Great video! I’d have to say for me, I would choose a Winchester 1894. Light, handy, and is what I’m most comfortable with. A close second would be my Dan Wesson 1911 in 45 acp.
I think I'd have to go with a Mossberg 500 personally. Good for any type of game hunting, you can top off load, and you can adjust it with chokes/ rifled slugs as you see fit yo easily make it a 250yd gun.
I have to agree. Only one firearm… Definitely a 12 gauge. You can hunt everything from squirrels to moose and dove to ostrich… and it’s really good at stopping every type of predator.
@@CarolinaRimfire you’d be happy with either one. The only thing “better”, about the Ruger, is the 1:8 twist rate. I love Ruger also, literally 1/2 my guns are Ruger.
I finally moved from New Jersey a place where you don’t have a Right to protect your self or family to the Beautiful State of North Carolina and I’m the Happiest I’ve Been in my whole life with Conceal Carry and Open Carry and stand your ground and castle Doctrine and I’ve heard we might be looking at Constitutional Carry in 2023 one thing I’d like to say God Bless Dixie 😊❤
Good video. My choices would be a Glock 45, because it fits my large hands, and has a 17 round capacity. Also, would want an AK-74, because of its lighter recoil, and the superior lethality of its bullets,. I stocked up on non-corrosive 5.45x39 rounds, back when they were easily available.
Urban hell holes,,especially Detriot,Washington & Chicago.Places I'll never go to again in this day and time.AR15,I agree.I have 2 stock S&W M&P AR15 rifles.I haven't and don't plan on adding anything to them unless it's a tactical light.Haven't made my mind up on what light to add yet.Great choice Greg.But right now I'm just concentrating on my area.
without rule of law to me means no law enforcement and no military control. basically gangs, and folks fending for themselves. had i not just sold my last AR style rifle (toe surgeries to pay for!) i may have selected it but now I have to pick a lightweight with lots of ammo type rifle that lets me and mine get out of harms way. My Stainless ruger 10 22 takedown. has many higher cap mags and extra ammo is light compared to bigger rounds. A close second is my SKS. its reliable, shoots a big bullet, and is enough to hit and move. Another fine video Greg!, I also need more practice with rifles and slings. So used to pistols!!!!
I'm happy with my mini 14. I've made a few tweaks to it, some lite trigger work and polishing, a barrel stabilizer and upgraded sights. I love it's action and reliability. I've kept the less threatening appearance of its wooden stock but I could easily swap it into a number of configurations if I choose.
Nice video, sir. Excellent choice for a go-to handgun. I no longer have a model 10, but I still have a model 19. I've always said it's the one I'll always keep around for whatever circumstances may arise. Merry Christmas to you!
A well made AK is a good substitute for an AR. Though you have to be an AK aficionado to determine what that is. In restrictive gun law states I recommend a KelTec RDB-C. It’s a semi auto bull pup design that uses .223/.556 ammo but without the “evil” pistol grip (the “C” stands for “California”). It comes with 10 round magazines. But can use standard military 30 round mags if you can get them. It has the benefit of being short and handy but still has a full length barrel for maximum range/lethality. It is a KelTec gun though, so you roll the dice on the company’s inconsistent QA/QC. A good runner up is a Ruger Mini-14. It is over priced, not terribly accurate or dependable (unless you get a good one). But it’s also a .223/.556 rifle and can get the job done under 200 meters. Finally, if vintage is all you got, the M1 Garand or M1 Carbine shouldn’t be dismissed. They still have strengths. The Garand is almost too powerful and will punch through many things better than any .556. Out in the country being able to hit a target at 600 meters with iron sights is still a big deal. The M1 Carbine is almost too light but can compete with the AK in close up urban fights. Israeli 2nd line security forces armed with M1 Carbines have taken down Palestinian terrorists armed with AKs.
Discovered your channel a couple of weeks go when I was looking at purchasing a Taurus 856. Started browsing your videos, liked what I saw and the information you have, so I subscribed. Retired FD, closer to 70 than 60, and have "acquired"(because I can) more firearms than I care to admit. I've got to ask, what state are you from?
Great video as always, I would also carry an AR platform. After 20 plus years in the service I used the M16 and M4 extensively and I feel absolutely comfortable and completely confident with that platform. I used it in Iraq and central Asia and it's been good to me. As for a pistol my Sig 226.
Well an ar is really the only logical choice if you're in the states because you can be sure that mags and parts will be plentiful. As far as handguns 9mm is also the obvious choice as is sig because of army but I'd personally go with glock just because it's the one gun that probably has even more parts/mags out there than sig.
Salut Greg and bonne fête from France. I always enjoy your no nonsense and very interesting videos …. long may they continue …. also I sincerely hope ye gods bring a better year in 2023, as my Mum used to say “getting old son is not much fun” ….. but hey French wine, Cognac, excellent cuisine, and above all my lovely wife (a great cook) make la vie en France tres bonne! Bon courage mon ami.
great choice on the ar. i need to work on my slingmanship, too. i'm one of the lucky ones living in a rural area that can just bug-in, unless forced out. that's a sweet gp!
There's a story on that one I can't wait to tell, but I lucked out. BTW - you'll appreciate and get a laugh out of this. Our water pipes busted last night and I've spent all day and half the night under our home in twenty degree weather getting them fixed; I think. I had to tear out my first attempt. Just another one of life's obstacles. Merry Christmas!
@@LionquestFitness i'm sorry about the pipes and having to deal with it in the bitter cold wind at Christmas. i hope it's all fixed and you can enjoy what's left of the holidays!
@@fbweaver63 LOL - it happens. Tomorrow I'll be troubleshooting the hot water heater to see if an element is burned out. TH-cam definitely has it's benefits in how to videos.
Given your logic, I'd ditch the AR15 and get an IWI X95 (NATO 5.56). It has all the power and performance of an AR15, but it's 26.25" OAL (artificially pushed over SBR length with a very thick butt pad) is much, much shorter with full ballistic performance not possible with AR pistols (ideal for CQB situations). And here's something you can't do with your AR15: you can shoot it easily one handed. Plus it's made by world renowned IWI, whose reputation for high quality dependable weapons is well established. It's only downside is it ain't cheap. But quality rarely is.
