossberg maverick 88, got the model that comes with a 28 inch field barrel plus a 18.5 security barrel for 350$
I'm basically starting over due to some hard times. I'm settled on only NATO cartridges for my new guns. The ammo is plentiful and common at any store. If the hard times come, it will be easy to come by.
You need to consider local laws. In some states you can buy whatever you want without licensing. Others may require a licensing process which may take 6 months or more for a handgun or even certain types of rifles. In that situation, get the .22 rifle and maybe the shotgun (while keeping money for the handgun) while you are waiting for the permit to come through.
A long time ago in several survival magazines, including SOF, (SOLDIER OF FORTUNE TALKED ABOUT THE 5,000 ROUNDS OF 22LR IN AN AMMO CAN WAY BACK WHEN AND SUGGESTED THE RUGER 10/22 RIFLE. OWNED MANY OF THEM OVER THE YEARS AND PRACTICED A LOT WITH IT TO IMPROVE ALL 4 SHOOTING POSITIONS THE US ARMY / MARINES USED TO TEACH. NOW, IM OLDER AND WHITTLED DOWN TO JUST A FEW FIREARMS. AFTERALL, I CANT CARRY MANY ANY MORE DUE TO OLD AGE AND THE HELL I AINT GONNA LIVE FOREVER ,ATTITUDE. SO, AN AR, a 45acp and an ar10. That's all I need.
Actually there is technically a bolt action 1022. It's not called the 1022 it's called the 77/22. I'm not sure if Ruger still makes them but I just looked on GunBroker and you can buy them and I believe they accept the same magazine as a 1022. Also Ruger makes a Ruger American 22 model that accepts The same magazines as the 1022.
My 5: 1. Primary handgun. Full size semi-auto in a full size caliber. 1911 .45acp 2. Backup handgun. Something small and easy to conceal, when being discreete matters, or to carry alongside your primary. Something like a .38 snubnose. Colt Detective Special 3. Spare handgun. Something that can replace the primary if need be. Colt Python .357 magnum (also feeds .38, sharing ammo with the backup) 4. Pump action 12 ga. Versatile. Not ideal for hunting with 18" barrel, but will do in a pinch. Mossberg 500/590 5. AKM in 7.62x39 - more oomph than .223, virtually idiot-proof. Alternatively an AK-74 or a 5.56 AK because of ammo availability.
Based on all youve just shared with us. None of what you bought or did was a waste of money or time. That practical experience is hard to learn from a book, and for those of us open to allowing you to make these mistakes on our behalfs, we will be able to save money but more importantly, save time, and focus on practicing with more shtf practical guns. Thank you
If I were starting out today: 1. M&P 2.0 5" 9 mm 2. S&W FPC 3. M&P 15-22 4. AR platform rifle 5. 12 gauge shotgun probably Mossberg Maverick 88 Besides the M&P being the most reliable pistol out there, Smith and Wesson value is simply the best out there currently. With the cross compatibly of the pistol and PCC, in both magazines and caliber. The 15-22 gives you the dedicated 22 lr with AR platform battery of arms. The AR platform rifle comes next due to ammo availability, otherwise I would choose the AR 10. Finally 12 gauge gives you multiple usage cases from bird and small game hunting, up to deer and even large game. Also adds a layer of home defense that is devastating. These are choices for shtf not personal preference but practical choices chozen for value over flash.
Thank you for the video. I learned a lot and completely understand your choices and the order of those choices. I am 70 years old and didn’t get into personal firearms until I was 62. I 100% concur with your 1st choice being the handgun, but for a readiness scenario I recommend that everyone’s first gun be a Glock 19 MOS. The G19 is the most ubiquitous hand gun in the world and if you can shot it you can shoot any striker fire gun you are likely to come across. It is in 9mm and you can run any standard Glock mag in it from 15 round to 30 rounds, and there are a ton of after market parts. My No.2 choice would be your recommendation of the 500 for all the things you pointed out. Having two different barrels greatly increases its versatility. A pump action 12GA shotgun is the most utilitarian firearm you can own. I personally went with the Mossberg 590A1, and like you did to your 500, I put on the MagPul furniture. I also equipped it with an Eotech RDS optic, Surefire weapons light, and an Ontario M9 bayonet. Based on what you have said in this video about you No.3 gun, my No.3 would be an AR15 platform gun, but instead of 5.56x45, I would go with .223 Wylde because of its ability to take both the 5.56x45 and the .223 Remington. My 4th recommendation is a good bolt gun. I live in a state that requires you to hunt with straight wall cartridges and in a caliber of .357 or larger. My choice would be a Ruger American Standard Gen II in .400 Legend. If game laws aren’t your concern then I would go with the Ruger American Std Gen II in 6.5 CM. Those are the guns that I would be restarting my collection. The Ruger 10/22 isn’t on my list. It may be a nice to have, but I don’t see it as a necessity gun like I do the others.
Great video as always. The only thing I would differ on is a Bolt Action 22 instead of the 10/22 for the fact that will will digest any type of ammo without a hick up from CB caps to high velocity loads.
Yes. I have had such bad luck with getting 22LR to work in any semiautomatic. I don’t have the patience to keep trying different brands until I find one that works. My goto 22 is a Smith & Wesson revolver, I don’t remember what the model is, but it goes bang every time you pull the trigger. I have 4 or 5 22 semiautomatics but I don’t consider any of them to be reliable.
@@evenmoremax2540 Yeah, the 10/22, I forgot about that. But I have a Henry AR7, Ruger Mark 1, Jennings pocket pistol and a 1911 in .22LR that are all jamomatics.
In my perfect America, I'd have a single action 45 long Colt pistol and A 45 long Colt lever, but that day is gone. I agree with what you recommend For the current situation.
How about a large caliber PCP airgun, unlimited supply of ammo if you can melt lead and pump air with a hand pump... Silent, effective to hunt up to 50 yards...
I really like your video. You did a good job with the presentation!!! I would add a lever action 30-30 in the mix or maybe a 357 carbine. You can get a used 30 30 for around $200 and the round is as effective as a 7.62X39. You already have an AR for property defense. Thanks for the post. I enjoyed it.
All good choices and my list would be very similar. If I may ask, what brand of AR is that? The magwell is interesting looking in that it looks depressed inward from the edges (if that makes any sense). Thought it looked interesting. Take care MP.
My list. (I owned quite a few guns years ago but sold them when I went on tour). First gun: Beretta APX Centurion 9mm. Second gun: Ruger PC Carbine chassis model. Third gun: Ruger 10/22 I put in a Bullpup stock. Fourth gun: AR10 .308. Fifth gun: Kimber Micro 9 Raptor 9mm. Sixth gun: Ruger 10/22 8" Charger. Seventh Gun: Kimber Mako R7.
I would say the CMMG conversion is good but the down side is you get a much shorter actual barrel, getting only a few inches of .22lr barrel before changing to the .223 barrel, and the twist rate for your .223/5.56 rifle might not work for the .22LR. Not to mention gumming up your barrel with raw lead rounds or rounds with that coating many .22lr have. It might affect your accuracy when using rifle rounds.
@@evenmoremax2540 I agree. Better to buy a dedicated .22LR platform. Less issues and also gives a back up in case your 5.56 platforms goes inop for whatever reason.
@@westernoutpost4154 Every owner, and I mean every single one, says exactly that same thing. I know a few guys who have sold off their 10/22s because they like the M&P so much more. I don't have one myself, but it's on the ever growing "list". 😆
Shotguns are a must for sure. A .22 wouldn't be a bad choice definitely need an AR and some kind a hunting rifle. Hand guns are essential as well. Just my list.
At least one or two firearms of every common ammunition type. Something small enough to be transported via vehicle, or perhaps 1-2 carried per family member. Firearms chamered for: 9x19mm .45 ACP 5.56x45mm .308 12 Gauge .22 LR .357 Magnum
Great video 👍 very helpful information. I always suggest people buy .300blkout for first AR-15 ammo is right at 5.56 cost nowadays and it's a very capable caliber. I run this system for my caliber .300 Blackout .300 WimMag 7.62X39 9mm 10mm .357mag .38spl .22lr these are my do all perfect for me calibers.
