Shotguns, zombie killing machines or extra weight?

One weapon that almost everyone has an opinion on is shotguns.  Max Brooks wrote in The Zombie Survival Guide that they are not as great as everyone thinks they are.  While many people consider them a primary weapon.
People will tell you they don't have enough range, or their shells are too bulky.  People also say that they take too long to reload.  If you support this weapon some arguments would be that it has the ability to stop zombies in their tracks.  Also if a zombie is too far away to be hit with a shotgun, why fight it instead of running away.  Shotguns are easier to aim than rifles, and when zombies approach and you are too nervous to think you need a shotgun to stand a chance of defeating a zombie.  Runners go to fast for someone to get a head shot with a rifle, but with a shotgun the spread of the shot allows a more sure kill.
I personally consider a shotgun a primary weapon, but let me hear your ideas.  

Tags: Opinions., Weapons

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Permalink Reply by Nick Thompson on January 29, 2011 at 9:48am
I love the recoil on my shotguns. It helps me not jerk when shooting. So when I know to not jerk and be ready for a recoil.
Permalink Reply by Fr. Z on February 4, 2011 at 12:35pm
I think a really important factor one must keep in mind is just how flippin cheap shotguns can be.  I don't have any guns yet, and it will definitely be the first one i buy just because i can get a pretty dec shotty for $300.  Any pistol i'd consider worth having for my own personal needs doesn't run any lower than $500, and AR's with all the amenities are quite expensive indeed.
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on February 4, 2011 at 3:16pm

Its true shotguns are definitely cheaper, but they don't come without draw backs. Even good quality brands have their hangups. I recently bought a Remington 870HD to replace my old 870Express I gave to my nephew. Breaking it wasn't as simple as just putting shells through it. I ended up having to take it apart and polish the bolt, feed ramp, cartridge interruptors, cartridge elevator, and the slide. In order to make the action reliable.

 

As far forking out the money for other firearms....I would honestly say if you can't afford to get them before hand, try to raid a good gun shop after all hell breaks loose. You definitely don't want to rely on just one weapon platform, a shotgun just isnt going to cut all situations.

Permalink Reply by TheStopper on February 5, 2011 at 4:54am
A nice cheap started rifle would be a tactical .22, you can get one for about $400 and the rounds are cheap. It's probably one of my favorite guns to fire too.
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on March 2, 2011 at 5:19am
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on March 2, 2011 at 5:43am
Yea the AA-12 is really badass, my only thought about is that carrying it is definitely going to be useless weight. I can't imagine its going to ever really come in handy during the zpoc. The only place I can imagine it coming in handy would be if your trying to push your way out of a corner. If you have several people with you, and you can dedicate one or two men(or women) ;-) to carrying them it would be good.  
Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on May 7, 2011 at 4:26pm
I'll use my 12 gauge as a porch and hall way clearer. I'll use other calibers rifles, including my Marlin 336 in 30-30, for hunting too but will rely on the AR and 1911 for the bulk of defense and offense.  
Permalink Reply by James McDonald on May 7, 2011 at 4:32pm

I agree Prime. Its easier to use a simple pump. I do think the AA 12 is a amazing gun, but its highly impractical.

 

I have a Winchester 30-30 I got from my grandpa acouple of years ago, its a great hunting rifle. 30-30 has tons of knock down power.

 

Youve seen my AR15, I dont think I need to talk about how much I love it.

Permalink Reply by Laz on May 7, 2011 at 4:14pm

If you do not agree with someone then either ignore them or discuss it in a civilised way. Insults and personal attacks will result in threads being closed.

 

This goes out to both sides.

Permalink Reply by dillon davis on May 8, 2011 at 10:47am
I say if you know where you're going, you make the choice. Because If you know you are going to go to a police station or somewhere close quarters, take it. But if you are going to be out and about in the city, not really knowing, I'd settle for a rifle or at least an smg.
Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on May 8, 2011 at 11:08am

Actual Sub-machineguns are hard to get a hold of unless you are an NFA dealer or Class 3 dealer. Most people aren't trained to be able to deal with the muzzle rise of an SMG on full auto. They aren't the kind of gun you can pick up and know what you're doing. You will have barrel climb with an SMG on full auto unless you know what you're doing.

 

If you go to a Police Station, Fire Station or Hospital you will have a lot of company. Many will be infected.

 

STAY ALIVE

 

PP

Permalink Reply by Valentin Vasquez on May 12, 2011 at 6:30pm
well, i have a Winchester Model 1887 lever action shotgun replica made by IAC. it's not much but it's pretty light weight, and compact, especially for holding 7 rounds. 5 in the tube mag, 1 in the receiver, and 1 in the chamber. if you are a beginner with a shotgun, you'll find it kicks strongly, but you get used to it fast and pretty soon it's nothing more than a push. i may have a preference to western weapons (hence why i got that particular type of shotgun) but i can honestly say the action is very smooth and reliable and that i wouldnt have any other type of shotgun by my side when the zompocalypse goes down.

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