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Episode-62- Solid Values in Firearms for the Survival Minded Individual

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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I have been on a real tear about the economy and the 700 Billion Dollar Bail Out, AIG Buyout, etc lately.  I decided it was time to shift gears and go into a totally different topic.  Today we will go over what I feel are a few of today’s best values in firearms for everything from collecting, to self defense to putting meat on the table.  I do still have a few things about the economy as well.

Please note I called the Auto Loan Bailout a 50 Billion dollar bail out, it is a 25 Billion Dollar Bail out at least in round one, they do plan to give them another 25 billion down the road.  Sorry for the error.

Tune in today to hear my thoughts on…

The Economy

  • While we focus on the 700 Billion the Congressional Clows drop 25 Billion on the Automakers to bail them out
  • My alternative plan yesterday was a “”better way to do it” not what we should do, no bail outs is the right answer
  • If it does fall, do you really know what it will be like?  Do the sheeple?  What will it mean?
  • Be careful what you wish for
  • Call your senators and congress clowns, tell them what you think, not what I think

On Values in Firearms

  • A bit on what exactly “surplus firearms” are
  • The Mosin Nagant M44 (awesome value under 100 bucks)
  • The Yugo SKS, still affordable if you want one buy now
  • The 303 Enfield, still some affordable ones around, outstanding quality
  • The Civilian Marksmanship Program at its’ requirements
  • The M1 Carbine is gone in the surplus market, missed opportunity!
  • The M1 Garand is still out there under 500 dollars via CMP
  • The 1917 Enfield in 30-06 get one while you can
  • The 1917 Barreled action 200 bucks for an amazing base to a custom sporter
  • The Savage Rifle perhaps the best value for the money in a new or used bolt action sporting rifle
  • HI Point is more then a “ghetto glock”
  • The Hi Point 995 and 4095 carbines, more fun then a barrel of monkeys
  • The Bersa Thunder 380 a cheap carry gun carried by off duty police officers (249 retail)
  • Affordable used 38 Specials at gun shows, try about 100 bucks!
  • The NEF/H&R Handi Rifle how about a 22 hornet, 30-06, 45-70 and 12 gauge on one frame for under 500 bucks
  • The Marlin Lever gun, looked for used ones they still usually have a life time of service in them
  • The Remington 870 Express, great deal, most popuplar and proven pump gun ever
  • The Mossberg pumps, another great option
  • Stay away from “tactical shotguns” – I explain why
  • Still a place for the single shot gun, brand new, 80 bucks and proven, safe and reliable

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-46- The Pistol Caliber Carbine in Survial Planning

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Modern Survival| 26 Comments
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Today we discuss a variety of concepts around “pistol caliber carbines” with an over view of various options and models from several manufacturers.  Tune in today to hear…

  • What makes a “carbine” a carbine vs. a rifle
  • The advantage of light weight
  • The advantage of inexpensive practice afforded by pistol calibers
  • The lesson of “the man that carries only one gun”
  • Practicing and striving for excellence
  • The ease of learning to shoot a pistol caliber carbine well
  • The advantage of a “lighter report” from pistol caliber carbines
  • The advantage of small, lighter ammo
  • Thoughts on the Marlin 1894
  • Thoughts on the Hi-Point 995 and 4095
  • Thoughts on the Kel-Tec Sub-2000
  • The Ruger Deefield Carbine
  • The amazing NEF Handi Rifle (not a true carbine but many of the same advantages)
  • Thoughts on calibers including 9 mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum and more
  • 40 S&W plus carbine length barrel yields 10mm pistol balastics
  • A special very quite load for 44 magnum carbines

Links and Resources for Today’s Show

My Special 44 Special Load for Quiet Carbine Use

This is a 44 Special Load from an older Lee Manual.  Do NOT reduce any further!

300 Grain Lead Bullet
Standard Large Pistol Primer
9.8-11.5 grains of H4227

I settled on an even 10 Grains of Powder.  In a 20 Inch barreled 1894 Marlin 44 Magnum it is quieter then most Break Barrel Pellet guns and will penetrate 7 inches of solid pressure treated lumber at 25 yards and is accurate to about 50 yards before the low velocity takes over and drop becomes extreme.

Similar loads should be possible for rounds like,

357 Mag – Try light 38 Spc Loads
45 Colt – Try Cowboy Action Loads to start out

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Episode-21- Thoughts on Basic Survival Firearms

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Modern Survival| 14 Comments
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I have been getting a lot of questions and suggestions to do a show on guns and the basic assortment of “survival firearms” or home defense firearms. So today I decided to put out a show with some basic thoughts on a initial gun collection. Today we discuss topics such as

  • The most versatile of all weapons – the shotgun
  • The advantages of the 20 gauge, the 12 gauge and how they compare
  • Thoughts on the 30-06 perhaps the perfect round for all around use
  • The tried and true 1911 as a great proven handgun
  • The 38 compact revolver as a great carry gun
  • Choosing the right gun and the concept of renting guns at the range before buying
  • Getting proper training if you haven’t already
  • Individual responsibility with gun ownership and use
  • The difference between a right and a privilege and why lisenceing gun ownership is counter to the Constitution
  • The importance of the NRA and State Rifle Associations
  • Gun ownership as a “civil right”
  • The “core four” of guns – Shotgun, 22 Rifle, Handgun and Centerfire Rifle

I will do more on guns in the future but plan to keep the podcast varied about many subjects. If guns aren’t your thing don’t worry we will have a brand new topic tomorrow.

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