I was very lucky. I was into Firearms long before I was into preparedness. I had been shooting USPSA competition for almost a decade before I got into preparedness. Not to mention I have been hunting since I was a child. Where I live there is no season for deer nor is there a limit. It was common for me to go out and shoot 7 to 13 deer a day. So by the time I got into preparedness I knew exactly what types of firearms I needed more of.
@Tom Conlin they are considered a invasive species. There are no natural predators. No known diseases. And SCI considers them to be the most delicious deer species. I have tried deer in the continental United States. No thank you. We have herds of thousands upon thousands. We have so many even Joe Rogan talked about it on his podcast.
9mm full size pistol, 12 gauge pump shotgun, 22 rifle, bolt action large cartridge, .22 LR pistol. A semiautomatic rifle. Get ammunition and several magazines for all Sig P226 MK-25 9mm is my go to also bought a Mossberg 12 gauge for a first but went with the 535 with 24” rifled barrel and a 28” smooth bore. I LOVE MY RUGER 10/22!!! It’s about 350-375 now but 300 on sale or shop around
Jus seconds into watching video...let's see if I'd pic the same and what order. 1st...handgun 9mm full size 2nd ...shotgun , 12ga. Pump or Autoloader 3rd....308 bolt rifle w scope of course 4th...223 platform AR15 style w 30 round mags , personally I prefer scope ,a reflex sight for close quarters would be good too. 5th... 22cal. Ruger 10/22 preferred so many options and accessories available for. It's a dependable gun.
Don't watch this channel very often. I always feel like I am watching an infomercial. But this is one of his better videos. Less selling of sponsor brands and more on target with the video topic.
Magic, what is your opinion on selling your old guns to fund higher quality guns? Do you think people should hang onto their old guns for use as barter items?
I think for me, after a fire or would suggest, 1. Glock 19, 2. Canik MC9 mete (or p365, HellCat, g43x, or any micro 9mm for carry) 3. 12ga mossberg 590 or 500. 4. A Colt AR15. 5. .308 bolt action or Springfield M1a, or AR10. 6. Henry lever action 22 16” won’t jam/miss fire as much, and will shoot all types of ammo as prepping rifle. 7. SKS or AK47. 8. Full-size pistol G34 or G17. 9. 9mm carbine/rifle like Henry rifle, or Ruger pc9. 10. Pocket gun/also cheap gun to lock in car when not needed like a G43, .38/.357 J frame snub, g42.
This is sound advice and an excellent video. I like your go big or go home of the.357 magnum as a first firearm. 😂 Started with 9mm full size handgun to 9mm EDC handgun to .556 AR15. Thinking about a .22 Ruger rifle for inexpensive plinking and less expensive rifle practice. Next maybe some optics or a scope and then maybe a Mossberg 940 12ga. A long range bolt action is sometimes called a ’precision’, firearm. Great video.
When I first started, I very quickly found the utility of the AR modular system meaning that it wasn’t long until I bought a 7.62X 39 upper. I was loving the days of $.18 around ammo. I reload and this was cheaper than I could even reload good quality 223 for plinking. Next game, the 450 bushmaster upper. And then the 6.5 Grindel. So I basically had four caliber configurations that I could basically just swap out a nicely built AR lower. I agree everyone needs a good quality 22 LR. And I do have a CMG conversion. The caliber conversion head, the piece that basically looks like it’s made out of a 223 case ended up splitting after about 1000 rounds. However, the folks at CMG were fantastic to work with and within a week I had a replacement at no cost. Something I have become a fan of and recent years is pistol caliber carbines. Take a mediocre 40 caliber Smith & Wesson run it down a 16 inch barrel and you end up with 10 mm performance when it exits. The projectile will pick up over 200 ft./s. And accuracy is easily at four or 5 inches and 50 yards and paper plate at 100. And if you happen to have that car been in the same caliber as your side all the better.
Not sure how a 590 Cruiser was a waste of money? The Cruiser usually had the 20" barrel and 9 round capacity. Changing out and ditching the pistol grip is a sinch and just put on a stock. That would be a much better option than the 500 with the 5' barrel you have now.
Great video. Having used all of these firearms over the years, if I was new and starting out I would recommend a shotgun (12G/20G) over the AR. Versatile and far easier to hit a target for a newbie (and way easier to maintain). In fact, now that I think about it, I might even bump up the .308 and choose the AR last. The AR takes alot of practise to get good with and can be depending on the model, be unforgiving with maintaining for a newbie
Did you make some of the same mistakes as me when you first started buying guns for preparedness? If you could start it all over, would you follow my order of priority? Or do you have a better idea?
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I got my shotgun as the pandemic hit. It was the last 12g pump in the local store hah i payed too much for it though. Then i got a pistol, bolt action, then finally an AR so I was a little out of order hah
As cheesy as it sounds....proud of you man. You have really matured in practicality and research . I knew you'd get to this point. Thanks for listening and thinking. Great video.
Side arm 45.
Rifles 22, 308, 7mm.
Shotgun. 👍 Those are our picks
Agree with you on just about everything. Only thing I would slightly modify is getting an anti material for the 5th firearm. Specifically one that is geared for longer distances. There could come a time where you need to delete some things from a long distance. Just my $.02.
I made a ton of mistakes along the way. I’ve bought and sold so much guns but also junk to bolt on to guns since 2004, wish I could just slap that kid upside the head and have a much better end result for a much lower total cost.
At the end of the day though, it didn’t turn out too bad. I’ve got what I need. I just don’t have some peripherals I wish I did because i was busy chasing the next thing.
Yes you definitely need these guns but more importantly you need a firearm for each member of the household to carry and use.
In this video he has 5. Two for him, three for others. Can't carry them all.
No you need five for each person
I live alone
Agreed. Got to arm the family. I try to keep compatibility and consistency in mind when buying new firearms. My rule is 3 guns per caliber.
I personally have a glock 19s (PSA dagger) for the family, and Ruger PC9 and Ruger PC Charger for mag/ammo compatibility. Plus a bunch of ARs.
Buy 4 of everything 😅
Before buying, I highly recommend that new gun owners go to a range that rents firearms, especially pistols.
Right I made this mistake.
Regardless of what gun you choose, make sure you wear mirrored glasses and tactical gloves.
You get it.
It's the voice effect for me. Talking loudly, using that low "crack" emphasis to make it appear deeper.
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@@MagicPrepperit's the skunk hair and skinny fat man boobs that do it for me
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This is the most underrated comment on this channel! 👌🏻
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1. Handgun
2. AR-15
3. 12 ga. Shotgun
4. .308 rifle
5. .22 cal semiauto rifle....
🎉yes I agree with you
1. 9mm or 357 carry
2. 308 semi 10+mag
3. 12ga
4. Carbine/pdw in #1 cal
5. 10/22
Either the 10/22 or the carbine should break down or fold. Possibly both.
9mm slants you towards a PDW with around a 9 inch barrel
357 = full size carbine
30-06, .357, 12 gauge, AR-15-.556
Thank you. I didn’t feel like watching this guy. He drones on to much
@theminister1154 why not a 9mm takedown rifle rather than a 10/22?
40 years ago, when I started, revolvers were cheap because of the new wonder nines. AKs were 300, but ARs were 1500.
SKS was 75 bucks. Lol. Any used shotgun was less than 100. 22 rifle was 50.
The times dictate the priority. 😊
Good video, brother. 👍
Ahh the 75 dollar sks..... I wish I would have bought a box of them lol
At 18 in 2000 my cousin and I both bought an SKS for 125$ at the Reno gun show, and got 1K wolf rounds for 100$! We hunted with them, target shot with them and our very own collections were born. Now we have a great variety and chuckle about buying our first gins
I never saw the $75, but picked one up for $99!
and new full auto colt M4 was $4500, used M16 $3k 😲
Also, the 22LR, the 9MM, the .223/5.56, 12G, and the 308 are also the most common rounds out there and if it were a SHTF situation.... gaining extra ammo would be easier to get for those firearms
What you can get ammo and spare parts for is exactly where one should start. In a SHTF situation lasting years, your Gucci gun or el cheapo model isn't going to do you any favors.
Problem is those most common/popular rounds will be up for grabs when shtf...I'd get the less popular cals. That everyone won't be looking for...32-20...22 mag..357
Bingo!
