Better zombie weapon? Why?

[slim 1,533]

I heard on the radio today the Russians are deploying a weapons system that will fry the brains of anyone it hits - in effect turning them into zombies. If the zombies attacked your area, which weapons system would you rather be armed with and why?

[luckytxn 2,265]

I heard on the radio today the Russians are deploying a weapons system that will fry the brains of anyone it hits - in effect turning them into zombies. If the zombies attacked your area, which weapons system would you rather be armed with and why?

For distance one would need the AR-15 but for more close in fighting the Saiga is needed.

[^_^ 5,021]

For distance one would need the AR-15 but for more close in fighting the Saiga is needed.

If this is true, slim should have added more options or perhaps made this a multiple choice poll.

Also - if a zombie invasion is imminent, does a federal mandate (with subsidies, of course) to purchase and get trained in the appropriate equipment make sense?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I am thinking .410 rounds may be harder to find when foraging for ammo and I would prefer to engage the enemy farther out, at the maximum effective range of the AR-15. Plus, the AR-15 can be made full auto with an easily manufactured drop-in-pull-out addition.

[luckytxn 2,265]

If this is true, slim should have added more options or perhaps made this a multiple choice poll.

Also - if a zombie invasion is imminent, does a federal mandate (with subsidies, of course) to purchase and get trained in the appropriate equipment make sense?

I voted.

No. Let the few of us that train for zombie invasions spend the time and effort needed. The others can be the food source.

[luckytxn 2,265]

I am thinking .410 rounds may be harder to find when foraging for ammo and I would prefer to engage the enemy farther out, at the maximum effective range of the AR-15. Plus, the AR-15 can be made full auto with an easily manufactured drop-in-pull-out addition.

I say have both. Pick them off with carefully aimed shots and if they get close enough then engage and wipe them out with the shotgun. Either way we have fun.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

The best zombie defense is probably something in .22LR that has a drum.

[luckytxn 2,265]

The best zombie defense is probably something in .22LR that has a drum.

Drums are very heavy though. Serviceable for full autos only but well placed single shots no.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

[Ban Hammer 13,724]

ar because i have one of those. although my riot 12 gauge will work too.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Drums are very heavy though. Serviceable for full autos only but well placed single shots no.

There are lots of semi-auto 22s out there that can be fed by drum. Since the ammo is small and light, its easy to use and its advantage is, minimal reloading.

If it were a heavier round, I would completely agree.

Of course anything over 10 rounds (unless its a fixed magazine) is a no no in CA.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/348230-russian-gun-porn/ <----- THIS!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

There are lots of semi-auto 22s out there that can be fed by drum. Since the ammo is small and light, its easy to use and its advantage is, minimal reloading.

If it were a heavier round, I would completely agree.

Of course anything over 10 rounds (unless its a fixed magazine) is a no no in CA.

Those large magazines do nothing but overheat the weapons to the point they become useless. Many of those semi-automatic .22LR rifles have a lifespan measured in hundreds of rounds. The rimfire just doesn't last under a high rate of fire. It's a weak design.

[SMR 368]

Aren't both of these weapons somewhat prone to jamming? For the zombie apocalypse, that could be a major liability. You would at least want to have several good backups.

[Jamie and Sveta 18]

IMO, the best weapon would be an AR A-4 with an ACOG. Very rapid and accurate shot displacement, low recoil (for better follow up shots), effective at 300 yards (or a bit more) and ammo is readily available. But you will also need to carry a sidearm... A good double stack 9mm or .40 would be wonderful (because of the high capacity mags). Maybe even a Benelli 3 1/2" turkey gun for 30-60 yard fun. Again.... just IMO.

IMO, the best weapon would be an AR A-4 with an ACOG. Very rapid and accurate shot displacement, low recoil (for better follow up shots), effective at 300 yards (or a bit more) and ammo is readily available. But you will also need to carry a sidearm... A good double stack 9mm or .40 would be wonderful (because of the high capacity mags). Maybe even a Benelli 3 1/2" turkey gun for 30-60 yard fun. Again.... just IMO. Oh, and a can of RemOil for the AR!! ;-)