Can't argue with a 16" AR in 5.56. A 50 yard zero is also dead-on at 200. Then about 9" low at 300. Pretty versatile zero for hard times. Excellent vid, thanks for sharing!
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I can see where an AR-15 is probably the most versatile and most common ammo type for a rifle. Gives you capacity, range, ability to customize. Though I shot an AR-15 recently, I do not own one, so I would have to go with my CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 with red dot and iron sights with 35 & 20 round mags in 9mm as 9mm ammo likely to be available as well. If I went with a lever action it would be my Rossi R92 in .45 Colt which has 10 rounds, its my lightese lever action and has reasonable firepower for hunting if needed, and very decent power as a defensive weapon. The down side would be large rounds means less you might carry and not a very common caliber nowadays. Thanks as always for getting us thinking Greg! Once again Merry Christmas!
I love the AR platform but in that situation I might go with an IWI Tavor X95. It's got a 16 inch barrel in a 26 inch long package. Maneuverable and well balanced and roughly the length of a collapsed 10.5 inch AR.
Get an accu strut for under the barrel of the mini 14. Helps with accuracy when the barrel heats up. Put it in an ati stock and it can be almost as modular as an AR
A good quality .22 rifle is tough to beat. 50 or 100 rounds easily fits in a pocket. Lightweight, accurate, fairly quiet and with a well placed shot, will easily drop small to mid sized game.
Perhaps a Ruger 10/22 take down or a Henry AR-7 would be an excellent choice. However, I'm not into rifles so I have to make do with my Ruger Mark III 22 LR target pistol, which is also very accurate and highly reliable.
Only one? It would have to be a G19. 15rds and easy for a gray man to conceal. I could always scavenge spare mags, ammo, and other weapons from fallen operators.
Hard to argue with 30 rounds of Felon Repellent. An AR pistol with +/- 11.5” barrel is much easier to use inside and around vehicles and still gets you from 0-200 yards effectively. If it isn’t easy to use compliance will be lax.
AR just for the availability of ammo and accessories. I actually like the feel of an SKS better, but 7.62 is getting more expensive and not as plentiful as it used to be. I am also using a Taurus handgun in .40 S&W as primary. As my ammunition for that is well stocked, not super concerned about my primary handgun choice, and can always fall back to a 9mm.
I wish I knew. I want another two point sling like that for my other AR. I paid $12 at a flea mark for that one. It is much better made than many of the name brands I've seen and is very smooth to manipulate.
Such a terrifyin' thought of a country without rule of law. Like the wild west, but without sheriffs. I'd carry an AR-10 in either 7.62x51/.308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .338 Lapua magnum...
@@ch3cksund3ad Hmm, in soviet blue states, maybe, but depending on which county, a sheff is the last stand between government overreach, and peace. Sheriffs are appointed by the people, not unelected deep staters. A few sheriffs here in Oregon are holding the line. Am sure by now you, too don't just trust mail in votes, or outsiders. Look at what happened regarding Oregon Ballot Measure 114. We all know only parts of Portland were in favor of it. The rest of the state said no. And yet it passed... Yeah so if that ever happens in your home state, I hope you have a sheriff or two which upholds the U.S. Constitution instead of whatever the foreign sponsored liberal elite want.
Depends where you live. My very small and rote community does very well without government interference. All you need is lots of space between neighbours and responsible people.
That's a goo and sensible choice Greg, but in my case since I don't have an AR rifle, i'll opt for my SKS Paratrooper and surround me with good long knives if ever things get super crazy. Happy Holidays!
Definitely an AR for me. If you are a red dot AR guy, I hope you have spare batteries and back up irons. In a prolonged situation, batteries may not be available. Plan ahead.
Nice video with useful information. I appreciate that you aren’t advocating for a $2000 rifle. There are a lot of gun snob videos out there that suggest that if you haven’t spent at least $1500, you are somehow severely disadvantaged.
Ambi-controls, high end-barrel, good trigger,, good extraction and gas system is a must have in terms of quality statistics. You don't want to worry about ammo-brands or needs to be excessively cleaned. Doesn't loose accuracy under stress l, ect.
I've got a friend who can afford the best. We go to the range and he'll lay out $6000 worth of firearms between a carbine and two handguns. God bless him - I'm happy for him - and happy for what firearms I can afford. It wasn't that long ago for me that a Taurus handgun was a three month lay-a-way and the only gun I could afford at the time.
My son built me a really good Ar15 chambered in 6.5 grendel. The round hits hard and has plenty of power at distance. I have a canik tp9sf elite for a sidearm and an 870 tactical with the 20" barrel 8+1 capacity for short range stuff. I think practicing transitioning from rifle/shotgun to sidearm is really good. Getting hits on target while moving, behind cover and under stress is also important.
My go to load out is my Noveske AR-15 and Glock 19. If I could only pick one it would definitely be the AR. It's a great all around firearm and like most AR's these days, my AR is chambered in 5.56. So it can fire .223 or 5.56 ammunition. (If you buy one chambered in .223 you shouldn't fire 5.56 through it because of the higher chamber pressure of the 5.56) So it's easy to find ammo for, even if you had to scavenge in a SHTF situation.
Only one long gun for multiple environments? Due to the availability of ammunition carried, and expended, with the possibility of resupply from the "silenced" antagonists, no question. An iron sighted AR15 carbine M4 clone in 5.56mm. No elaborate accessories, Milspec only. A sling, cleaning kit, and as many magazines that can be carried without compromising maneuverability.
Actually I understood what you were talking about. That was the first thing that came up when I searched IPAC. I'll talk a little about it when I cover a bug out kit.
Like an old Marine once told me "a pistol is only a tool to get you to a rifle". I don't believe you can go wrong with an AR15. They're reliable and everything from ammo, mags and parts are prevalent. I used to be in the camp that went straight for an AR. I want everyone to know that what I'm going to say is just from my own personal experiences before I get torn apart in the comments. I took all available information from region to my own sense of practicality into account and came to the conclusion that the 7.62x39 cartridge was the only most ideal candidate for a "all hells broke loose" situation. I then went on to what rifle would be best suited in that caliber specific for me. I went with the 2nd generation Galil Ace. Like I said, for myself this makes the most sense. I still love and shoot my ARs so I'm not being biased, I'm just thinking of my own survival
@@iowa_lot_to_travel9471 I have a vz 58 in my collection and it's up my list as well. I also have a couple SKSs, but I hunt with the traditional one and the other is a cheaper than dirt catalogs' wet dream. A friend left that one to me when he passed away a long time ago so it only gets shot once in a while
AR has fewer parts and they are ALL easier and less expensive to fix than anything on a lever. You can also buy every part for the AR with almost no effort.
