Mosin Nagant Revolver in a Bug Out Bag?

[MMatt30]

I know I need to get a BOB to keep in a vehicle at all times. I have a hard time though leaving a more expensive firearm in the bag.

I've been thinking about getting a Mosin revolver for $100 and keeping 50-100 rounds of ammo with it.

I know the caliber sucks but I have read about a Russian soldier that killed seven Germans at one time with one during WWII.

I know they are slow to reload........but I'm not planning on engaging. I am planning on evading.

Thoughts?

 

[AR-Trvlr]

It's a mediocre pistol shooting an anemic round. You'd be far better off looking for a cosmetically-challenged S&W M10 for $200 and using that.

 

[jloneill17]

Hey, it's better than throwing stones at someone while your running away. i would put about a 100 rounds through it test function and dependability.

 

[bearpugh]

i'd rather get a cheap 22. bout as powerful, and at least you can find ammo.

 

[MMatt30]

It's a mediocre pistol shooting an anemic round. You'd be far better off looking for a cosmetically-challenged S&W M10 for $200 and using that.

I don't have the extra money to throw at more expensive guns. And I am for dang sure not going to leave one of my few good ones in a BOB.

Where am I going to find a cosmetically challenged Smith? Very rarely do I ever see one under $275.

Maybe I should buy a HIPOINT in .45 instead? They are ugly but most folks say they will cycle reliably.

 

[womsterr]

id get a highpoint rather than a 70 year old pistol that shoot an obsolete anemic round and has a 65# trigger pull

 

[AsphaltCowboy13]

I'd go for a Tokarev with ammo. Fairly strong round and cheap ammo. Wideners has them for $214.20 shipped right now. Almost ordered two!

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=100000100

 

[AR-Trvlr]

Where am I going to find a cosmetically challenged Smith? Very rarely do I ever see one under $275.

They come up here occasionally, but go fast.

You can get them on gunbroker, however - here's a couple examples:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=212372908

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=207428600 (actually pretty nice)

 

[wdawg249]

I would do the Hi-Point.

 

[Cruisers460]

Where am I going to find a cosmetically challenged Smith? Very rarely do I ever see one under $275.

saw a good looking older 38 Smith for $175 at a gunshop the other day. Rock solid, just not in vogue anymore.