@@tazmax72Common ammo will more likely be traded as currency before it all gets used, no one will want your contrarian hipster ammo for canned food trading
9mm, 22LR, 12 gauge and 308Win are the four essentials in my opinion. I bought my 10/22 from K-mart in 1989 at a cost of $120. I had to replace the barrel in 2002...LOL. What you mentioned about AR variability is extremely important.
Digging the ACOG set-up....very nice.
I also dig the ACOG. It's a TA11.
I have a brand new Ruger 10/22 that I bought from KMart back when Bill Clinton was president and the democrats started talking about banning semi auto rifles , At the time I thought it would go way up in price and that is about what I paid for mine around 120 dollars, I have never fired that rifle it has been in my closet ever since
@@bluemouse5039 go fire it! They make these little crank things for like $20 that make it go pretty much full auto. Its legal too
@Blue Mouse i'd offer you 350 for it so that is a decent markup
ah yes 1989, that is the year i bought my ruger 10-22 , marlin 336 30-30, winchester 12 ga defender, marlin 9mm camp carbine all from K mart, i had just turned 18 and graduated HS
I would have to agree with you on the type of guns , but the first one I would buy is the shotgun. Good for everything.
I think a pump shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge with 2 barrels (shot and slug) would be my first choice
My list, for those in more restricted states would be .22lr, any bolt rifle, 12ga shotgun. Shotguns, in my opinion, are the most capable and diverse weapons system available. They are cheaper than most weapons, and you can set them for anything.
ruger mini 14
@@commiesnzombies just get a AR.
same price, same ammo, better magazines, better weight, and better/more attachment options.
dont get me wrong, i love some wood on my guns, but the mini is just worse in every way.
now, if they made a mini that took ar mags, then id sing a different tune.
@@20tigerpaw20 true but in blue states that ban AR rifles the mini 14 ranch may still be available, it looks like a normal hunting rifle to a democrat
@20Tigerpaw True, but the mini 14 is also piston operated, so it's cleaner.
@@commiesnzombies in nj, where I'm from, the mini 14 is banned by name. However, we can own ar variants, though they are cucked. Less than CA, but still. 10 round mag.
According to nj law;
If it has 2 or more of the following, it's an "assult weapon"
1) collapsible or folding stock
2) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the acton of the weapon
3) an area to attach a grenade launcer/or an attached grenade launcher
4) a threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash hider/suppressor.
5) a detachable magazine.
Don't get me started on the assult shotgun and pistol categories. It's nuts. We also have a slew of weapons based by name for no real reason.
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summary of Magic Prepper's video recommendations:
1. S&W 500 magnum 8.5" barrel (every day carry, shoulder holster for personal defense)
2. NAA Mini Revolver .22 LR 1.125" barrel (with taclight and laser, provides reliable home defense and can be passed to lesser trained family members)
3. Marlin 1895 Stainless 45-70 18" barrel (good for varmint removal such as rodents in garden)
4. Barrett M81A1 .50 BMG 29" barrel (necessary for serious dove hunting, ubiquitous ammo choices for upland bird and waterfowl)
5. Pedersoli Brown Bess .75 caliber smoothbore musket 42" barrel (tons of utility, doubles as shotgun for small game and bird hunting, can be loaded with fishing weights or rocks in an emergency)
Thanks for the quick summary 😂
Dude, you left off the Taurus Judge....
Fail for no muzzle loading cannon for home defense.
thanks! saved me lots of time.
you left out the gyrojet and soviet spetsnaz underwater rifle
Great advice. My 308 is an M1A. My 22 LR is a take down model. Fun to shoot and I started my kids on it.
Take down rifle is an awesome idea for shtf if you have to travel. So is a folding carbine in your pistol caliber.
My great grandpappy took out an ISIS terrorsit in vietnam back in 1862 with a 22 from 2 miles away in a hurricane. The 22 is totally capable.
Can we be friends?
That was my grandpappy he shot. He was riding his horse in the hurricane, and fighting with only a sword, cutting off peoples heads, when that happened. It didn’t kill him by the way, he told me, because his skin was made out of dragon scales. It did knock him off the horse though and that’s probably why your grandpappy tells you that story. Not saying he didn’t think he killed him, I’m just saying your grandpappy may have embellished it a bit to seem tougher than he was.
22 cal is actually a great partisan gun for acquiring better weapons with several people with 22 rifles can set up ambush to acquiring better weapons from their enemies by concentrating their fire on the enemies and taking the enemies weapons the 22 is accurate can put out a withering amount of fire and when several are used for the same targets can be very effective and they will shoot a mile and are cheap
In the last 3 years, first to last Iv bought.
Mossberg 930 12-gauge security flat black , Taurus G2 9mm, green and black, Winchester XPR 308 ,Strata camo, Kimber,Custom 2 1911 45,2 tone, and my favorite, Live Free Armory AR 10 Tan and Black. God Bless Magic. Thank you for sharing with us. 🤠
I've never seen this guys stuff and wasn't prepared for what was going on upstairs when I clicked on the video. I wasn't sure if he was wearing a hat or had been hit by a lightning bolt.
Anyway, quite practical for a prepper. I'm used to a bunch of nuts but I appreciate his practicality.
Just how my hair grows. I have vitiligo.
@MagicPrepper I have had alopecia on my head various times in my life. 40 plus bald patches on my head. My old man used to say, "hey kid a leopard can't change it's spots"
@@MagicPreppermore like Vriletilligo. (Nohomo)
Have all those n different models except .308, have a 30.06 instead. Love my firearm collection. That’s why you pay out of the wahzoo for a good gun safe! Keep up the great work MP, you the man when it comes to firearms and gear we need like vests and other items.
Well I appreciate that!
06 is a good choice nothing in N. America it won't put down 308 is kinda iffy on some larger game
I like your order on these. Whether consciously or not, when we got to Texas we’ve pretty much gone in this same order. 9mm carry pistol, 22lr rifle and pistol to get the wife trained up a bit, building a 5.56 currently the plan to buy a shotgun and some kind of 308. The only thing we added in the middle is my mk9, 9mm AR. That’s in the home defense slot for now. Then the fun guns after that. Great video man.
Makes a lot of sense to me at least!
I pretty much did the same thing. Except I built my AR9 and have a complete upper in both 16” and 8.5”
@@SeanMurphy00 yea I kinda wish I would’ve done that since but is a Cmmg with a dedicated 9mm lower so it’s kinda pigeonholed into one slot but I got a good deal on it and it’s a great running gun.
@@MagicPrepper I would disagree with your order for PREPAREDNESS and SHTF. Most of the reasons you gave for a 9mm pistol first is for current times in like concealed carry etc. I won’t argue that a 9mm pistol has more stopping power than a 22lr rifle, however a 22lr rifle is not only FAR easier to shoot accurately, it’s extremely light, can easily be outfitted as a battle duty rifle, has easier longer range accurately and although 22lr shells are not exactly cheap these days they are still FAR less expensive than 9mm to build a somewhat decent stockpile..
We are talking PREPAREDNESS for SHTF right??. Reality is regardless the 22lr not having the stopping power, if you hit someone with a 22lr rifle they won’t be just shrugging it off and be able to quickly come after you and will likely die because of no hospitals or medical treatment. To me a pistol is mostly only useful in todays times and a tool to get you to a rifle at best. In a SHTF scenario I won’t be venturing far from a rifle period for any reason. I sure don’t follow the “grey man” way of thinking. Reality is, whenever you expose yourself to others outside of your group/community you are asking to be attacked regardless how you are dressed.. The likelihood of you getting caught in a gun fight playing grey man only armed with a pistol against those with a rifle is likely going to be extremely high. I for one don’t want to be in a gun fight having a pistol against a rifle..
So in a nutshell a pistol is not very high on my list for SHTF preparedness. In a SHTF scenario it will be at best my secondary weapon period..
With that said you have a good list, just the wrong order in my opinion. I would place the pistol either last or close to the last in priority for SHTF preparedness.. My list would start with a good 22lr rifle that’s easily outfitted into a duty rifle (optic with backup iron rights, sling, and flashlight). I could make the argument for the shotgun, AR/AK and large caliber rifle being of next importance, to me a pistol is at the end or close to it. I wouldn’t want a 22lr rifle being my only firearm in SHTF, but a pistol would be right up with a large caliber hunting rifle being the most less desirable firearm if I could only have 1 in SHTF..