I sold my ar so I wouldnt hesitate to use one of my lever guns. 30-30, 357, 44mag, or 22lr. lever great choice and doesn't look all plastic, black and so scary!!! not my words.......
I pack a Ruger Charger .22LR in my go bag, few 25rds mags and 500rds. Water filtration, first aid, fishing kit...25lbs total. You can ruck 50lbs but will be sore the next day.
I carry a .357 revolver (ok, sometimes a .45 Colt or.44 Special) on my hip. A short Remington 870 rides behind the seat of my truck. But I keep an old Colt AR-15 with a fixed carry handle under my bed. Carry that AR all day on the sling as you walk around the ranch and you will get used to having it hanging on your body and how to work around it. Merry Christmas my friend!
I generally agree with this good advice. If anyone is interested, I have thought it out and 7.62x39 is my first line ammo with 5.56 / 233 backing it up. I own two ARs (556 & 7.62) along with two military grade import AK pattern rifles (7.62). I prefer both platforms w/ ability to shoot both calibers. I lack an AK in 5.56. I shoot about 200 rounds per month and try to keep around 4000 rounds stacked at any given time (heavy on 7.62).
I also have both calibers and prefer the 7.62. But weight of the same number of rounds and recoil, if defending from multiple targets solo, is a consideration.
Different calibers and barrel lengths if your shooting 5.56 it’s a zero to 600m gun you can literally swap uppers and basically have a different firearm
My go to is a pieces and parts bought from here and there built AR, chambered in .223/556 and since I can carry the .22 adapter and mag in my back pocket, I still get to cheat and have 2 guns :) However, I can't imagine the scenario where you wouldn't also have a side arm as well.
It is hard to argue with the logic of a semi-auto carbine that hold 30 rounds in SHTF. Still though, not having a on body concealable firearm could be risky.
been thru the gambit with AR's...only 1 out of the 5 that I had worked 100% out of the box! I lean towards Ruger Mini-14...owned 2 previous & 1 currently; all my mini's worked 100% & gave 'minute of hominid' accuracy at 50-100 yds!
The ONLY problem I have with ARs is that they are outright banned or at least neutered in these sorry ass blue urban areas so suggesting that rifle isn't practical whatsoever. If we are gonna touch up on legal rifles I would probably aim for a lever action. While these are costly and archaic by design, it'll get past the idiots on the left since it's not "black & scary". And you do have the opportunity to get in higher capacity just bear in mind it correlates with longer barrel length. If you want advice overall, it would be TO GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE ASAP!
I'll carry my saiga ak with its folding stock. Its just what I'm used to. I've had ak's all my life and never had a failure on any of them. Plus I like the hard hitting round of the 30 caliber.
Necessity would dictate that. Available space left after provisions are packed. And time to grab what you can. And the physical condition to carry two 6 to 9 pound rilfes in addition to maybe 30 pounds of gear up a hill for long hike
🎄🎄I’m really not sure and I can only carry what I own so it would probably be my m&p 9mm with a 5” barrel or my 870 shotgun. I do own a couple of lever guns so I would consider them also. Great subject Greg thanks for your videos 🎄🎄
I like a rifle like my SKS, because ammo is still plentiful, and having a fixed magazine means I don't have to worry about finding or losing magazines. Merry Christmas, sir.
Lets look at another scenario, lets say, for whatever reason, you lose the use of one of your hands, you fall, dislocate a shoulder, break your forearm, wrist,hand injury,etc. Can you operate at least one of your firearms with one hand? Put your strong hand in your pocket,or grab your belt behind your back,etc. See if you can operate your firearm with your weak hand, can you reload,work the action,etc. Military pilots were issued revolvers in case on an injury during parachuting,crash landing,etc. so they could operate their sidearm with one hand if need be. These are just the ramblings of an old paratrooper.
I have 3 rifles the AK platform, AR-15, and the Springfield Hellion. After shooting it, I just may have to make that my go to rifle..I love the way it shoots and it’s a quality firearm
This is a hard pick for me. I love my Ar 15 but ammo is getting hard to get again around me. Also I got a really good Serbian zpap AK-47 pattern rifle. Also the zpap has the under folding stock. Both have flashlight's and red dots . I might pick ak just because I got more ammo and I can shoot it better for some reason.
Nothing wrong with an AK. It might be a better choice should the likelihood of a Red Dawn situation happen. Back when that movie came out in the eighties I thought it very unlikely. Nowadays it seems more of a possibility.
If you can stay near your home, any gun you're comfortable with will do for defense (except small calibers like 22). But if you have to move, and have limited carrying capacity, a gun in more common caliber (9mm, .223, 5.56) that you will be able to replenish in your travels would be better. A gun without ammo is a club.
It's going to get alot worse. Here in Illinois they are coming after our guns on multiple fronts. They're banning our guns and mags at the exact same time they're going to allow the majority of criminals walk bond-free without waiting for trial. They passed laws last year to not remove tresspassers from private property. So with the new laws, if you shoot someone on your property with an unregistered or banned gun YOU are going to prison. All-out war on law-abiding, citizens.
Just glad I dont live in one of those disaster zones. Just carried my P07 yesterday. Maybe not a full 16" rifle, but I would agree with an AR during those lawless times. Probably also have my glock 22 inside my MCK slung around my other shoulder though too.
Interesting Question Greg...My choice at this time would be a 30 caliber carbine or another platform that handles that round. My go-to indoor range allows up to that caliber and there would be a better opportunity to PRACTICE/TRAIN. Have trained with the AR-15 many years ago before I retired but don't know of an outdoor facility in our metro that would be appropriate for that purpose. The 30 cal. doesn't get respect in some circles but earned it's chops in at least 2 or 3 wars.
Merry Christmas Frank! You know, a few years back I did a video about the AR being the "American Rifle" of today compared to the Kentucky Rifle of yesteryear and I had quite a few Marlin lever action 30/30 fans who corrected me that that was the American Rifle of today.
