I saw one of these yesterday at a local shop for 1295.00 used. I didn't catch the caliber, but the package seemed to be pretty complete. My question is: are these still in production? Are they hard to find? In demand? Anything I should look out for?
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Go to the Pelican Case website-but a case for about $70 bucks. Put your gun in it along with whatever else you think you will need. Voila-Emergency survival kit. http://www.pelican-case.com/1400.html
You can thank me later.
You can thank me later.
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Yeah. For example: huge, short-barrelled, inefficient, nearly impossible to shoot accurately, heavy revolvers.
If you want a real survival kit, as Cajunlawyer says, you can put something much more sensible together yourself. For the gun, you might want to consider something small and lightweight, like a .22 Magnum revolver. Then you can concentrate on the much more important things - minor little considerations like fire, shelter, food, water, navigation, and signaling.
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I liked the " Cool Factor " look ( for me anyway ) and I am in the process of making my own but using my 629 5" instead of the .460 or .500.. I may substitute a few items as space permits inside the Pelican 2100 yellow case. Although I couldn't bring myself to put the yellow tammer grips on mine. So far I have the book, S&W extreme ops folding knife and the two space blankets. Not sure how practical this kit is but it looked like a fun project.
If you're talking about the .460 snub "kit" that S&W put out four or five years ago, you're paying extra for the doodads that came with the gun. If those as a package are worth the price to you, go for it.
No longer in production.
I worked with one, actually found the recoil not as bad as I thought.
I have video here somewhere of me shooting it one-handed. Did it three times.
As a bear gun, I can see some use for the gun. Would not want to pack it far on foot, though.
It was decently accurate with .45 Colt. .454, and .460 loads.
Denis
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I worked with one, actually found the recoil not as bad as I thought.
I have video here somewhere of me shooting it one-handed. Did it three times.
As a bear gun, I can see some use for the gun. Would not want to pack it far on foot, though.
It was decently accurate with .45 Colt. .454, and .460 loads.
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i like the gun...weather it be the 460 or 500 (i have the snub 460 and my brother has the 500) the snub version of either can be had for wayyyyy under 1200.00....my brother found the complete 500 kit (minus gun) unused on ebay for $80.00...as others mentioned,they are out of production but pretty cool...i have a galco holster for mine and do not view it as difficult to shoot accurately
The S&W kit is cute, and may some day have collector value. If you are looking for a survival kit, CajunLawyer already said it.
ohiococonut
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As others have said, they are out of production but his used price is more than they sold for new. The 460 came in yellow and the 500 in orange. They're not considered rare or collectible, yet, but you don't see the "complete" kit for sale often.
The first time I saw one of these at the store there was a young guy standing there admiring it. He picked out the items one at a time and looked them over and put them back. Then I watched him pick up one of the fire starters, look it over, then shove it in his ear thinking it was an ear plug
The first time I saw one of these at the store there was a young guy standing there admiring it. He picked out the items one at a time and looked them over and put them back. Then I watched him pick up one of the fire starters, look it over, then shove it in his ear thinking it was an ear plug
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You may be interested in the above link.
A friend started this thread a while back. There has been good input.
While the premise does not mandate a weapon, it is not out of the question.
There was another post today from one of the guys building a Christmas Present for a brother in-law..
After you have the basics worked out you can move up to transportation and what it does to help or hinder you goals.
I sub-divide my gear so I can package them based on external factors. EG: Hurricanes, Vacation Travel (domestic & OCONUS), & EDC...
Prepacked Store-bought ??
Build your own so you can retro fit any date sensitive items as required. Make technical & tactical improvements as new "toys" are marketed. You will gain need knowledge with the practical aspects of building one large do-it-all or several smaller mission specific units. Additionally,, With some bookwork, the price can be very affordable..
Good Luck..
Thanks for all the input. I guess I was wondering about collector status--you know; is this a hot item. All questions are answered now.
I love the Smiths. Gotta couple of 'em. (Model 41, 34-1 kit gun) I've had a few others. But, like so many I'm sure, I get a little overwhelmed by the shear numbers of them. Lucky to have a best friend who's probably delving into the depths of Smithdom as we speak. Thanks again.
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Joel
I love the Smiths. Gotta couple of 'em. (Model 41, 34-1 kit gun) I've had a few others. But, like so many I'm sure, I get a little overwhelmed by the shear numbers of them. Lucky to have a best friend who's probably delving into the depths of Smithdom as we speak. Thanks again.
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c,mon back iwanna...pull up a chair and have a seat...tell us more of your smiths...we like hearing about everyones collection
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I think those kits were a reaction to the Ruger Alaskan that came out around that same time. I may be wrong, but the timing seemed about the same. While the S&W's seem to have been dropped, the Alaskans are still selling. Not sure what to think of that.
OMG, I forgot about the book it came with... I always wanted to read one and see what's in it...
OMG, I forgot about the book it came with... I always wanted to read one and see what's in it...
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tgd31968
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I would hope I could grab more than one gun. But, if not, in my kit I have a brick of .22 to go with my mark II and K-22.
A heavier caliber would be nice to have too, but the trade off is having a lot of ammo, 500 rounds, in a light small package.
A heavier caliber would be nice to have too, but the trade off is having a lot of ammo, 500 rounds, in a light small package.
I think as mentioned they are just kind of collectable. I have the 500,460,and 44 magnums in the survival kits. The 460 I bought used for 900 and the 44 magnum was 775 used. Was not so lucky on the 500 new. It was 1075. I cannot imagine a lot of target practice with the 500,as it punishes me to shoot, although i enjoy seeing others try it out.
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If your kit is going to be for ZOMBIE Survival you sure don't want yellow...
(There, now I said the "Z" word because somebody HAD to....)
(There, now I said the "Z" word because somebody HAD to....)
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