@@lanejohnson7656 Just a couple of things to point out. First off, 22lr cannot be outfitted as a battle duty rifle. It's not meant for that. Relying on someone dying later due to lack of medical care does not help you in that moment. The shooter in Fargo, ND took 21 rounds of 9mm before being stopped. Keep that in mind.
The reason a handgun is number one is because you'll actually have it with you and that's it. Not be cause of the cartridge (pistol rounds are not very effective) but because of the form factor. And there will likely be a long, transitional period before openly carrying long guns becomes an acceptable practice without painting yourself as the number one threat.
That's just my opinion. I think you'll eventually come to similar conclusions after a certain amount of time. I didn't start out with this order for a reason.
Hope that helps!
No 50 cal.. I was really hoping you gave me a reason to buy one 😂
I'm really digging the p365 x-macro, I have been itching to buy something new and that is probably what I'm going with.
Good list, completely agree with the picks.
I'm lucky I bought one before I saw the video lol!!
I was hesitant to buy my S&W SD9VE because of the cheap price. The trigger is a little stiff, but very accurate and reliable after getting used to it. Keep the great videos coming!
Those are basically just Glock clones made by S&W so they tend to work pretty well.
My SD40VE is probably my favorite pistol I've ever bought. It'll eat anything. Made me a S&W fan when it comes to pistols. Got a shield plus after that, it's now my EDC
@@TacticalRabbit42 I won an M&P 40 2.0 in a raffle and sold it. Wish I had kept it.
@@MagicPrepper the S& W Sigma is what i call the poor man"s Glock, i think Glock sued S&W over that model
My hellcats trigger was a lil stiff too-500/600rds later it's breaking in nicely. I'm sure that smith will also break in after a certain round count
In addition to your recommendations for people who don't like The Recoil of a 12-gauge to purchase a 20 gauge and if you're good with that you'll be very effective. The purchase of an extra Barrel or a second or even a third upper receiver and Barrel for an AR-15 well allow you a lot of flexibility while having to buy entirely new firearms. I've read the same advice from all books on prepping that you should start with a pistol but it's a good idea to have a second pistol either in another caliber or maybe a full size pistol and nowadays you can get a pistol and rifle combination that use the same ammunition and for people on a budget the pistol ammunition in a rifle or carbine has a lot more potency and is easier to handle
Super list and I can appreciate the chronological aspect as well.
I'd go with a 12g before an AR, but that's only because I can hunt so much with it NOW. For SHTF, I'd say the AR is way more valuable than anything else on this list.
Yes sir. Pistol,shotgun,Ar or Ak
Can’t go wrong with a good shotgun
I really liked this video and am in 100% agreement with your choices and order of firearms procurement in purely preparing for a SHTF situation.
I remember back in the day you could buy the Ruger 10/22 at K-Mart on sale for 79.99 and a box of 22 ammo for.80 cents
Geez you geezers. I bought my first rifle for around that from a Spirting Goods chain store called Morsan. On sale for around $75 . Ruger 10/22, marked 1776 Bicentennial. Still have it, walnut stock . Added a few more since the .
I'm proud of myself! This is EXACTLY WHAT I DID YEARS AGO! M&P 9mm, ruger 10/22, PA-15, Mossberg 500, and then i went crazy with pistols. A bunch of Caniks, M&Ps, and Glocks later I need to go get a 308. Oh yeah I did pick up a DD which is on my channel also
I was reminded of something i haven't thought of in a long time - PAIN.
I dislocated my shoulder, and damn, i hope we're still far off from shtf..... Little things like not being able to move my arm for 5 days without pain shooting up through my body, I'm honestly not hoping that on anyone. Great video MP as always
That's a difficult obstacle to overcome.
I broke my shoulder n two places about 5yrs ago, hurt like the dickens! Still bothers me, can’t bench press anymore cause the pain shoots through my shoulder. I wish you a speedy recovery.❤️🙏
Hey friends, remember to practice your mobility exercises! There are terrific videos on TH-cam don’t push yourself back into injury but make sure you are doing stretches and stay positive! You’ll heal faster & your ligaments and muscles will return to their proper position, a proper deep tissue massage can also help (when your doctor approves it)
i hope it was not the dominant fighting side shoulder
Ouch! Been there, done that. Careful, once it's gone out it will be a lot easier to dislocate again - and each time it hurts REALLY bad. Good luck and best wishes to you dealing with it.
I grew up in a household with a lot of guns. I can remember being 10-12 years old and just admiring my dads collection of 50+ firearms. Unfortunately, like many others, we fell on hard times and dad sold nearly all in the collection. He kept one in each “class” if you will. I’ve started my collection the same way. I’ve got my EDC pistol, a good 12 gauge shotgun, an AR15, a Rem. 700 for my bolt, and a lever action 22. I think it’s safe to say, I could tackle most tasks with what I have on hand. Now that I have the essentials, it’s time to start the fun stuff!
what brand for lever action 22 ?
@joy777alegria4 I would buy a Henry. Find one that suits you best... They have many options.
@@Master-Blaster-4x4I'd second the Henry recommendation. They make _excellent_ lever guns, and take very little practice to be proficient with.
You laid out a good path to follow for someone just starting out. The Sig P365 series has been a breath of fresh air for me after spending close to 40 years primarily carrying Glocks. Nothing wrong with Glocks, however. One should do their own research and make an educated choice, including trying at a range that rents guns before buying. Then actually learn to handle it. I’d also add that a .22 handgun, either revolver or self loader up to a Ruger in size are also worth consideration. And they’re great to train on to get ready for a Centerfire. .38/.357are also good, however, ammo isn’t as readily available as 9mm. .40s close but 9 is still easier to acquire. And .22LR is still available except for those periods of hoarding due to hysteria. Your 590 wasn’t necessarily a bad buy. I’m not as familiar with Mossbergs as I am 870s, but there are enough available options to configure a 590 into something more usable. Don’t know if they make bird barrels for them, but something to shop for. .22 rifle, either the 10-22 or a Ruger American or other is an excellent choice. The 10-22 has been my go-to for teaching my kids. They’re also great for adults for a multitude of reasons. AR is a given. Bolt gun in a heavier caliber, or an AR, at least an upper in 6.5 Grendel or similar, or an AR10 in .308 or 6.5 CM will bring home venison or other big game. For both guns, a Remington 700 beats everything else hands down due to availability which extends to parts. Still, I prefer a Tikka T3 CTR with an ample supply of magazines. They’re just so shoot-a-ble of the box. Savage, Mossberg and Ruger also worthy of consideration in terms of price. Again, great and useful advice. Every good citizen ought to have those five guns in their inventory regardless of whether or not they prep. Out to be tax breaks for acquisition, care and feeding of the “five.”
The river single six is a great 22 handgun to compliment the 10-22 for the younger shooters. I’m a huge fan of the Ruger Gunsite scout in .308 for a longer range platform with a leatherwood long eye relief optic. I’m with you on the Sig making the Glock not so ubiquitous, although I love the 10mm cartridge and the G20 and G29 are hard to beat. I got into edc when 40 was the LEO cartridge so I have M&P 40 and shield 40- so I can reload the 10mm and 40 on same dyes. Don’t overlook the Winchester defender series shotguns as their action is so smooth.
All solid choices. Great educational video. Makes me want to go out and practice tomorrow!
I call that a win.
Great video! As for your selection on .22LR guns, I would suggest a bolt action. They will cycle sub sonic .22LR and also cycle .22 short, which might be relevant in SHTF with ammo availability. Additionally, I feel that .22 conversions for AR-15's are a novelty toy. the standard 1:7 twist rate of a .223/5.56 barrel will cause most .22LR ammo to key-hole.
good points!
I might be wrong here, and please correct me if i am.
But why would fast twist make them key-hole.
Your faster twist is not a problem with subsonic loads in 224 caliber.
The fact that a 22lr barrel is tighter with .217 to properly seal the soft lead against the groves. Cloud be why it doesnt behave in a .219 223 barrel regardless of twist.
But maybe the "slop" gets worse with faster twist.
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Topics like this are so much fun! I enjoy hearing different perspectives on the subject.