I have a s&w 15-22 that’s setup the same as the 5.56 AR. A lot cheaper to shoot and stay familiar with manual of arms. Bugout ? Any decent 9mm with a higher capacity that’s reliable. I would lean towards the 357 revolvers but it was so hard for so long until ammo became available I hesitate. 9mm was available much sooner.
A lot depends on your geographic location, what things you could face, how far you might have to travel and how available ammo would be. I did a little research on the BLR 71 and it is a high quality collectors item. In other words, they don't make them like that anymore. But, definitely a firearm that would serve you well.
Glock 20 is my handgun of choice (I love CZs and own many but... no 10mm). For a rifle mine is a 7.62x39 AK. I own and love ARs but a 7.62 AK is my choice for SHTF and truck carry here in the PNW.
Hope you had a blessed Christmas and will enjoy a safe and prosperous New Year. If under the conditions mentioned my selection would be a RIFLE. I do not own an AR15 but do have a excellent AK47 semi auto 7.62x39 and I may well pick it over the AR15 for a variety of reasons, dead tough and better penetration are two that come to mind. This should be an interesting discussion. I am old school so in the handgun scenario it probably would be a 1911 .45 ACP. I do appreciate the high capacity pistols in 9MM SIG P226, CZ75D COMPACT and GLOCK 19 GEN 5 PROBABLY IN THAT ORDER.
A Blessed New Year to you! BTW - an AK is a very good choice. One of the reasons being that is the firearm of our potential enemies and other ammunition may not be readily available in a hypothetical worst case invasion situation.
While it's hard for me to fathom a total break down of the US I can see a case for regional collapse. I see an instance where an 11.5 AR pistol would be very useful. Enough reach and velocity, lighter weight and a smaller package.
I have a Ruger mini 14 ! I also have an old 30-06 Remington pump for a sniper rifle! And I have an old Remington 12 gauge pump shotgun ! I have everything I think I need for WITHOUT RULE OF LAW IN THE UNITED STATES 🇺🇸!
Great video! I’d have to say for me, I would choose a Winchester 1894. Light, handy, and is what I’m most comfortable with. A close second would be my Dan Wesson 1911 in 45 acp.
Good choices and a couple of classics. Merry Christmas!
I think I'd have to go with a Mossberg 500 personally. Good for any type of game hunting, you can top off load, and you can adjust it with chokes/ rifled slugs as you see fit yo easily make it a 250yd gun.
Good choice.
I have to agree. Only one firearm… Definitely a 12 gauge. You can hunt everything from squirrels to moose and dove to ostrich… and it’s really good at stopping every type of predator.
@@Jameskenomis3 it's not the best at anything, but it's pretty good at everything.
Great considerations, Greg! I'm picking up a Ruger AR556 after Christmas. Was planning on calling it my "just in case" gun. Merry Christmas!
Great gun! I’ve had mine since the “Rona” started, and not 1 single problem.
@@stevepauley2437 That's great to hear! It was a little more expensive than the Smith M&P 15, but I love Ruger products.
@@CarolinaRimfire you’d be happy with either one. The only thing “better”, about the Ruger, is the 1:8 twist rate. I love Ruger also, literally 1/2 my guns are Ruger.
I had a Ruger and let it go for reasons other than the gun. I will say that side by side to the Sport II, the Ruger is probably the more accurate gun.
In the od green it is a beautiful thing. And feels good in the hand
I finally moved from New Jersey a place where you don’t have a Right to protect your self or family to the Beautiful State of North Carolina and I’m the Happiest I’ve Been in my whole life with Conceal Carry and Open Carry and stand your ground and castle Doctrine and I’ve heard we might be looking at Constitutional Carry in 2023 one thing I’d like to say God Bless Dixie
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Heck yeah! And Merry Christmas!
Always vote pro-Constitution, and we'll always be glad to call you neighbor! :)
@@tygre7 it is my goal in my life to
be a pro constitution voter and be a good neighbor God Bless America 🇺🇸 and Merry Christmas 🎄
It worked out very well for Kyle Rittenhouse on a ANTIFA MOB, but for me it comes down to what I own and it's a Ruger Mini 14.
A Mini Fourteen is still a good option.
👍 good stuff Greg. Love the AR platform, good choice. We are in the golden age of guns, so many good choices. Hard to pick just one.
That is for sure! Merry Christmas!
You made a great choice. My AR is a Smith & Wesson AR 15 Sport II. It's a good quality, accurate rifle.
Hi Rich - we definitely agree on that. Merry Christmas!
@@LionquestFitness Thank you, Greg. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Good choice. I have a Glock 19, s&w m&p sport II, and a marlin 1895 357magnum.
Good video. My choices would be a Glock 45, because it fits my large hands, and has a 17 round capacity. Also, would want an AK-74, because of its lighter recoil, and the superior lethality of its bullets,. I stocked up on non-corrosive 5.45x39 rounds, back when they were easily available.
Urban hell holes,,especially Detriot,Washington & Chicago.Places I'll never go to again in this day and time.AR15,I agree.I have 2 stock S&W M&P AR15 rifles.I haven't and don't plan on adding anything to them unless it's a tactical light.Haven't made my mind up on what light to add yet.Great choice Greg.But right now I'm just concentrating on my area.
Amen. BTW - Mary Christmas!
without rule of law to me means no law enforcement and no military control. basically gangs, and folks fending for themselves. had i not just sold my last AR style rifle (toe surgeries to pay for!) i may have selected it but now I have to pick a lightweight with lots of ammo type rifle that lets me and mine get out of harms way. My Stainless ruger 10 22 takedown. has many higher cap mags and extra ammo is light compared to bigger rounds. A close second is my SKS. its reliable, shoots a big bullet, and is enough to hit and move. Another fine video Greg!, I also need more practice with rifles and slings. So used to pistols!!!!
Merry Christmas Greg, and thanks for the content.
Merry Christmas Marty!
Lone dissenter here. SKS or the Vz 58. 7.62x39 is hard to beat. And the Vz 58 can be loaded similar to the SKS
Good choices.
