Your pick of a combination in Combat like situation.
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Rifleman 173
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If I knew that they were coming for me, I would do a fighting retreat and snipe them one at a time as I fell back from defensive position to defensive position. I would want a scoped rifle with high capacity magazines and a good Glock 17 or 22C pistol with extra magazines. My rifle would be an M-4 type carbine that possibly shoots 7.62 X 39 (one that I pieced together recently) or one in .223/5.56 with an M-4 type red dot or variable power scope depending on lighting conditions. I would probably want a military tomahawk to back up my firearms with a good sheath knife to back up the tomahawk or hatchet.
SilentHitz
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Since I'm in a wheelchair...and don't wanna roll up hills, gimme a flame thrower!
I think I could roast 10 folks fairly fast.
And a 1911, just in case I miss a couple.
I think I could roast 10 folks fairly fast.
And a 1911, just in case I miss a couple.dabigguns357
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My .40 cal with all my clip/mags for ranges up to 25 yards and my rifled slug barrel shotgun for ranges out to 150 yards.After that i'm on the run duckin,bobbin and weaving,while only moving at night.
RamSlammer
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If faced with such, I'd like to have a HK 91 with 3x optics and an MP5. If grenades were available - as many as I could carry. The MP is great in close quarters and the range and hitting power of anything in 7.62x51 is more desirable in more open country over 5.56 or 7.62x39.
I figure a man armed with a main battle rifle, sub-machine gun and satchel full of grenades is about as formidable as one solo human could be on the battlefield.
I figure a man armed with a main battle rifle, sub-machine gun and satchel full of grenades is about as formidable as one solo human could be on the battlefield.
GetYerShells
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well...
I think I would have to go with the rig I use right now. My M4 carbine with CCO 3x optic, 7 magazines of 5.56, and my M9 Beretta as a side arm. A couple of frag grenades and maybe a flashbang or two. Ancillary equipment would be my camelback, NVG's, personal locator beacon, and a gps unit.
I think I would have to go with the rig I use right now. My M4 carbine with CCO 3x optic, 7 magazines of 5.56, and my M9 Beretta as a side arm. A couple of frag grenades and maybe a flashbang or two. Ancillary equipment would be my camelback, NVG's, personal locator beacon, and a gps unit.
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What combination of weapons would you pick in a combat like situation?
Assumptions: short to intermidiate encounter range, and urban setting with possible chase to sub urban area. Landscape is hilly.
Since this is a moving battle in a major SHTF condition I would expect to be limited to a few weapons and ample supply of ammo that could be transported. For short distance and close quarter battle in alleys or buildings my choice is a pistol for a weapon that can be easily driven when space is cramped and swinging a long gun is cumbersome or impossible.
For longer distances 25 to 150 yards a carbine like an M4 would be sufficient. Moving out to the suburbs and into the hills and if you can engage your adversarys 100 to 250 yards I'd want an MBR with a heavier projectile than the 5.56 - my choice an M1A or FAL type rifle.
If limited to two weapons I'd go with my XD45 with a minimum 4 magazines, one of the MBRs mentioned with as many more magazines as I could carry.
number of hostiles more than 10,
I'd want at least 9 other friends with as much weapons and fire power to equal or preferably overwhelm the ten plus hostiles.
Please discuss your reasoning/strategy.
In a 1 on 10 or 10+ situation the single combatants best hope is to engage the adversaries while on the move. As stated earlier multiple adervsaries can flank a static position. The single combatant must shoot and move to avoid being out flanked. If the single combatant can avoid being neutralized and out manuvered and engage the enemy effectively enough he can defeat them through attrition. Carrying too many weapons and ammo would hinder the solo combantant's mobility. Of course too little and . . . . .
An MBR would not be able to be brought to bear on a target in close quarters as quickly as a carbine, but might do adequately. An MBR would be more effective once longer distances are encountered especially where the enemy might be utilizing light armor. Longer distances between the good guy and the enemy allows more time to engage the enemy before having to change position (assuming the good guy has sufficient cover and/or concealment). When you can see the whites of their eyes the pistol can be brought to bear quicker than a carbine (assuming the carbine is semi-auto only) especially if you have to move and shoot in a crowded environment.
Assumptions: short to intermidiate encounter range, and urban setting with possible chase to sub urban area. Landscape is hilly.
Since this is a moving battle in a major SHTF condition I would expect to be limited to a few weapons and ample supply of ammo that could be transported. For short distance and close quarter battle in alleys or buildings my choice is a pistol for a weapon that can be easily driven when space is cramped and swinging a long gun is cumbersome or impossible.
For longer distances 25 to 150 yards a carbine like an M4 would be sufficient. Moving out to the suburbs and into the hills and if you can engage your adversarys 100 to 250 yards I'd want an MBR with a heavier projectile than the 5.56 - my choice an M1A or FAL type rifle.
