I was reading Guns of the Old West magazine yesterday and they had an article on one of the Pedersoli reproduction lever guns called the 1873 Trapper in 45LC.
In the article the author referenced how easy it was to maintain given the spaciousness of the frame and simplicity of the action.
I have never had to rely (as in life or death) on a gun other than my concealed carry guns one of which I carry 99% of the time and check for function every week or so. This has never concerned me overly much as I have other guns I could sub if I had to although I prefer not to switch on a regular basis. If I have to send my LCP in to be repaired or have to do the repair myself I would not be defenseless, unable to put food on the table, ect ect ect.
This got me thinking. Overall what is the easiest gun to keep running with out access to a gunsmith/unlimited pre-made parts for the average person? I get average is a vague term but I really mean lack of gunsmithing/machining abilities
I would assume a break action single shot shotgun but I'm not sure. Semi auto pistols are easy to swap parts in but it does require the parts to be on hand. Machining parts for a gun are possible but the moving pieces of a semi auto seems like it would be beyond the average person. I know it would be for me.
This is not a best gun for the end of the world discussion so please don't take it there.
So what is the most reliable, easy to keep running, tough as nails firearm out there?
In the article the author referenced how easy it was to maintain given the spaciousness of the frame and simplicity of the action.
I have never had to rely (as in life or death) on a gun other than my concealed carry guns one of which I carry 99% of the time and check for function every week or so. This has never concerned me overly much as I have other guns I could sub if I had to although I prefer not to switch on a regular basis. If I have to send my LCP in to be repaired or have to do the repair myself I would not be defenseless, unable to put food on the table, ect ect ect.
This got me thinking. Overall what is the easiest gun to keep running with out access to a gunsmith/unlimited pre-made parts for the average person? I get average is a vague term but I really mean lack of gunsmithing/machining abilities
I would assume a break action single shot shotgun but I'm not sure. Semi auto pistols are easy to swap parts in but it does require the parts to be on hand. Machining parts for a gun are possible but the moving pieces of a semi auto seems like it would be beyond the average person. I know it would be for me.
This is not a best gun for the end of the world discussion so please don't take it there.
So what is the most reliable, easy to keep running, tough as nails firearm out there?