I'm happy with my mini 14. I've made a few tweaks to it, some lite trigger work and polishing, a barrel stabilizer and upgraded sights. I love it's action and reliability. I've kept the less threatening appearance of its wooden stock but I could easily swap it into a number of configurations if I choose.
Good choice.
Use what works for you! Peace!
Nice video, sir. Excellent choice for a go-to handgun. I no longer have a model 10, but I still have a model 19. I've always said it's the one I'll always keep around for whatever circumstances may arise. Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas Chris!
A well made AK is a good substitute for an AR. Though you have to be an AK aficionado to determine what that is.
In restrictive gun law states I recommend a KelTec RDB-C. It’s a semi auto bull pup design that uses .223/.556 ammo but without the “evil” pistol grip (the “C” stands for “California”). It comes with 10 round magazines. But can use standard military 30 round mags if you can get them. It has the benefit of being short and handy but still has a full length barrel for maximum range/lethality. It is a KelTec gun though, so you roll the dice on the company’s inconsistent QA/QC.
A good runner up is a Ruger Mini-14. It is over priced, not terribly accurate or dependable (unless you get a good one). But it’s also a .223/.556 rifle and can get the job done under 200 meters.
Finally, if vintage is all you got, the M1 Garand or M1 Carbine shouldn’t be dismissed. They still have strengths. The Garand is almost too powerful and will punch through many things better than any .556. Out in the country being able to hit a target at 600 meters with iron sights is still a big deal. The M1 Carbine is almost too light but can compete with the AK in close up urban fights. Israeli 2nd line security forces armed with M1 Carbines have taken down Palestinian terrorists armed with AKs.
Good examples.
I would have to go 12 g Mossberg 590 I could get everything done and more probably 4 different loads
Discovered your channel a couple of weeks go when I was looking at purchasing a Taurus 856. Started browsing your videos, liked what I saw and the information you have, so I subscribed. Retired FD, closer to 70 than 60, and have "acquired"(because I can) more firearms than I care to admit. I've got to ask, what state are you from?
Thanks - SC.
My customized Ruger 10-22!
Great video as always, I would also carry an AR platform. After 20 plus years in the service I used the M16 and M4 extensively and I feel absolutely comfortable and completely confident with that platform. I used it in Iraq and central Asia and it's been good to me. As for a pistol my Sig 226.
Well an ar is really the only logical choice if you're in the states because you can be sure that mags and parts will be plentiful. As far as handguns 9mm is also the obvious choice as is sig because of army but I'd personally go with glock just because it's the one gun that probably has even more parts/mags out there than sig.
Definitely choices born of experience. Merry Christmas!
Great video Greg!
Salut Greg and bonne fête from France. I always enjoy your no nonsense and very interesting videos …. long may they continue …. also I sincerely hope ye gods bring a better year in 2023, as my Mum used to say “getting old son is not much fun” ….. but hey French wine, Cognac, excellent cuisine, and above all my lovely wife (a great cook) make la vie en France tres bonne! Bon courage mon ami.
Good to hear from you and Merry Christmas!
Totally agree with your recommendation(s). Thank you for your videos BTW.
great choice on the ar. i need to work on my slingmanship, too. i'm one of the lucky ones living in a rural area that can just bug-in, unless forced out. that's a sweet gp!
There's a story on that one I can't wait to tell, but I lucked out. BTW - you'll appreciate and get a laugh out of this. Our water pipes busted last night and I've spent all day and half the night under our home in twenty degree weather getting them fixed; I think. I had to tear out my first attempt. Just another one of life's obstacles. Merry Christmas!
@@LionquestFitness i'm sorry about the pipes and having to deal with it in the bitter cold wind at Christmas. i hope it's all fixed and you can enjoy what's left of the holidays!
@@fbweaver63 LOL - it happens. Tomorrow I'll be troubleshooting the hot water heater to see if an element is burned out. TH-cam definitely has it's benefits in how to videos.
@@LionquestFitness yes, definitely a lot better than those old handy-man guide books.
Given your logic, I'd ditch the AR15 and get an IWI X95 (NATO 5.56). It has all the power and performance of an AR15, but it's 26.25" OAL (artificially pushed over SBR length with a very thick butt pad) is much, much shorter with full ballistic performance not possible with AR pistols (ideal for CQB situations). And here's something you can't do with your AR15: you can shoot it easily one handed. Plus it's made by world renowned IWI, whose reputation for high quality dependable weapons is well established. It's only downside is it ain't cheap. But quality rarely is.
Can't argue with a 16" AR in 5.56. A 50 yard zero is also dead-on at 200. Then about 9" low at 300. Pretty versatile zero for hard times. Excellent vid, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Shane. Merry Christmas.
Glad you covered this subject, very well done.
Thank you Lou! Merry Christmas!
Total breakdown, without Law and Order... You must be referring to THAT Country called Chicago...😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁. A Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!!!...
Merry Christmas!
@@LionquestFitness Merry Christmas to you... And a Happy New Year...
Good video, AR here also, easy to get mags and ammo currently.
I can see where an AR-15 is probably the most versatile and most common ammo type for a rifle. Gives you capacity, range, ability to customize. Though I shot an AR-15 recently, I do not own one, so I would have to go with my CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 with red dot and iron sights with 35 & 20 round mags in 9mm as 9mm ammo likely to be available as well. If I went with a lever action it would be my Rossi R92 in .45 Colt which has 10 rounds, its my lightese lever action and has reasonable firepower for hunting if needed, and very decent power as a defensive weapon. The down side would be large rounds means less you might carry and not a very common caliber nowadays. Thanks as always for getting us thinking Greg! Once again Merry Christmas!
I love the AR platform but in that situation I might go with an IWI Tavor X95. It's got a 16 inch barrel in a 26 inch long package. Maneuverable and well balanced and roughly the length of a collapsed 10.5 inch AR.
Thank you, Greg. My choice would be a P226 or a PPQ & a Min 14 in 556. or an AR15 in 556.
Definitely good choices. Merry Christmas Bob!
Get an accu strut for under the barrel of the mini 14. Helps with accuracy when the barrel heats up. Put it in an ati stock and it can be almost as modular as an AR
Great stuff, thank you. Merry Christmas to you and yours. God Bless.
Merry Christmas Andrew!