If limited to two weapons I'd go with my XD45 with a minimum 4 magazines, one of the MBRs mentioned with as many more magazines as I could carry.
number of hostiles more than 10,
I'd want at least 9 other friends with as much weapons and fire power to equal or preferably overwhelm the ten plus hostiles.
Please discuss your reasoning/strategy.
In a 1 on 10 or 10+ situation the single combatants best hope is to engage the adversaries while on the move. As stated earlier multiple adervsaries can flank a static position. The single combatant must shoot and move to avoid being out flanked. If the single combatant can avoid being neutralized and out manuvered and engage the enemy effectively enough he can defeat them through attrition. Carrying too many weapons and ammo would hinder the solo combantant's mobility. Of course too little and . . . . .
An MBR would not be able to be brought to bear on a target in close quarters as quickly as a carbine, but might do adequately. An MBR would be more effective once longer distances are encountered especially where the enemy might be utilizing light armor. Longer distances between the good guy and the enemy allows more time to engage the enemy before having to change position (assuming the good guy has sufficient cover and/or concealment). When you can see the whites of their eyes the pistol can be brought to bear quicker than a carbine (assuming the carbine is semi-auto only) especially if you have to move and shoot in a crowded environment.pacomdiver
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id grab my socom 16 with eotech and at least 8 of my 30rnd mags. i can hit a 8 x 8 1/4 inch thick steel plate at 100yds with the eotech (yes it goes clean thru with lead core fmj ammo) with it and it has plenty of stopping power even if you have to shoot thru stuff (ex trees, car bodys, etc) the muzzle break on the socom is awesome , it jumps less than my full size m1a
If it's you versus 10+ hostiles, perhaps the best suggestion is to do whatever you can to avoid the fight in the first place.
Barring that, I'd echo the sentiments of others... ideally the 3-gun setup, if at all possible, though it would probably be too much to carry (pistol, rifle, shotgun). Were it me, I'd have to settle for a good, high cap semi-auto pistol (I'd go with my SigP226) and something you can utilize at long range with a scope, carrying plenty of ammo for both.
Range & stealth are your friends if you plan to be outnumbered.
Barring that, I'd echo the sentiments of others... ideally the 3-gun setup, if at all possible, though it would probably be too much to carry (pistol, rifle, shotgun). Were it me, I'd have to settle for a good, high cap semi-auto pistol (I'd go with my SigP226) and something you can utilize at long range with a scope, carrying plenty of ammo for both.
Range & stealth are your friends if you plan to be outnumbered.
BoulderTroll
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I see a lot of people suggesting magnified optics on their long guns. I've lived in urban/ suburban areas most of my life and I think some of you have more of a "rural" mindset. In my opinion "suburban" is "urban" with shorter buildings and less industrialized neighborhoods... not exactly ideal conditions for a bolt action sniper rifle IMHO.
To the OP, if you are talking about going solo against more than 10 hostiles I think you're fooling yourself to call it a "combat like situation". That scenario is called either a slaughter or a successful evasion.
Might I suggest that instead of worrying about guns and firearms training you'd be better suited to take this up as your new hobby:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEeqHj3Nj2c
Remember folks, the OP is an attorney. If he were a former Mossad agent, CIA SAD member, XXXXX Operator
, or Ninja, who was actually capable of neutralizing 10 hostiles by himself, he wouldn't be asking questions like this on the internet. I consider this scenario to be escape and evasion. My loadout would be a good pair of running shoes, a Camelbak (a small size like either the Thermobak or Ambush 3Liter), and your choice of pistol (SIG, Glock, 1911...I have some of each and have no preference). If the urban area I were in had very few people I'd add an M4 with one or two spare mags (at most) in the slot pocket on the Camelbak. If it was densely populated I'd forget the long gun. I'd also take my Strider DB-L knife. Not as a fighting tool but because it makes a great small prybar if I needed to force my way into a hiding spot.
Body armor, lots of mags, etc. would be nothing but a detriment. The best chance to make it out alive in this scenario IMHO would be to be lighter and faster than the hostiles, remember, we're not fighting, we're running.
Just my .02
okiebuckout
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I will take a M1117 equipped with Mk19 and M2. Oh, and a crew of 3 with me. Think that will cover it.
okie got it right, a few good friends. Strength in numbers. Then as far as weapons basic caliber you can find in a jamn. 9mm 45 12 guage and .223 & 7.62by39. No telling when youll run out but you will run out. Better to have calibers that you can replenish by quick scavaging. And a good knife allways. So if you have to search for food you can field dress it.
1) A .50 browning machingun mounted on a Jeep, if not available a BAR or Bren gun. Why lug all that heavy stuff up and down hills when you can drive?
2) A M16/m4/Lee-Enfield or M1 Garand.
2) A 1911 or Webley .455
With the .50, the bad guy's cover will only be concealment.
I'm assuming you don't have a platoon of SEALs in the back room.
2) A M16/m4/Lee-Enfield or M1 Garand.
2) A 1911 or Webley .455
With the .50, the bad guy's cover will only be concealment.
I'm assuming you don't have a platoon of SEALs in the back room.
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