@Magic Prepper,
I agree with all your choices completely. Solid content with well thought out choices that will help the newer gun owner build a capable firearm collection for all of their needs. The only one I don’t currently own is a shotty, but I’m looking at picking up a Beretta 1301 for that role. For the long range stuff I run a LWRC REPR and as you mentioned being a gas gun it can still fill that role as it’s sub MOA it’s not a quarter MOA like some of the really nice bolt guns but definitely accurate enough my uses. Keep up the great work bro!
Rick
That 1301 i(mod 2) is nice. I too like LWRC, .556, but I am considering the REPR.
Thank you 🙏🏾 this video was very straightforward, and logical.
Well thank you!
All of those are great. I would have gone with a Marlin 30-30 lever action before the bolt action. More North American mid to large games have been taken down with this round.
I like the order. I was a first time owner in 2020. I went pistol, (as a dummy with no regrets) a CAA conversation for my pistol, AR, 12 gauge, bolt .308, AR, 300bkout (upper), and then .22 (for my kids). Now on 3rd and 4th AR (built) and on to more hand guns to follow.
Getting started is the best first step no matter what.
True that! New Subscriber, liking the content......keep it up
I worked at the gun counter at a major sporting goods retailer and am a hunter and prep guy. I think that your list is pretty much spot on. This was well thought out. I think the one thing that everybody should have in their arsenal is a BB gun. So if you live somewhere where you don;t have property to shoot, you can still shoot and keep your chops. Good video.
Is a bb gun really a good choice for training purposes? I can see how a bb gun would make it easy to practice the safety rules, but what about recoil management and marksmanship?
@@saoirse_flies it is a wonderful training tool. Muscle memory, mounting (should practice daily mounting with your rifles and shotguns, and drawing with your pistols revolvers.) and sight acquisition. All life ad death skills you can hone with a bb gun. If you use a beeman P1, It is so close to a 1911 that many guys use one for training.
Get a nice break barrel 1000fps pellet gun. That’s how I honed my shooting all through highschool before I graduated from shotgunning birds only to other rifles etc
A Gamo silent cat for marksmanship purposes is ideal. Takes care of vermin quite well
@@dothedewinme I agree, have a couple in .25 that would be my first choice (depending on the situation) if ammo ever becomes available. Pouring slugs is a lot simpler than buying all the reloading equipment and supplies for the three calibers I have. I keep watching the big bore pcp options as they release new models but haven't picked one up yet.
I have many double and single stack pistols, but I mostly carry my sig p-938, p-365, and Glock 43. My sentiment is if the gun is carried, its 100 times better than the one in the safe that is not carried.In winter, I usually carry a Commander size 1911 in .45 ACP.I also have a 10/22, but I always wanted to replace it with a Marlin .22 lever action.I like your choices, enjoyable and informative video; I subscribed
This video has confirmed the plan I just laid out. I've been wanting to get into the gun world for the last couple of years, I've been doing a bunch of research. I've set some physical fitness goals with each tier of gun being my reward. I have it tiered from a .22 out to a nice .308 rifle (Mossberg MVP Scout) which I think looks cool.
Good plan. Good to see people more people getting into the gun community. Just make sure you're doing your homework when you're stepping into the new world of buying firearms. I feel like maybe I might give you a little bit of unsolicited advice so if you don't want to just ignore it.
First I would avoid pawn shops like the plague. Many mom and pop owned stores are technically pawn shops because they will take guns in on trade and I believe on loan. But you want to avoid the real pawn shops like they're the plague. First they don't know anything about their guns. Second they're taking guns from people who are desperate who might be selling a gun they know is broken and might not be safe to fire. And I just don't like pawn shops in general no offense to those of you who run honest pawn shops.
Make sure you research mom and pop gun stores before you go there. I don't want to give Mom and pop gun stores a bad name and I have one here where I live that is awesome that I completely love. People there are great. I got stuck putting together an AR-15 one time and he helped me finish it, although I had purchased the parts there and I purchased the carry handle there so he helped me and didn't even charge me. I mean I bought the parts there but still he took up time to help me.
But many still think that small local gun shops are the way to go whether they don't want to give money to big box stores or they know the people or they just simply think that local is a way to go when purchasing guns many swear by local stores.
A few things you might want to remember, many, if not all, small gun shops don't check their inventory very well, or at all, by inventory I mean the guns they take in on trade or consignment. I won't take up too much room here but I have been cheated several times. And I have been around guns since I'm a little kid. In one case I was buying an old bolt action shotgun which I collect I learned to hunt on them and I purchased it for what I did now realize was too good to be true of a price. But the rifle wasn't pristine shape, the bluing was beautiful, and not a scratch on the stock. Got it home didn't use it for years and then went to use it and the magazine didn't have a spring in it. Many of these gun stores do not check out their inventory. Make sure they do or they have some sort of ironclad warranty that you can return the gun and then make sure you get out and check it out.
I made the mistake of taking my Smith & Wesson 12 gauge semi-auto to a local gun shop. It wasn't cycling the shells they were stoving up. Honestly I don't break down my guns really far when I clean them. Most guns you can break down enough to get them clean enough by simply removing the right parts. Anyway I went to get my gun back and he said it just needed a good cleaning. Sounded a bit fishy to me but I believed him paid left. This was in the spring I didn't get it out until that fall to hunt with and sure as heck it's still didn't work. It was too late to get my money back. Even if I'd gone back in right after they"fixed it" they still wouldn't have given me my money back I'm sure. It is getting easier to find honest gunsmiths with the internet now. But still there aren't a ton of gunsmiths out there and sometimes it's a long long wait.
You deal with a bit of everything if you go to local gun shops. Sometimes people behind the counter are really profane I mean use the f word every other word. Doesn't bother me a whole lot but it might you. Most of these gun shops like this usually only carry what they think are high-end brands. They don't carry more inexpensive starter brands like high point for example. These are the people that would tell you that high points are junk and they will blow up in your hand. However if high points were always blowing up and people's hands of company wouldn't exist. Also high points have a lifetime warranty. I'm just saying in some local gun shops it's really hard to find less expensive guns that you might want to start with.
Hopefully you have friends and family that know the local area and know which are the good shops. Many of them are very good. And the ones that I don't like are completely horrible. But you want to have a good experience. And you may go into a local gun shop and ask to see a high point and they will literally tell you how stupid you are and that you should never buy one and that they're such junk they would never sell one. But high points a good going to get into at a decent price point. Guy used to listen to online a lot said that a high point in your nightstand is much better than the expensive pistol in the counter that you can't afford. I've been in local gun show elsewhere I've actually seen them make fun of people and then I've gone back in looking for a high point or something and they mocked me. Is a high point completely comparable to Glock or even a sig or h&k no. But it is a great gun to start with. Don't really care about how many rounds you're running through it because you can wear it out. And high point has a lifetime warranty supposedly so I think they'll fix it no matter what.
I got screwed so bad at home and popcorn shop one time I don't want to admit it. I was in my late twenties and should have known better. But I wanted to buy a gun for my mother just have something in her house. I was in a small local gun store and he had 22 upmatics on sale I had no experience with automatics until then except for 1911 and brownie high powers. He had a Jennings which really was a Saturday night special back in the day. He had it for $79 and most of the rest of the guns were quite a bit more and I thought well I can get something to my mom can can use but. Anyway I didn't realize till later that it was the most one of those horrible 22 pistols ever made. It was fun don't Don't get me wrong. My mom just decided she didn't want a gun in her house and told me to keep it. So I had some fun days with it but still today so much better you can do your research online.
In my opinion going to actual stores like Cabela's or sportsman's Warehouse and buying new is probably the way to go. And even they do sell some trade-ins. But you're getting a new gun with guarantees that it'll work etc. You don't have to worry about getting screwed over. I know I jumped in without you looking for my advice but I just want first time gun owners to have great experiences and honestly you're taking your chances at local gun shops. And buying new when you're starting out really probably is a good way to go because you'll start to learn the parts of the gun etc and then if you want to start buying some used guns then there it is you know how to work on them better.
Really what's been there saving grace of my firearms purchases lately is the fact that I have a local store whose owner I trust implicitly and where I always have a great time and where he knows that I won't buy anything most of the time. He'll still take his time to shoot the s*** and he knows that you don't have the money to buy a gun every time you go there. Good luck in your firearms journey.
