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Guns for Unobtrusive Backpack Stowage

…traditional (exposed tubular frame type) backpack. At the time, I had a CAR-15, a AR-7 .22, a folding stock Remington Model 870 riot shotgun, a Savage Model 24F (.223 Remington over 12 gauge), and various handguns. My pack could accommodate any of these guns. (But obviously not all at once.) I only had to make one modification to my pack to make it work. That was to cut out and re-sew part of the stitching that divides the upper from the lower compartment of the pack, leaving a tunnel between the compartments. With my pack, this provided about 22 inches of usable space. For the guns that have barrels that are too long for the pack, I keep a handy 9 inch length of white 2″ diameter PVC pipe with a standard PVC end cap attached to place over any part of the barrel that protrudes from the top of…


Guns for the Small Statured Shooter, by Steve in Iraq

…Smith & Wesson 3913 9mm, a very flat, stainless steel compact pistol that has an enviable track record. Remington not only makes the 1100 shotgun in a Youth version, they have just come out with a Youth-sized tactical version of the 870 pump shotgun in 20 gauge. This may be just the ticket for those wanting the reliability of the pump gun and the tactical coolness of the 870, but in a smaller format. I haven’t seen one yet, but it does sound promising. Mossberg also makes a youth sized pump shotgun in 20 gauge, but again, I don’t have any personal experience with it. The full sized Mossberg shotguns I have used have been excellent, and I would expect that to follow to the smaller guns, as well. Collapsible stock AR-15 type rifles are available from a host of manufacturers, so you just have to take your pick. I…


Letter Re: The Firearms Battery and Ballistic Wampum–Shallow and Wide, or Narrow and Deep?

…follows, but your mileage may vary, depending on your locale and your preferences: Main Battle Rifles: M1A, AR-10 or FAL variants (Including the L1A1.) Secondary (Intermediate Cartridge) Carbines: AR-15, M4gery, or AK-47 Shotguns: Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 series, 12 Gauge Long Range Counter-Sniper/Hunting Rifles: Remington Model 700 or Savage Model 10-series .308 Winchester (or possibly .30-06 in Canada–see note below on M1 Garands.) Ultra-Long Range Counter-Sniper/Hunting Rifles: Wind Runner .50 BMG, or a Spider Firearms Ferret .50 if you are on a tight budget. Primary Defensive Handguns: Colt, SIG, Kimber or Glock .45 ACPs or possibly .40 S&Ws (See below.) Secondary/Concealment Defensive Handguns: Smaller Capacity Colt, SIG, Kimber or Glock, with cartridge and magazine commonality with your primary handguns. Good choices include the Colt Officer’s Model, the Kimber Ultra Carry II, and Glock Model 30. For all of the above, buy ammunition, spare magazines, spare parts, spare optics, and…


Preparing for the Inevitable American Gun Ban- Part 2, by Rector

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…12 gauge pump action shotgun, and a .22LR semi-automatic rifle. In my specific case I went with a mildly used Remington 700, a Remington 870, and a Ruger 10/22. These are very common firearms in common calibers. Parts and ammunition for these firearms may be easier to come by under a future gun ban. In each case, I opted for a composite stock and stainless steel (where possible) to prolong the life of the weapon while cached. It took me more than a year to find these specific items from a legal, private party, cash sale. Start trolling the gun shows and classifieds now, because it is less common than you might imagine to find someone who wants to part with an 870 or 10/22! Tomorrow, we will conclude with part three. See Also: Preparing for the Inevitable American Gun Ban- Part 1, by Rector Preparing for the Inevitable American…


Stevens Model 320 Security Shotgun, by Pat Cascio

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…when all you have is your 12 GA. I’ll bet he/she would have her way with you and your food. Debt Slave The stevens 320 security model is a real turd. Spend a little more and go with a Mossberg 500/590 or a Remington 870. After owning a Stevens 320 for a few weeks, it had to go. Cycling issues, fit and finish issues. If a brand new mossberg/remington pump action is too expensive, buy one used, It will most defiantly be a major upgrade than the stevens 320 security turd. Jim Allen So, jf a a 12 bore chock full of naught naught buck, or half dozen .69cal punkinball isn’t enough gun for griz… what is? A poodle shooter? I mean, we all know how dangerous that high powered, tank Killin .22 is. dan Sorry, but have to disagree with TWB. A 12 ga with 3″ slugs should work…


Letter Re: Recommendations on a 20 Gauge Shotgun?

