OT Roadtrip Firearms

paulyseggs · Post by **paulyseggs** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:59 am

So me and the lady are hittin the road to find a new place to live. Nuttin but a pop up camper and a small pickup. Not a whole lotta room when you figure we'll be livin it in for an unknown amount of time.

I can't decide on what firearms to take. I do plan on gettin a few out of state CCW licenses. Try to cover as many states as I can. Then limit my time inside states that aren't covered. Those guns are easy. Just bring the two I carry now. Keltec 380 and a S&W 22-4 45acp.

Also want to bring my 22 Kitgun. Small, light, and good for the lady when we're out an about.

Can't decide on a longgun. I got it down to 2 choices. 870 12ga with a 20in barrel or my Marlin 94 in 44mag.

Don't know if I'm going to do much hunting, But I'd hate to have the chance and not be able to. PLUS a handgun can only do so much.

I could bring both but the weight/space of gun plus ammo might be a hassle.

870- versatile, anything from ducks to bears, heavy but usefull
44- handy, light, easy to shoot. can bring more ammo than 12ga.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:38 am

870 is more versitle.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:49 am

Nowadays, when I travel, I always take a concealed-carry sidearm (Kimber) and my Marlin 1894 in .357.

If I'm going hunting, I carry more to suit the specific purpose of the hunt.

But I always take the Kimber and the Marlin.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:55 am

I don't know where you're going but the shotgun is more likely to be legal everywhere you go.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:56 am

Sounds like quite a trip, good luck and have fun!

870, broader range of ammo/uses.

canonsix · Post by **canonsix** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:57 am

You cannot go wrong with the shotgun, the S&W is also a very good choice.When I travel it is with a S&W model 65,3inch and a Mossberg 500. Doug

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:00 pm

I also vote for the 870 shotgun's versatility and legality, shooting 7/8 oz. lowbase bird loads to 3" 1-3/8 oz. Brenekke slugs.

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:34 pm

Living in the TT out in OK while waiting for the house to sell back home.
This is what I brought out with me

Tarus 85 (carry gun)
Cimmeron SAA clone
SW 18 4" .22
Ruger 77/.22
Marlin 94 .357
Win 94 .30 WCF
Rem 1187 12 ga with choke tubes

I think I can cover most of the bases while I wait for my stuff to show up here.
~Jeff

Rexster · Post by **Rexster** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:25 pm

For a private citizen, the 870 will certainly be legal in more places, as Hobie indicated. Most places will not, however, allow loaded long guns inside motor vehicles, with Texas being one notable exception.

paulyseggs · Post by **paulyseggs** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:33 pm

Hobie wrote:I don't know where you're going but the shotgun is more likely to be legal everywhere you go.

Wish I knew too! Honestly the plan is... No plan, just move around till we feel comfortable.

I'm leanin towards the 870 with 2barrels (bird and slug). Then a mix of shotshells (bird, buck and slug).

I can't wait till I have to figure out what fishin gear to bring!

As a further thought....

I do want to bring a good quanity of ammunition along. The less I have to buy now the better.

I have a bolt action mini mauser in 7.62x39. Also have about a case and a half of ammo for it. Would be a fun gun to bring. Not quite a defensive firearm, but serviceable for hunting and FUN.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:21 pm

Another nod to the 870...

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:38 pm

The shotgun was the gun that won the west IMHO.

Pauly FWIW Florida will issue a non resident CCW all you have to do is apply.

Rusty <><

paulyseggs · Post by **paulyseggs** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:10 am

Rusty wrote:The shotgun was the gun that won the west IMHO.

Pauly FWIW Florida will issue a non resident CCW all you have to do is apply.

Rusty <><

Thats what I'm fixin to do. I know it's accepted in many states. Didn't their used to be a website that had all the states CCW laws and which state accepted which state's permit? Can't seem to find it.

spurgon · Post by **spurgon** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:40 am

No reason not to take them both. What is it that they say. "All a pistol is good

for it to fight your way to your shotgun".

spurgon

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:17 am

Shotgun.

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:01 am

What part of the country are you focusing on? If western states, I've never heard of any difference in legality between a rifle or shotgun, unless bird hunting (other than grouse). Possesion is no different. Eastern states I have no idea about.

If you are considering western states, the rifle is much more practical, tho I'd prefer one with a little more range, like a 30-30. Guess I'm the odd man out, shotguns just don't even cross my mind when I think of going out in the hills or mountains. I even hunt birds with rifle or pistol (grouse). A pistol seems more flexible and practical than a shotgun. Just me I guess.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:15 am

Malamute, I'm with you on this one.
Unless I am dove or quail hunting the shotguns stay home. I could not even count the times I have hit the road with my .44 Trapper.

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:53 pm

PAULYSEGGS, MOST DEFINATELY 870, RACK THE SLIDE AND UNDESIREABLES BECOME VERY POLITE AND COMPLIANT. WORKS IN THIS COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD, LIKE THEY SAY "DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT".

BruceB · Post by **BruceB** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:58 pm

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:19 pm

8-7-0! Makes all cowards (and some brave types) quake, as cementhead so apted hollered.

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:25 pm

yup gotta be a quality shotgun.I always have my SP101 357 with me.
pete

fred45 · Post by **fred45** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:58 pm

Hey if you get around to SW Missouri, give a shout and stop by. We can fish in my pond and shoot on the rifle range. the CCW in MO in easy too!
Ya'll come by, 'hear.

Poohgyrr · Post by **Poohgyrr** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:40 pm

paulyseggs wrote: my Marlin 94 in 44mag.

I don't hunt birds anymore, so your Marlin gets my vote. Food or pests, 2 legs or 4, it will do more for me.

paulyseggs · Post by **paulyseggs** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:57 pm

Pretty much made up my mind on the 870. It's going. Now I'm havin second thoughts about the handguns. 22 is still goin. but I'm thinkin of just bringing my shorty glock and seein if I can find someone to trade for a SAA

Still thinkin about bringin the glock leavin the backup gun home and bringin my blackhawk in 45colt. All depends on what shoots better. I haven't shot the Blackhawk in quite awhile Gotta do a side by side range day.

I know I'm overthinking the whole thing. But I just can't not overthink this.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:12 pm

I'd go for the 12gauge, good for squirrel or bear and anything in between, the ammo can be bought anywhere so you don't have to carry too many heavy boxes of shells.

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