As someone with a Mossberg MVP Patrol in 308, just got to shoot it yesterday.... fantastic rifle.
It's a tac driver, out to 100 yards I was hitting almost dead on and I'm a relatively new gun owner.
Starting as a newb many years ago it’s nice to see I ended up exactly where this guy suggest although I went.
.1 Mossberg 500 field& deer
.2 Beretta PX4 9mm
.3 AR - 556
.4 Sig P365 xl
I paid $389 for my SD9VE and it's been a great one ... 100% functional ....
I own the same gun. It’s fantastic.
I bought mine 8 years ago for 299
Yeah. I have an SD9VE also. I changed out the trigger but I agree that it is a good pistol and about 200 dollars cheaper than a Glock 19 which it is a clone of.
That SD9VE was introduced to me years ago by Randy & Scott at Apex tactical when they were two guys working out of a closet in Los Osos.
My nephews all bought that gun based on my recommendation. They've put a lil money into Apex triggers and barrels, they love that pistol & shoot matches in Parma with it
I got a setup for concealed shtf that goes like this. 357 5shot boot revolver, 380 g42 pocket , g17 fobus waistband hip,box cutter and phone in other pocket .
My son won a Bergara HMR in 300 Win Mag in a contest. Found out it is very selective about the ammo it will run. It is a very accurate rifle out to long ranges.
Beautiful gun
Top tier rifle... probably going to change out the barrel after 3000 rounds or so. That's just 300 win mag for you. Just got a Bergara crest in 308 best bolt action in my family's collection hands down
Yea he bought some federal ammo at Walmart and only 6 rounds out of 40 would chamber.
Then he bought some Norma match grade ammo and it all cycled fine.
He bought a $800 6-24x50 scope and a $100 bipod for it. So that's all he has invested in it.
So far it has been a very good shooter. Not bad for a free long range rifle.
He wouldn't have bought one that expensive. He was planning on getting a 300 win mag anyway. He still may get a Savage 110, 300 win mag to hunt with.
That Bergara is so precisely made dirt could mess with it.
They're made to hunt with,dont be afraid to use a rifle for what it was intended for. I have a Bergara B14 HMR in 300WM & if it gets dirt on it I wipe it off & keep shooting
Frankly, if I was starting over:
1) A break action SS shotgun with screw-in chokes
2) A 22 carbine (10-22 comes to mind) with lots of magazines
3) A pocket 22 revolver (expensive but literally invisible)
Enough shotgun loads from birds, to larger, to really large. And several bricks of 22LR.
Total cost ~$2K. But that's just me.
I’ve thought about carry the 365 X series as a duty gun before, just to cut down on belt weight/size for the secondary gun. Good to see someone else has the same idea
I mean, especially with the 17 round capacity of the XMacro, hard to beat.
I know it’s late but it’s been my carry pistol with a side car. Recommend. It’s light and I have 36 rounds.
Love my 10-22. jeans and a t shirt - G2c, Suit or coat - 1911, Horseback - 45 Vaquero, and a Marlin 336, SXS - Tokarev 12 bullpup, 1911 and 742 30.06 scoped. Van a friggin arsenal. Goin Go big
My first gun was a single shot 12 gauge. I live in NJ, so concealed carry isn't really feasible, since almost everywhere is restricted, including the construction sites I work on. I only own one handgun, but a load of shotguns and 2 .22 rifles. I also own a 30-06 springfield and a 7.62x54R mosin nagant. The beauty in breakopen action shotgunsis that they are the most diverse and multifunctional weapons system purely because of the chamber adapters. Out of one gun, I can shoot 12, 20, .410, .45lc, 9mm, 10mm, .22, .357. Not to mention the multitude of different loads available, ranging from slugs for deer and elk, down to bird shot for birds, with buckshot for anything in-between. You can also load less lethal loads for those hostile, but not lethal situations.
I never liked those chamber adaptors - for the weight of a shotgun, I want more than a single shot of 9mm or other pistol round.
@@Kriss_L fair enough, but you can load a double barrel with them too. Also, in a pump, you can candycane load it, where each round is worse than the last, with the last round being confetti, to rub it in the face of your assailant.
Nice. That is pretty much what I did. Moved back from NZ in 2020 with pretty much no firearms. Started with pistol and training. Built a 5.56 and got training. Then a 300 BLK Pistol and can. Then an AR10 .308 and just got a Mossberg 88 shotty. My son at home got a pistol and just got his first AR 5.56. Just found you and enjoying the content, thank you
Well thank you and welcome back!
Excellent advice!
Clear thinking.
Well spoken.
Keep up the good work.
Well thank you. I appreciate that.
Handgun : duty conceal type Glock 19 / Sig macro X
Nothing too big Nothing to small just right
Ruger 1022 in 22LR
AR15 in 556
12 gauge shotgun mossberg
Long range Rifle - 308
is it wrong to carry a beretta 92fs appendix?
@@briani7858why would it be? Love being able to thumb down the hammer while holstering after installing the decock only kit. Best handgun ever made.
I have a AR 10 16 in. 308 my best friend gave me for Christmas one year along with a 24 in. Barrel 6.5 Creedmoor upper Point being interchangable. I gave him a M1 Garand the year before. Believe me I wouldn't have given it to him but he's like a brother. Good info and advice. 👍
My first gun I bought was the Ruger 10/22. Then Mossberg 590. The one that I wish I could have back was my HK 91 that had all the accessories.
I’d suggest…
1. Shadow Systems XR920 combat frame version because it’s compatible with Glock parts and mags, the most common type to find. Plus if your in a self defense shooting this company will give you a new gun to replace the one taken.
2. Radian Model 1 223WYLDE 16” Brown Rifle, because it’s built flawlessly and has a lot of the parts your going to use to build your own rifle. But with a life time warranty. Plus unlike the SR15 and MarsL you can actually buy this.
3. Daniel Defense DD5 V3, because it’s a relatively light and affordable high end AR10 that’s not going to break on you. The only part I’d upgrade would be to a Geissele trigger. Plus unlike the SR25 and MarsH you can actually buy this rifle.
4. Beretta 1301 Tactical with pistol grip, because as far as reliability, weight, and price goes this is a great option for a shotgun. Plus it has tons of after market parts for easy fixing or upgrading.
5. Finally only after buying the others I’d suggest a Sig Sauer MPX K with added clasping stock so you can better take advantage of cheap and accessible 9mm, 9mm otherwise would only be used as backup with your XR920 but this allows you to use it as a main option in close combat scenarios. Yes this would require a stupid tax stamp but 9mm is gonna be to common to avoid this option.
This list gives you ultra reliable options that give you access to 9mm, .223, 5.56, 7.62, .308, and 12ga aka all the most common rounds in America. And gives you a weapon for every situation.
Honestly you will be happy if you just cry the first time over the better more expensive options like this. Just get the XR920 and save cash in a savings and buy the others one by one. Don’t waste your money buying in the meantime cheaper weapons that put your end goal further out.
The order depends on where you live. But my top 5 would be: 9mm pistol (same as you described), scoped 22LR ACCURATE AND RELIABLE semi-auto or bolt action rifle, 12 gauge pump action, shortest legal barrel with traditional stock at least 5+1 with a red dot, AR-15 in 5.56, scoped .308 bolt action rifle.
Haha that’s pretty much the list there bud. .223 bolt actions not too bad either. Just not gonna have the range or punch of .308. But rounds are a lot cheaper.
As a Force Reconnaissance Marine, Rhino poacher hunter, and guerrilla warfare instructor the Sig P320 and P365 are by far my most recommended first weapon. The ability to change grip modules to fit your mission, and the Flux Raider systems are game changers.
If you could only do one firearm, it's really hard to find something more versatile as it can cover virtually any scenario within 150 meters, which is the bread and butter of preparedness.
All of these choices are great because of availability and popularity.
If SHTF and you're in need of parts, you're likely to find like models close around you, or old gun stores with parts here and there.
Don't think "Walking Dead" for shtf, finding guns laying around. Think more "Blood Diamond". You're going to need to deal black market. You use what you can get.
@@ImKagetsu - I’m sure people will scavenge as many firearms as possible, and hold them hostage for their gains.