Dear James: I have been searching for a good quality 20 Gauge shotgun for home/retreat defense. I very much value your opinion and would like to know what make and model you would recommend. Also do you recommend a semi-auto or double barrel? What “extras” and accessories do you feel are the best? – Dr. Sidney Zweibel, Columbia P&S JWR’s Reply: In general, I much recommend a 12 gauge over a 20, unless you are very small-statured. 12 gauge shells are much easier to find (both now and post-TEOTWAWKI), and they pack more of a wallop on the receiving end. There are also a lot of exotic shoyshell loadings available (such as CS tear gas) that are only available for 12 gauge. I prefer pump actions. I would recommend a Remington Model 870 pump action. They come with 26″ or 28″ “bird” length barrels standard from the factory. OBTW, the…


Letter Re: Selecting a Prepper’s Firearms

Jim: I’m writing in response to: Selecting a Prepper’s Firearms, by Frog. First I can say that I like the idea of adding a Bushnell red dot to a few of my ‘tools’ – I wanted to add one with out getting stuff that would fail, and have been unwilling to buy anything overly expensive due to today’s crazy market with it’s inflated prices.  Red dot scope for say a 10-22 with a folding stock would be perfect match. (and it’s around $100) – totally good call. I only see a few issues with selection of firearms like the glock pistols and Remington 870 ( I have one – love it too.) – just one thing about Glocks I didn’t like, and it might very well be my fault because they were my first reloads back a few years ago…- these are great accurate shooting pistols with stock factory ammo….


Letter Re: Advice on a Combination Self Defense/Hunting Long Gun?

Mr. Rawles: I’m a college student living in Western Washington. My budget is very tight. I am looking to purchase my first–perhaps only–long gun before the proverbial Schumer Hits The Fan. This one gun must be able to provide “sure stopping” self defense and be able to provide food. (Deer, rabbits, and maybe birds.) I presently only have about $300 to spend. What is your advice? – C.&W. JWR Replies: For a tight budget “one gun” solution, given the short ranges that you’ll encounter in western Washington, nothing beats the versatility of a shotgun. If your budget is $300 and just one gun must provide both self defense and the ability to hunt, I would look for a used Remington Model 870 12 gauge shotgun with a 3″ chamber and screw-in choke tubes. Given the wet climate in your region, get one of the gray parkerized models (such as the…


Baby Steps, by Doctus

…hitting a deer with your car on the way home.  The Northern Virginia lifestyle has no resemblance to a traditional agrarian lifestyle nor does it teach the age old techniques of survival.  So you can now imagine my raison d’être for hyperventilating and the necessary prescription, Baby steps! Where do I begin and what baby steps do I now need to take?  What I intend to do in this article is tell briefly my story of survival preparation thus far, and then explain my “baby step” survival plan for those urbanites/suburbanites who have yet to begin any preparations. My survival preparation began unknowingly the week after the last presidential election.  Fearing strict new gun laws, I went to the local sporting goods store and purchased my first gun, a Remington 870 Express. Known for its versatile capabilities and simplistic construction, I decided this was going to be the right gun…


Letter Re: Firearms Spare Parts Recommendations

Jim, First of all I am glad your newest book “How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It” is selling very well. It is a great book and I think just about everyone could benefit from reading it and having a copy on the shelf to reference. Anyway my question is about firearms spare parts. I have stashed a good amount of cash to purchase spare parts for my essential firearms and am not sure what to get. Thanks to a previous post here I have a a list for the AR platform. I am however just about clueless for the Remington 870, the Glock 9mm and the M1911. I have done some looking online and have seen lists here or there which are completely different from each other. I know you use the Remington 870 and the 1911 at the Rawles Ranch so I imagine…