A good quality .22 rifle is tough to beat. 50 or 100 rounds easily fits in a pocket. Lightweight, accurate, fairly quiet and with a well placed shot, will easily drop small to mid sized game.
Perhaps a Ruger 10/22 take down or a Henry AR-7 would be an excellent choice. However, I'm not into rifles so I have to make do with my Ruger Mark III 22 LR target pistol, which is also very accurate and highly reliable.
SW model 66. and an AR in 5.56, mine has a non electronic scope with back up iron sights.
Only one? It would have to be a G19. 15rds and easy for a gray man to conceal. I could always scavenge spare mags, ammo, and other weapons from fallen operators.
Also utilizing the safety as second nature, and magazine application during stress and getting back on target
Or old school...Browning High Power!
Hard to argue with 30 rounds of Felon Repellent. An AR pistol with +/- 11.5” barrel is much easier to use inside and around vehicles and still gets you from 0-200 yards effectively. If it isn’t easy to use compliance will be lax.
LOL - I love the term felon repellent!
Feel free to pass it along. Not sure where I heard it a long time ago.
AR just for the availability of ammo and accessories. I actually like the feel of an SKS better, but 7.62 is getting more expensive and not as plentiful as it used to be. I am also using a Taurus handgun in .40 S&W as primary. As my ammunition for that is well stocked, not super concerned about my primary handgun choice, and can always fall back to a 9mm.
Merry Christmas to you your family and your viewers Greg and I hope we all remember the real reason for Christmas!
Amen Jeff!
What sling is that ?? Thanks great video
I wish I knew. I want another two point sling like that for my other AR. I paid $12 at a flea mark for that one. It is much better made than many of the name brands I've seen and is very smooth to manipulate.
@@LionquestFitness any idea on any good ones where I can have it set up like yours? Must be looks good mine is a mess I need a new one
@@tacticalbt1023 I've been looking, but haven't seen anything I'd want to spend $50 on.
Well done. As always!! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Ralph!
Such a terrifyin' thought of a country without rule of law. Like the wild west, but without sheriffs. I'd carry an AR-10 in either 7.62x51/.308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .338 Lapua magnum...
Sheriff's are a big part of that tyranny
Better stick with the .308. unless you're like politician rich, that'd be the only way to be able to afford to stock up on the other calibers...
@@averagenobody6577 There's always reloadin' (:
@@ch3cksund3ad Hmm, in soviet blue states, maybe, but depending on which county, a sheff is the last stand between government overreach, and peace. Sheriffs are appointed by the people, not unelected deep staters. A few sheriffs here in Oregon are holding the line. Am sure by now you, too don't just trust mail in votes, or outsiders. Look at what happened regarding Oregon Ballot Measure 114. We all know only parts of Portland were in favor of it. The rest of the state said no. And yet it passed... Yeah so if that ever happens in your home state, I hope you have a sheriff or two which upholds the U.S. Constitution instead of whatever the foreign sponsored liberal elite want.
Depends where you live. My very small and rote community does very well without government interference. All you need is lots of space between neighbours and responsible people.
That's a goo and sensible choice Greg, but in my case since I don't have an AR rifle, i'll opt for my SKS Paratrooper and surround me with good long knives if ever things get super crazy. Happy Holidays!
Same to you Toti!
SKS. The best one gun for any and all purposes. All day. Any day. Every day.
@@iowa_lot_to_travel9471 That would be my choice if it were available to me.
Definitely an AR for me. If you are a red dot AR guy, I hope you have spare batteries and back up irons. In a prolonged situation, batteries may not be available. Plan ahead.
Good advice Mike - Merry Christmas!
Acog with tritium
Nice video with useful information. I appreciate that you aren’t advocating for a $2000 rifle. There are a lot of gun snob videos out there that suggest that if you haven’t spent at least $1500, you are somehow severely disadvantaged.
Ambi-controls, high end-barrel, good trigger,, good extraction and gas system is a must have in terms of quality statistics. You don't want to worry about ammo-brands or needs to be excessively cleaned. Doesn't loose accuracy under stress l, ect.
I've got a friend who can afford the best. We go to the range and he'll lay out $6000 worth of firearms between a carbine and two handguns. God bless him - I'm happy for him - and happy for what firearms I can afford. It wasn't that long ago for me that a Taurus handgun was a three month lay-a-way and the only gun I could afford at the time.
Never go into a gun battle with a handgun if a rifle is available because Rifles always win.....Range ,firepower and accuracy.
My son built me a really good Ar15 chambered in 6.5 grendel. The round hits hard and has plenty of power at distance. I have a canik tp9sf elite for a sidearm and an 870 tactical with the 20" barrel 8+1 capacity for short range stuff. I think practicing transitioning from rifle/shotgun to sidearm is really good. Getting hits on target while moving, behind cover and under stress is also important.
Good luck finding ammo, even if you have ammo; you can't carry much with you.
My go to load out is my Noveske AR-15 and Glock 19. If I could only pick one it would definitely be the AR. It's a great all around firearm and like most AR's these days, my AR is chambered in 5.56. So it can fire .223 or 5.56 ammunition. (If you buy one chambered in .223 you shouldn't fire 5.56 through it because of the higher chamber pressure of the 5.56) So it's easy to find ammo for, even if you had to scavenge in a SHTF situation.
Not a bad choice, Good video.
Thanks
Only one long gun for multiple environments? Due to the availability of ammunition carried, and expended, with the possibility of resupply from the "silenced" antagonists, no question. An iron sighted AR15 carbine M4 clone in 5.56mm. No elaborate accessories, Milspec only. A sling, cleaning kit, and as many magazines that can be carried without compromising maneuverability.
Happy New Year Greg. Good choice with the AR15 but whatever firearm we choose we should put as much effort into an IFAC.
International Federation of Accountants???
Actually I understood what you were talking about. That was the first thing that came up when I searched IPAC. I'll talk a little about it when I cover a bug out kit.
Like an old Marine once told me "a pistol is only a tool to get you to a rifle". I don't believe you can go wrong with an AR15. They're reliable and everything from ammo, mags and parts are prevalent. I used to be in the camp that went straight for an AR. I want everyone to know that what I'm going to say is just from my own personal experiences before I get torn apart in the comments. I took all available information from region to my own sense of practicality into account and came to the conclusion that the 7.62x39 cartridge was the only most ideal candidate for a "all hells broke loose" situation. I then went on to what rifle would be best suited in that caliber specific for me. I went with the 2nd generation Galil Ace. Like I said, for myself this makes the most sense. I still love and shoot my ARs so I'm not being biased, I'm just thinking of my own survival
Galil👍👍 Otherwise the Vz 58 or the SKS.