That’s 100% foreseeable, actually.
for me, its cz p07, mossberg 590s, savage 110 hunter .308, ruger 10/22, and galil ace 7.62×39...so, same general theory
Bleached bangs, smedium tee shirt and some brand new ink are the first three things you need for the zombie apocalypse! Trust me!!!
@bigernmccracken712 ha.. haha..HAHAHAHAHA. He said bleached bangs.
Smith victory 22lr is a tac driver, its heavy, but very easy to take down!
Also i think small semi auto high cap pistols are most important for practicality! Concealability will be huge, for 12 gauge, a perfect inexpensive option is the mossberg maverick 88, got the model that comes with a 28 inch field barrel plus a 18.5 security barrel for 350$
Agreed!
I'm basically starting over due to some hard times. I'm settled on only NATO cartridges for my new guns. The ammo is plentiful and common at any store. If the hard times come, it will be easy to come by.
I feel ya.
Hard times are here.
You need to consider local laws. In some states you can buy whatever you want without licensing. Others may require a licensing process which may take 6 months or more for a handgun or even certain types of rifles. In that situation, get the .22 rifle and maybe the shotgun (while keeping money for the handgun) while you are waiting for the permit to come through.
The bolt action 10-22 is what I’m bugging out with because the ammo is cheap to stockpile, much lighter , much quieter than other calibers.
A long time ago in several survival magazines, including SOF, (SOLDIER OF FORTUNE TALKED ABOUT THE 5,000 ROUNDS OF 22LR IN AN AMMO CAN WAY BACK WHEN AND SUGGESTED THE RUGER 10/22 RIFLE. OWNED MANY OF THEM OVER THE YEARS AND PRACTICED A LOT WITH IT TO IMPROVE ALL 4 SHOOTING POSITIONS THE US ARMY / MARINES USED TO TEACH.
NOW, IM OLDER AND WHITTLED DOWN TO JUST A FEW FIREARMS. AFTERALL, I CANT CARRY MANY ANY MORE DUE TO OLD AGE AND THE HELL I AINT GONNA LIVE FOREVER ,ATTITUDE. SO, AN AR, a 45acp and an ar10.
That's all I need.
There is no such thing as a bolt action 10-22. 10-22 is the model of the ruger semi 22lr. Like a Winchester 94 or a marlin modle 60.
@@joshuabennett7334 your right! I missed those words, "bolt action"
Actually there is technically a bolt action 1022. It's not called the 1022 it's called the 77/22. I'm not sure if Ruger still makes them but I just looked on GunBroker and you can buy them and I believe they accept the same magazine as a 1022.
Also Ruger makes a Ruger American 22 model that accepts The same magazines as the 1022.
@@garyfullmer4353 "Actually" that's NOT a 10/22.
My 5:
1. Primary handgun. Full size semi-auto in a full size caliber. 1911 .45acp
2. Backup handgun. Something small and easy to conceal, when being discreete matters, or to carry alongside your primary. Something like a .38 snubnose. Colt Detective Special
3. Spare handgun. Something that can replace the primary if need be. Colt Python .357 magnum (also feeds .38, sharing ammo with the backup)
4. Pump action 12 ga. Versatile. Not ideal for hunting with 18" barrel, but will do in a pinch. Mossberg 500/590
5. AKM in 7.62x39 - more oomph than .223, virtually idiot-proof. Alternatively an AK-74 or a 5.56 AK because of ammo availability.
Iv been buying 308 ammunition for the last 30 years and I'll be 40 this October 😊
I would call that Mt. Ammo 👍
you started preparing for a zombie apocalypse or soviet invasion at age 10
Based on all youve just shared with us. None of what you bought or did was a waste of money or time. That practical experience is hard to learn from a book, and for those of us open to allowing you to make these mistakes on our behalfs, we will be able to save money but more importantly, save time, and focus on practicing with more shtf practical guns.
Thank you
If I were starting out today:
1. M&P 2.0 5" 9 mm
2. S&W FPC
3. M&P 15-22
4. AR platform rifle
5. 12 gauge shotgun probably Mossberg Maverick 88
Besides the M&P being the most reliable pistol out there, Smith and Wesson value is simply the best out there currently. With the cross compatibly of the pistol and PCC, in both magazines and caliber. The 15-22 gives you the dedicated 22 lr with AR platform battery of arms. The AR platform rifle comes next due to ammo availability, otherwise I would choose the AR 10.
Finally 12 gauge gives you multiple usage cases from bird and small game hunting, up to deer and even large game. Also adds a layer of home defense that is devastating.
These are choices for shtf not personal preference but practical choices chozen for value over flash.
Thank you for the video. I learned a lot and completely understand your choices and the order of those choices. I am 70 years old and didn’t get into personal firearms until I was 62. I 100% concur with your 1st choice being the handgun, but for a readiness scenario I recommend that everyone’s first gun be a Glock 19 MOS. The G19 is the most ubiquitous hand gun in the world and if you can shot it you can shoot any striker fire gun you are likely to come across. It is in 9mm and you can run any standard Glock mag in it from 15 round to 30 rounds, and there are a ton of after market parts. My No.2 choice would be your recommendation of the 500 for all the things you pointed out. Having two different barrels greatly increases its versatility. A pump action 12GA shotgun is the most utilitarian firearm you can own. I personally went with the Mossberg 590A1, and like you did to your 500, I put on the MagPul furniture. I also equipped it with an Eotech RDS optic, Surefire weapons light, and an Ontario M9 bayonet. Based on what you have said in this video about you No.3 gun, my No.3 would be an AR15 platform gun, but instead of 5.56x45, I would go with .223 Wylde because of its ability to take both the 5.56x45 and the .223 Remington. My 4th recommendation is a good bolt gun. I live in a state that requires you to hunt with straight wall cartridges and in a caliber of .357 or larger. My choice would be a Ruger American Standard Gen II in .400 Legend. If game laws aren’t your concern then I would go with the Ruger American Std Gen II in 6.5 CM. Those are the guns that I would be restarting my collection. The Ruger 10/22 isn’t on my list. It may be a nice to have, but I don’t see it as a necessity gun like I do the others.
Great video as always. The only thing I would differ on is a Bolt Action 22 instead of the 10/22 for the fact that will will digest any type of ammo without a hick up from CB caps to high velocity loads.
You know, that is a good point. The Ruger American .22lr is probably something I need to add to the list.
Yes. I have had such bad luck with getting 22LR to work in any semiautomatic. I don’t have the patience to keep trying different brands until I find one that works. My goto 22 is a Smith & Wesson revolver, I don’t remember what the model is, but it goes bang every time you pull the trigger.
I have 4 or 5 22 semiautomatics but I don’t consider any of them to be reliable.
Henry lever action. Feeds short, long, and long rifle.
@@randydiabolo Really? In my mind the 10/22, Ruger Mark series, and Colt Woodsman line are among the most reliable autoloaders out there.
@@evenmoremax2540 Yeah, the 10/22, I forgot about that. But I have a Henry AR7, Ruger Mark 1, Jennings pocket pistol and a 1911 in .22LR that are all jamomatics.
In my perfect America, I'd have a single action 45 long Colt pistol and
A 45 long Colt lever, but that day is gone.
I agree with what you recommend
For the current situation.
My first three...
Mossberg shotgun
9mm
AR-15
Agreed. I think these would suffice for most people. Especially if you get a good scope for the AR-15.
I would switch out the 10/22 with a s&w 15-22 so when you go to ar you are well trained on the platform
How about a large caliber PCP airgun, unlimited supply of ammo if you can melt lead and pump air with a hand pump... Silent, effective to hunt up to 50 yards...
Not a bad idea to have either.
I really like your video. You did a good job with the presentation!!! I would add a lever action 30-30 in the mix or maybe a 357 carbine. You can get a used 30 30 for around $200 and the round is as effective as a 7.62X39. You already have an AR for property defense. Thanks for the post. I enjoyed it.
Hey I appreciate the kind words
I wish I could find a used 30-30 - if you don't mind me asking, where are you located?
All good choices and my list would be very similar. If I may ask, what brand of AR is that? The magwell is interesting looking in that it looks depressed inward from the edges (if that makes any sense). Thought it looked interesting. Take care MP.
It's a Wilson Combat billet lower. My WC Ranger build.
