"Last Ditch" Revolver
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686+ Talo 3"(or any length tube or capacity 686 though prefer 3")
bronco45
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A model 65 3" and a Marlin 357 Carbine.
TexasRebel
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I couldn't agree more!
exfebee
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Well, you've got to take a lot of factors into consideration. Someday this will happen & a person who thinks of himself & his family & any number of gal friends (live-ins .. communal style), will need a real set of "standoff" weapons. I have the 686 snubby for close up fighting with the Zombies from about 2 out to 15 feet distance. Then the 686 four incher for popping them off from out in the yard/field at a distance of 20 - 50 feet. Have the 686 6 incher with a red dot scope for up to 180 feet. The AR-15 will punch a hole all the way through their purple bodies at a greater distance of course. But then you've got to count on the Aliens as they beam down off their ships.there could be hundreds/thousands of those green critters all at once. A good 870 12 ga with 00 buck will do a great job. But you know some Aliens are smaller. I have the 870 in a 20 ga for those. Remember to keep a room/garage well stocked with at lease 2000-3000 rounds of each caliber, at least 20 speed loaders, load of clips, ... all easy to get to. Just hope you don't get hit by lightening before hand. Lets not forget about "man's best friend", the well trained & home schooled Watch Dog. Some food for thought.
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davidenorth
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I like my Model 19 because it's what I have. I can shoot .38's or .357 out of it including CCI shot loads.
I 2nd the 386 mountainlite. I have one with crimson trace and think if I could have only one gun for protection that would be it. Full boogie mags hit hard out of a 18oz gun but really not that bad. Besides when this happens, I dont think I'll notice.
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Centenniel
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4" Model 686+.
CAJUNLAWYER
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I'm gonna swim against the tide here and say a 4" 10 shot 617. I've got 681, 686's 629 , etc. but If I'm hi-tailing it with only one hand gun, it's the 617.......I'll also take the 870 too 
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SW357Addict
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If I am surviving in the wilderness, I would want my 4" 617 mainly for killing small game for food.
For a complete breakdown in society, I would want my 4" 625 for bi-pedal problems.
Also, I would think that .45 AUTO and .22LR would be easier to find than most other rounds (except of course for 9mm).
For a complete breakdown in society, I would want my 4" 625 for bi-pedal problems.
Also, I would think that .45 AUTO and .22LR would be easier to find than most other rounds (except of course for 9mm).
Texas Star
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Kind of a tossup between my M-66-3 with four-inch bbl. and the Ruger GP-100, same bbl. length. The Ruger kicks less. It's more durable in the long run, if a lot of Magnum ammo will be fired, and the action is very near that of the S&W's smoothness.
But the M-66 is a little more refined, and easer to conceal, if need be.
T-Star
But the M-66 is a little more refined, and easer to conceal, if need be.
T-Star
YeshuaIsa53
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I like my targets too far away to worry about a last ditch, so whatever I have handy will do nicely. Five could be laying on the table and I most likely would grab whatever is the closest; long gun or short. This thread made me think of "The Last Stand" Model 14.
You said "Last Ditch" revolver...
I have been using a S&W Airweight Bodyguard for just that, since 1972.
I have also used it to take small game with "bullets" as well as pests and snakes with shotshells..
I MUCH prefer this S&W revolver for "Last Ditch" use to ANY of the compact semi autos.
By a Wide Margin.
I have been using a S&W Airweight Bodyguard for just that, since 1972.
I have also used it to take small game with "bullets" as well as pests and snakes with shotshells..
I MUCH prefer this S&W revolver for "Last Ditch" use to ANY of the compact semi autos.
By a Wide Margin.
Last Ditch
My chopped 1937 Brazilian or my "Bloodwork" revolver. Multi targets close range, my Police DeerSlayer Special 12 ga and to hold the "fort" with a target rich enviroment M-4 with CM-2 Reddot.
My chopped 1937 Brazilian or my "Bloodwork" revolver. Multi targets close range, my Police DeerSlayer Special 12 ga and to hold the "fort" with a target rich enviroment M-4 with CM-2 Reddot.
All depend on the situation you consider.
But the revolver's vantages are numerous. They are reliable and strong, and it is possible to check the "well working" of the gun without firing. Sometimes pistols have cycling problems because of the ammunition quality or poor maintenance. With a wheelgun, if the cylinder rotate, that means it will fire.
Any way, I choose a .38/.357 magnum revolver, with fixed sights, without lock, with a (at least) 3" barrel. Ideally, it will be a model 681 or a 65. But since I own a model 60, I will take it ! (with an Endura or my Sebenza).
PS : Did you see "The Road" ? Is this model 10 a "Last ditch" revolver ?
But the revolver's vantages are numerous. They are reliable and strong, and it is possible to check the "well working" of the gun without firing. Sometimes pistols have cycling problems because of the ammunition quality or poor maintenance. With a wheelgun, if the cylinder rotate, that means it will fire.
Any way, I choose a .38/.357 magnum revolver, with fixed sights, without lock, with a (at least) 3" barrel. Ideally, it will be a model 681 or a 65. But since I own a model 60, I will take it ! (with an Endura or my Sebenza).
PS : Did you see "The Road" ? Is this model 10 a "Last ditch" revolver ?
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