@@iowa_lot_to_travel9471 I have a vz 58 in my collection and it's up my list as well. I also have a couple SKSs, but I hunt with the traditional one and the other is a cheaper than dirt catalogs' wet dream. A friend left that one to me when he passed away a long time ago so it only gets shot once in a while
Great info, Greg! I’m still torn between my AR15 and a good lever action. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas Tom!
Tiebreaker may be the reload time.
AR has fewer parts and they are ALL easier and less expensive to fix than anything on a lever. You can also buy every part for the AR with almost no effort.
I sold my ar so I wouldnt hesitate to use one of my lever guns. 30-30, 357, 44mag, or 22lr. lever great choice and doesn't look all plastic, black and so scary!!! not my words.......
I will choose my 1873 Winchester over my AR-15 every time.
I pack a Ruger Charger .22LR in my go bag, few 25rds mags and 500rds. Water filtration, first aid, fishing kit...25lbs total. You can ruck 50lbs but will be sore the next day.
It would probably be my Ruger PC9. It's pretty good out to about 80 yards.
Not a bad option. Merry Christmas Tron!
Oh they’re good we’ll past that for the PC9 Charger. Ballistically easily double that.
But further with the PCCarbine.
I really like the idea of a PCC and side arm together. Share ammo & mags, great! Or 357/38sp, even better!
I carry a .357 revolver (ok, sometimes a .45 Colt or.44 Special) on my hip. A short Remington 870 rides behind the seat of my truck. But I keep an old Colt AR-15 with a fixed carry handle under my bed. Carry that AR all day on the sling as you walk around the ranch and you will get used to having it hanging on your body and how to work around it.
Merry Christmas my friend!
I had to laugh. You beat me to Merry Christmas! Also good choices!
Semi-autos, BOTH pistol and carbine FOR capacity..AR’s (plural, for the same) set-up differently for mission-capability.
I generally agree with this good advice. If anyone is interested, I have thought it out and 7.62x39 is my first line ammo with 5.56 / 233 backing it up. I own two ARs (556 & 7.62) along with two military grade import AK pattern rifles (7.62). I prefer both platforms w/ ability to shoot both calibers. I lack an AK in 5.56. I shoot about 200 rounds per month and try to keep around 4000 rounds stacked at any given time (heavy on 7.62).
I also have both calibers and prefer the 7.62. But weight of the same number of rounds and recoil, if defending from multiple targets solo, is a consideration.
Different calibers and barrel lengths if your shooting 5.56 it’s a zero to 600m gun you can literally swap uppers and basically have a different firearm
My go to is a pieces and parts bought from here and there built AR, chambered in .223/556 and since I can carry the .22 adapter and mag in my back pocket, I still get to cheat and have 2 guns :) However, I can't imagine the scenario where you wouldn't also have a side arm as well.
I like the way you talk, a cross between John Wayne and Johnny Cash. Thanks for your valuable expertise info Sir.
I appreciate it that Jimmy. I like and respected both of those gentlemen.
It is hard to argue with the logic of a semi-auto carbine that hold 30 rounds in SHTF. Still though, not having a on body concealable firearm could be risky.
I agree Dan. Fortunately, most of us wouldn't have to settle on just one firearm.
@@LionquestFitness Yep, most of us are just trying to figure which 3 or 4 to have at our disposal daily. Merry Christmas.
been thru the gambit with AR's...only 1 out of the 5 that I had worked 100% out of the box! I lean towards Ruger Mini-14...owned 2 previous & 1 currently; all my mini's worked 100% & gave 'minute of hominid' accuracy at 50-100 yds!
I ❤️ my Mini 14 with a few 30 round mags!
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL! 🙏
And Merry Christmas to you Randy!
The ONLY problem I have with ARs is that they are outright banned or at least neutered in these sorry ass blue urban areas so suggesting that rifle isn't practical whatsoever.
If we are gonna touch up on legal rifles I would probably aim for a lever action. While these are costly and archaic by design, it'll get past the idiots on the left since it's not "black & scary". And you do have the opportunity to get in higher capacity just bear in mind it correlates with longer barrel length.
If you want advice overall, it would be TO GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE ASAP!
I'll carry my saiga ak with its folding stock. Its just what I'm used to. I've had ak's all my life and never had a failure on any of them. Plus I like the hard hitting round of the 30 caliber.
Hold up, there. If it's WROL, who's to tell me I can only have one?
Good point
@@thealsatian4232 Absolutely!
Necessity would dictate that. Available space left after provisions are packed. And time to grab what you can. And the physical condition to carry two 6 to 9 pound rilfes in addition to maybe 30 pounds of gear up a hill for long hike
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Tommy!
🎄🎄I’m really not sure and I can only carry what I own so it would probably be my m&p 9mm with a 5” barrel or my 870 shotgun. I do own a couple of lever guns so I would consider them also. Great subject Greg thanks for your videos 🎄🎄
Merry Christmas Lance!
@@LionquestFitness 🎄🎄Merry Christmas Greg🎄🎄
I like a rifle like my SKS, because ammo is still plentiful, and having a fixed magazine means I don't have to worry about finding or losing magazines.
Merry Christmas, sir.
Merry Christmas Axel!
Lets look at another scenario, lets say, for whatever reason, you lose the use of one of your hands, you fall, dislocate a shoulder, break your forearm, wrist,hand injury,etc.
Can you operate at least one of your firearms with one hand?
Put your strong hand in your pocket,or grab your belt behind your back,etc.
See if you can operate your firearm with your weak hand, can you reload,work the action,etc.
Military pilots were issued revolvers in case on an injury during parachuting,crash landing,etc. so they could operate their sidearm with one hand if need be.
These are just the ramblings of an old paratrooper.
But you're correct. Definitely food for thought.