Preparing a Covert Gearbag or Warbag, by Racker

…mags let you get closer to the ground when someone may be shooting at you). When I went into plainclothes, I usually reduced the gear to an issue Remington 12 gauge Model 870 shotgun and ammo carried in an over-the-shoulder strap bag at a minimum and a rifle when authorized or needed (bad guys may not recognize some rifles but they respect the big hole at the end of the shotgun barrel).   Later, I put an AR and the same ammo load in my unit – with the ammo and gear in a sports bag that could clip onto my body for carry. In that bag, the AR mags and two extra pistol mags were quickly accessible, the adjusted bandoleer easy to put over my shoulder, a radio in my back pocket, my old Cold Steel Tanto in place for quick access in the bag along with a full…


An Old Boy Scout’s Journey – Part 2, by Rocket J. Squirrel

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…fire extinguisher, then get some hands-on training. Self Defense: I have never been in a fist fight. My temperament is to avoid conflict and avoid being in dangerous situations in the first place. I expect that I would do reasonably well in a fist fight, but I really do not know for certain. So, I need to get some training, likely Krav Maga. After the 1992 Rodney King riots in Los Angeles, and also after starting to read preparedness literature, I realized that I needed some firearms to protect my family. I started with a Remington 870 shotgun. Since I lived in the Republik of Kalifornia, I chose not to get any hand guns since they require registration. I hated the thought of registering a firearm. I investigated what other arms I should get. I researched SurvivalBlog, Boston’s Gun Bible, Mel Tappan’s book Survival Guns and many Internet sources. The…


Letter Re: Advice on Bear Protection?

…a four pound revolver, holster, belt, and a couple of speed loaders. If we know for a fact that a bear is in the area, I also carry our 12 gauge Remington Model 870 riotgun, loaded with #00 Buckshot shells alternating with Brenneke rifled slugs. The Memsahib has a Remington 1100 “Youth” variant, with a Choate extension magazine. It is kept loaded with all Brenneke rifled slugs. Both shotguns hold eight shells, and both are equipped with a spare five shells in stock-mounted pouches. I recommend that you get a pump action 12 gauge shotgun, preferably a Remington, Mossberg, or the often-overlooked Smith and Wesson. Carry your holstered revolver at all times when you are in the field. Keep your riotgun handy in your jeep or helicopter. Depending on what sort of surveying gear that you have to carry, you might also be able to carry the riotgun when walking…


The Well-Balanced Gun Collection

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…While I like the PTR91 rifles, they are heavier, and .308 ammo is heavy and expensive. But if you can swing it, they’re definitely not a bad choice. Remington 870 shotgun. Go to an actual gunsmith, and ask them how often they see an 870 in for repair. It’s not very often. Agree with your choice of the 10/22, and of hunting rifle caliber. In the lower 48, the .270 Winchester will do anything one needs it to, provided you choose the proper bullet for the chosen game. Gun and ammo sales right now are flat across the board. NOW is the time to start acquiring them. Many of these you can find slightly used in gun shops and gun shows, and there is always a deal online somewhere for ammo and magazines. gman “The greatest difficulty vis-a-vis guns for those in our community is not hand-wringing about whether or…


Letter Re: Advice for an Unprepared Greenhorn

Hello Mr. Rawles! I love your blog, and visit at least weekly, more often daily. The current economic situation is sickening. I mean, actually making my stomach hurt, as I am not prepared. I just recently was hit on the head with the motivation to get prepared. The only problem with that is that I don’t even know where to start. Food? Weapons and Ammunition? Medical supplies? I am the patriarch of a family of 4. My wife and I, and our two children, both 10 and under. What I could use your advice on is just what I mentioned before, where does someone like me start. We have very little money, we live in the city, and we have no supplies except a Remington 870 Express [12 gauge shotgun] with a couple boxes of ammunition and food from the grocery store for a couple weeks and our camping supplies…