Only one,one,one,one. What do you grab?

[TheMoneyPit]

The world as we know it is ending, complete collapse of society with no indication of when or if things will return to normal.

Suppose you had to choose:

One rifle
One pistol
One knife
One flashlight

What do you choose and what types of considerations influenced the decisions?

I just wanted to get the question out there...I will come back and leave my choices after I give it some more thought.

 

[BDinPutnam]

I always love these.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I would die from indecision.

 

[Marine Cpl]

One pistol. You can make light other ways or just hunker down when the sun drops. You can cut things with other devices. (Sharp stone, wire, glass, ect.) You can't conceal a rifle if you need to but you can defend yourself and hunt with a pistol.

 

[Darth]

One pistol. You can make light other ways or just hunker down when the sun drops. You can cut things with other devices. (Sharp stone, wire, glass, ect.) You can't conceal a rifle if you need to but you can defend yourself and hunt with a pistol.

You're an idiot.

 

[Darth]

G19

Some AR in .223

Some 2AA led flashlight

Ka-Bar Becker size fixed blade




Or similar.

 

[Marine Cpl]

You're an idiot.

And you are a submissive.

 

[Darth]

And you are a submissive.

Which means I'm clearly better at following directions than you!

You picked one of the 4!

 

[stuck in ny]

20 inch ar.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Which means I'm clearly better at following directions than you!

You picked one of the 4!

I thought it was one out of the 4.

 

[Darth]

I thought it was one out of the 4.

Refer to above.

 

[TheMoneyPit]

HK USPC 9mm
AR15 chambered in 556/223
Maglite 3-cell D led flashlight
ESSE 4 Knife

 

[Curmudgeon]

No pistols to report.

AR and associated kit

Kabar MK1

Mini mag light

 

[TheMoneyPit]

I’m torn on my choice for flashlight.. maglites are a solid light, decent output, 80hrs of runtime and could be used as a weapon if needed but obviously it’s on the larger side. If I was constantly on the move it probably wouldn’t be the best choice, probably would go with a reliable brand (Surefire, stream light, Olight,zebra light, etc) AA light.

 

[Camaro45th]

Right now my answers are VP9 hand gun, Ruger PC Carbine Rifle.

Can’t really say for knife or flashlight. I don’t own any “good”ones.

I chose these two because I can carry 1 type of ammo for both firearms. Plus the Ruger breaks down for easier carrying.

 

[GOPerfect]

Pistol.... H&K VP9.

Rifle.... My custom built AR 5.56

Knife... My Viking Seax

Flashlight... Quantum 835 Max lumen

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Knife. Batteries die and rifles and pistols eventually run out of bullets.

 

[GOPerfect]

Knife. Batteries die and rifles and pistols eventually run out of bullets.

Huh?

Chose one of each group. Not just one thing.

 

[Depick]

Pistol - G19
Rifle - Ruger PCC
Flashlight - No name LED one I have lying around
Knife - Probably a kitchen knife I have no tactical knives to choose from

 

[Darth]

Knife. Batteries die and rifles and pistols eventually run out of bullets.

@TheMoneyPit , now do you see the dangers of ambiguity?

 

[Airborneguy]

Glock 19
AR9 fed by Glock mags
Knives are everywhere so whichever one I have on me, don’t care.
My usb rechargeable Pelican 7600.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Huh?

Chose one of each group. Not just one thing.

I took it as being "firm" that you should only choose one. I get it now. Still choosing knife. I dont want to carry all that other stuff. Too heavy. What kind of knife? I choose sharp.

 

[GOPerfect]

Sharp is good!

 

[GOPerfect]

Knife - Probably a kitchen knife I have no tactical knives to choose from

Really? Time to do some shopping

 

[TheMoneyPit]

Damn, I need to work on writing more clearly haha

 

[Depick]

Really? Time to do some shopping

I’ve been thinking the same lately. My gun collection is respectable but I definitely need a few good blades. I have no idea where to start though.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Since things are so bad that I can only choose one of each, I still only choose one pistol (Glock 26) so that I can run faster. With the Glock 26, I can procure any light, rifle, or knife from any of you guys who will be running slower if I need it.

 

[TheMoneyPit]

I’d take an AR over a pistol any day, especially a 26 which is not accurate at any significant distance...you may be able to bob and weave with a compact pistol but I’d wager to bet you can’t run faster than a bullet

But seriously though, that’s the beauty of this thread...the topic lends itself to so many varied opinions which all are correct if they satisfy the specific needs of the user.

 

[Twogunwilly]

.22 pistol, .22 rifle, kabar, bic lighter for my scorched earth policy.

 

[Criticalt]

If it has to be chosen from what I own....
Shield 9mm because ammo would be easier to find than 45acp, 45colt, 357 mag, 357 sig, 38 special or 10mm.

Marlin 36, 30-30.........or Mossberg 500.

Any knife, I have a bunch.

In a world of darkness, dont be the guy with the flashlight.
Give it a week, youll be able to see ok in the dark.