I have 3 rifles the AK platform, AR-15, and the Springfield Hellion. After shooting it, I just may have to make that my go to rifle..I love the way it shoots and it’s a quality firearm
This is a hard pick for me. I love my Ar 15 but ammo is getting hard to get again around me. Also I got a really good Serbian zpap AK-47 pattern rifle. Also the zpap has the under folding stock. Both have flashlight's and red dots . I might pick ak just because I got more ammo and I can shoot it better for some reason.
Nothing wrong with an AK. It might be a better choice should the likelihood of a Red Dawn situation happen. Back when that movie came out in the eighties I thought it very unlikely. Nowadays it seems more of a possibility.
If you can stay near your home, any gun you're comfortable with will do for defense (except small calibers like 22). But if you have to move, and have limited carrying capacity, a gun in more common caliber (9mm, .223, 5.56) that you will be able to replenish in your travels would be better. A gun without ammo is a club.
These are somewhat scary times we're living in! Let's hope it doesn't get worse! Great video Greg. Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas!
We aint seen nothing yet 2023 is going to be madness.
It's going to get alot worse. Here in Illinois they are coming after our guns on multiple fronts. They're banning our guns and mags at the exact same time they're going to allow the majority of criminals walk bond-free without waiting for trial. They passed laws last year to not remove tresspassers from private property. So with the new laws, if you shoot someone on your property with an unregistered or banned gun YOU are going to prison. All-out war on law-abiding, citizens.
HAVE a plan. HOPE..remains in the Lord
@@m118lr That's for sure!
Glock 19, sig p226 mk25, and my 12 gauge pump, all great tools for our farm.
Just glad I dont live in one of those disaster zones. Just carried my P07 yesterday. Maybe not a full 16" rifle, but I would agree with an AR during those lawless times. Probably also have my glock 22 inside my MCK slung around my other shoulder though too.
Not a bad idea Mike.
Interesting Question Greg...My choice at this time would be a 30 caliber carbine or another platform that handles that round. My go-to indoor range allows up to that caliber and there would be a better opportunity to PRACTICE/TRAIN. Have trained with the AR-15 many years ago before I retired but don't know of an outdoor facility in our metro that would be appropriate for that purpose. The 30 cal. doesn't get respect in some circles but earned it's chops in at least 2 or 3 wars.
Hi Cleon - I'd say that is a pretty good choice. Merry Christmas!
@@LionquestFitness And a very Merry Christmas to you and your family, Greg.
M1 carbine is a good all around rifle
Enjoyed the video.
Thank you Perry! Merry Christmas!
AR translates to American Rifle. 🇺🇸 Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas Frank! You know, a few years back I did a video about the AR being the "American Rifle" of today compared to the Kentucky Rifle of yesteryear and I had quite a few Marlin lever action 30/30 fans who corrected me that that was the American Rifle of today.
The AR-15 is a good choice. I would also make sure to have plenty of mags and spare parts to keep it running.
I have a s&w 15-22 that’s setup the same as the 5.56 AR. A lot cheaper to shoot and stay familiar with manual of arms.
Bugout ? Any decent 9mm with a higher capacity that’s reliable. I would lean towards the 357 revolvers but it was so hard for so long until ammo became available I hesitate. 9mm was available much sooner.
I am trying hards to choose between a browning BLR '71 in .308 and a Ruger 10-22 LR with a 25 magazne for my bug out rifle Greg.
A lot depends on your geographic location, what things you could face, how far you might have to travel and how available ammo would be. I did a little research on the BLR 71 and it is a high quality collectors item. In other words, they don't make them like that anymore. But, definitely a firearm that would serve you well.
Smart move to choose an AR-15. Enough folks have them so there will be a lot of ammo out there.
That is very true Santee.
Kac sr15 14.5 with a LMT mars lower and as for a pistol that's a flip between hk vp9 and the hk p30L those whould be my go to guns.
Glock 20 is my handgun of choice (I love CZs and own many but... no 10mm). For a rifle mine is a 7.62x39 AK. I own and love ARs but a 7.62 AK is my choice for SHTF and truck carry here in the PNW.
SAR K-2 45 acp great pistol 14 rnd . Great pick the AR platform has come a long way over the last 50 years
Supposedly it is superior in many ways to the M16's our men were carrying in Vietnam.
My daughter has a Smith And Wesson M&P and I have a sig tread. Both very good rifles.reliable and accurate.
Hope you had a blessed Christmas and will enjoy a safe and prosperous New Year. If under the conditions mentioned my selection would be a RIFLE. I do not own an AR15 but do have a excellent AK47 semi auto 7.62x39 and I may well pick it over the AR15 for a variety of reasons, dead tough and better penetration are two that come to mind. This should be an interesting discussion. I am old school so in the handgun scenario it probably would be a 1911 .45 ACP. I do appreciate the high capacity pistols in 9MM SIG P226, CZ75D COMPACT and GLOCK 19 GEN 5 PROBABLY IN THAT ORDER.
A Blessed New Year to you! BTW - an AK is a very good choice. One of the reasons being that is the firearm of our potential enemies and other ammunition may not be readily available in a hypothetical worst case invasion situation.
"High Capacity CZ .... 15 rounds"
Try the FN 509 with its 24 rounds (sold separately).
While it's hard for me to fathom a total break down of the US I can see a case for regional collapse. I see an instance where an 11.5 AR pistol would be very useful. Enough reach and velocity, lighter weight and a smaller package.
I just saw videos of the flash mobs and looters in Buffalo. Hopefully this isn't a taste of things to come.
I have a Ruger mini 14 !
I also have an old 30-06 Remington pump for a sniper rifle!
And I have an old Remington 12 gauge pump shotgun !
I have everything I think I need for WITHOUT RULE OF LAW IN THE UNITED STATES 🇺🇸!
I guess I would have to go with a lever action chambered in .357 because of availability of ammo and ability to fire .38 special as well.
Still a very viable option.
Right on, That's my choice also !
Only one? That would suck.
Yep.
Think also about what type of ammo you will use also
Good point.
@LionquestFitness go over tipped hollow points and regular hollow points.
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Estive amarrado com a família e trabalhei com poucas horas no dia. Obrigado por perguntar.
@@LionquestFitness Família em primeiro lugar 🙏🙏🙏🙏Deus abençoe.
Sight it at 25 and it'll be good at 200 which offers a lot of versatility for hunting and defense.