Ah, very cool. Thanks!
My list. (I owned quite a few guns years ago but sold them when I went on tour).
First gun: Beretta APX Centurion 9mm.
Second gun: Ruger PC Carbine chassis model.
Third gun: Ruger 10/22 I put in a Bullpup stock.
Fourth gun: AR10 .308.
Fifth gun: Kimber Micro 9 Raptor 9mm.
Sixth gun: Ruger 10/22 8" Charger.
Seventh Gun: Kimber Mako R7.
I would say the CMMG conversion is good but the down side is you get a much shorter actual barrel, getting only a few inches of .22lr barrel before changing to the .223 barrel, and the twist rate for your .223/5.56 rifle might not work for the .22LR.
Not to mention gumming up your barrel with raw lead rounds or rounds with that coating many .22lr have. It might affect your accuracy when using rifle rounds.
This 👆
Every time, and I mean every single time, someone mentions a CMMG kit, someone else says to just buy an M&P 15-22... Today, I am that someone. 😁
@@evenmoremax2540 I agree. Better to buy a dedicated .22LR platform. Less issues and also gives a back up in case your 5.56 platforms goes inop for whatever reason.
@@evenmoremax2540 LoL me too! I love my Ruger 10/22, but the M&P 22 is awesome 😎 one of my favorite guns of all time 👍
@@westernoutpost4154 Every owner, and I mean every single one, says exactly that same thing. I know a few guys who have sold off their 10/22s because they like the M&P so much more.
I don't have one myself, but it's on the ever growing "list". 😆
Shotguns are a must for sure. A .22 wouldn't be a bad choice definitely need an AR and some kind a hunting rifle. Hand guns are essential as well. Just my list.
Agreed. I went Sig 226,870 and then 10/22 when I first started buying firearms. That was waaaaaay before the AR market came about
Since 1983, how many OOPS have I made, " TO MANY". 😢. Don't forget CROSSBOW, PELLET RIFLES and WRIST ROCKET SLINGSHOT. 😊
.30 cal big bore air rifle is way under rated. Ammo is cheap and you could still take down a deer.
Oops galore over here.
butterfly knives, throwing stars, nunchaku, blow gun, dart gun, kamas, sais, tonfas,
At least one or two firearms of every common ammunition type. Something small enough to be transported via vehicle, or perhaps 1-2 carried per family member.
Firearms chamered for:
9x19mm
.45 ACP
5.56x45mm
.308
12 Gauge
.22 LR
.357 Magnum
the one that doesn't get you killed
Man that's some real wisdom right there😂
Great video 👍 very helpful information. I always suggest people buy .300blkout for first AR-15 ammo is right at 5.56 cost nowadays and it's a very capable caliber. I run this system for my caliber
.300 Blackout
.300 WimMag
7.62X39
9mm
10mm
.357mag
.38spl
.22lr these are my do all perfect for me calibers.
I was very lucky. I was into Firearms long before I was into preparedness. I had been shooting USPSA competition for almost a decade before I got into preparedness. Not to mention I have been hunting since I was a child. Where I live there is no season for deer nor is there a limit. It was common for me to go out and shoot 7 to 13 deer a day. So by the time I got into preparedness I knew exactly what types of firearms I needed more of.
That is a great background to have before stepping into this area
13 deer a day ? they must breed like mice on your planet
@Tom Conlin they are considered a invasive species. There are no natural predators. No known diseases. And SCI considers them to be the most delicious deer species. I have tried deer in the continental United States. No thank you. We have herds of thousands upon thousands. We have so many even Joe Rogan talked about it on his podcast.
I bought a CZ Bren 2 11", Tavor 7, 10/22, Glock 19, and a SBS as mine
9mm full size pistol, 12 gauge pump shotgun, 22 rifle, bolt action large cartridge, .22 LR pistol. A semiautomatic rifle. Get ammunition and several magazines for all Sig P226 MK-25 9mm is my go to also bought a Mossberg 12 gauge for a first but went with the 535 with 24” rifled barrel and a 28” smooth bore. I LOVE MY RUGER 10/22!!! It’s about 350-375 now but 300 on sale or shop around
Good video topic. Useful information. Here's my list in order of importance.
1. Shotgun
2. AR 15
3. Handgun
4. Sniper rifle
5. Ak 47/SKS
Jus seconds into watching video...let's see if I'd pic the same and what order.
1st...handgun 9mm full size
2nd ...shotgun , 12ga. Pump or Autoloader
3rd....308 bolt rifle w scope of course
4th...223 platform AR15 style w 30 round mags , personally I prefer scope ,a reflex sight for close quarters would be good too.
5th... 22cal. Ruger 10/22 preferred so many options and accessories available for. It's a dependable gun.
I did my collection very similar. 1st. Handgun 9×18. 2nd. 22LR rifle. 3rd Mossberg 500A. 4th. PA 5.56AR. 5th. Mossberg Patriot Night Train .308
Don't watch this channel very often. I always feel like I am watching an infomercial. But this is one of his better videos. Less selling of sponsor brands and more on target with the video topic.
Well I am glad you're here.
this is exactly the video my family and i needed! thank you!
Magic, what is your opinion on selling your old guns to fund higher quality guns? Do you think people should hang onto their old guns for use as barter items?
I think for me, after a fire or would suggest, 1. Glock 19, 2. Canik MC9 mete (or p365, HellCat, g43x, or any micro 9mm for carry) 3. 12ga mossberg 590 or 500. 4. A Colt AR15. 5. .308 bolt action or Springfield M1a, or AR10. 6. Henry lever action 22 16” won’t jam/miss fire as much, and will shoot all types of ammo as prepping rifle. 7. SKS or AK47. 8. Full-size pistol G34 or G17. 9. 9mm carbine/rifle like Henry rifle, or Ruger pc9. 10. Pocket gun/also cheap gun to lock in car when not needed like a G43, .38/.357 J frame snub, g42.
This is sound advice and an excellent video. I like your go big or go home of the.357 magnum as a first firearm. 😂 Started with 9mm full size handgun to 9mm EDC handgun to .556 AR15. Thinking about a .22 Ruger rifle for inexpensive plinking and less expensive rifle practice. Next maybe some optics or a scope and then maybe a Mossberg 940 12ga. A long range bolt action is sometimes called a ’precision’, firearm. Great video.
When I first started, I very quickly found the utility of the AR modular system meaning that it wasn’t long until I bought a 7.62X 39 upper. I was loving the days of $.18 around ammo. I reload and this was cheaper than I could even reload good quality 223 for plinking. Next game, the 450 bushmaster upper. And then the 6.5 Grindel. So I basically had four caliber configurations that I could basically just swap out a nicely built AR lower. I agree everyone needs a good quality 22 LR. And I do have a CMG conversion. The caliber conversion head, the piece that basically looks like it’s made out of a 223 case ended up splitting after about 1000 rounds. However, the folks at CMG were fantastic to work with and within a week I had a replacement at no cost. Something I have become a fan of and recent years is pistol caliber carbines. Take a mediocre 40 caliber Smith & Wesson run it down a 16 inch barrel and you end up with 10 mm performance when it exits. The projectile will pick up over 200 ft./s. And accuracy is easily at four or 5 inches and 50 yards and paper plate at 100. And if you happen to have that car been in the same caliber as your side all the better.
Not sure how a 590 Cruiser was a waste of money? The Cruiser usually had the 20" barrel and 9 round capacity. Changing out and ditching the pistol grip is a sinch and just put on a stock. That would be a much better option than the 500 with the 5' barrel you have now.
I have a Mossberg Camper Special. 3" 20 gauge version of the Cruiser.
Saw it and had to have it.
I just bought a 2011 crewmax back in February...love it
good stuff!
I kinda like this stable here-
9mm Glock partnered w/ 9mm PC Carbine
10/22
12 G
Mini 14
Thanks for the video! I'm actually putting money aside for both a 10/22 and Ruger American!
Great video. Having used all of these firearms over the years, if I was new and starting out I would recommend a shotgun (12G/20G) over the AR. Versatile and far easier to hit a target for a newbie (and way easier to maintain). In fact, now that I think about it, I might even bump up the .308 and choose the AR last. The AR takes alot of practise to get good with and can be depending on the model, be unforgiving with maintaining for a newbie