[Gunslinger19]

Reading a zombie-thread on this forum made me think of this. So, I present to you:

THE "WEAPON-OF-CHOICE" THREAD

What weapon would you use, if you needed to defend yourself? And why?

EDIT: Right. although I didn't intend for it to turn out this way, it appears many are using "zombie apocalypse" for their choices. So, that is now the premise for this thread.

Anyway, I'll lay down some ground rules.

The weapon has to be something hand-held, something you could operate on your own (given proper experience), and something that exists in this world.

If you're having trouble thinking of one, here are some japanese weaponry to choose from.

I'll start. My weapon of choice would be a pistol, because it is easy to think with, lighter than other weapons (shotgun comes to mind, as well as katana), and its mere presence is usually enough to subdue a lot of people.

I'd prefer to have a large-barrel six-shooter, like the gunslingers of old, but those guns are heavy, and high-maintenance.

Downsides I could think of to my choice:
A pistol is a killing machine, and I'd have to undergo a lot of mental training to be able to use it seriously.
Having to maintain ammo supply, as well as maintenance to the gun itself.
The sight of a pistol may subdue some, but others may be angered by the sight of one, and I'd end up having to watch my back.
From what I can tell, it's fairly easy to disarm a novice gunman. Which is what I'd be for a while.


Your posts don't have to be the same as mine, but I'm just giving you some things to think about before you make your decision.

This post has been edited by Gunslinger19: 13 November 2009 - 10:16 PM

[The Unbalanced Mind]

Decisions, decisions. I would have to say a metal baseball bat. Lightweight, easy to use, doesn't break easily, and never needs reloading.

This post has been edited by The Unbalanced Mind: 13 October 2009 - 06:09 AM

[Illyria]

I'm stuck between a katana for simple ease of use and practicality and a decent bow (with arrows of course). One is more offensive, the other defensive.

I'm really not a fan of guns, but a bow and arrow with good training would be useful.

[The Unbalanced Mind]

Bow and arrows aren't bad but if I had to choose between them and a gun I would definitely have to go with the gun, more likely you'll get a kill with each hit. Like stated ^ I still prefer baseball bat but .44 Magnum packs a powerful shot for such a little thing.

[nicofiend]

I've always been partial to dual switch blades. Sure I have to get in all close like, but the resulting mess is just too fun.

The random length of chain I used to carry around works just as well too.

[Cybercat]

It really depends on what i want to defend myself against. If it's one person it'll be some kind of gun, if we're talking big crowds I'd want a sword or something else that can't run out of ammo...

This post has been edited by Cybercat: 13 October 2009 - 08:12 AM

[Malone]

Always been a fan of Lever-actions myself; probably something in a .44

- Large magazine
- Medium to high rate of fire,
- Heavy enough can be used for hand-to-hand combat
- Can be scoped for longer distance accuracy
- Can be shortened and turned into a short range pistol type weapon, with the same qualities.
- .44 Ammo would be fairly easy to find, as it is a common pistol round

That would be my choice for a firearm anyways;

[Waycos]

Pictures of Oprah and Rossie O'Donnell nude and having sex.

Top that!

[Orelinde]

Pictures of Oprah and Rossie O'Donnell nude and having sex.

Top that!

What the heck is wrong with you? FFS Waycos. EW!


My own weapon of choice would probably be a shotgun.

[Maira]

A claymore or a machine gun. One's offensive, one's defensive.

I have this wooden sword I bought at the local RenFest. It's about three and a half feet long, hardwood. I once chased a man who stole ALL of my lawn gnomes (I have 15) down the street with it, took back my gnomes, and called the police. He thought I was going to kill him.

This post has been edited by Maira: 13 October 2009 - 10:42 AM

[braman's disciple]

i would like to have a weapon that will not fail me or something i couldn't accidentally shoot my self with . so something hand held like a crow bar or a bat.

[J_A_X]

I'm a big fan of knives. I like the up close, stealth kill.

I would probably brandish my throwing knives, tactical kukri and tactical straight edge sword.

[nicofiend]

Pictures of Oprah and Rossie O'Donnell nude and having sex.

Top that!

As the bread in a Dr. Phil Sandwich.

Either that or a looping reel of the hot tub scene from About Schmidt, with Kathy Bates.

[Sperm Whale]

I always loved the good ol' .50 cal, but you can't really hold it in your hand...the M-60 is a beautiful weapon also, but unless you want to play Rambo, again a pretty big weapon. So I would have to go back to my S&W 41 mag that I used to own, or my S&W Model 469 9mm if I'm going to carry concealed.

[The Unbalanced Mind]

Pictures of Oprah and Rossie O'Donnell nude and having sex.

Top that!

It's got to exist remember.

[Waycos]

rule 34 of the internet...

[Glix]

Well.. general everyday defensive weapon, I want a bow an arrow. Offensive, I suppose.. a sword. A nice japanese one, but I want extensive training with it.

Zombie apocolypse, I want a shopping trolley upon which I'd mount a variety of sharp pointy things and folded chairs for some sort of security, propelling myself along with a broom. Offensive AND defensive, not to mention fun.

[dlhappy]

The fork of truth!

Nah, but honestly, the choice of weapon is dependant on the situation. Guns are prob the most efficient, and can often be used as a club if you run out of ammo. Katanas are fun but I'm much better with a staff.
If we are just talking personnality-wise, I would go in weaponless ( I likes my martial arts ).

[Sable]

I do martial arts, so I'm pretty comfortable with a short stick (less then a meter long). It won't shoot me, and I can grab it anywhere/swing it around without worrying about cutting myself.

Although I have been doing some work with the long stick (or staff) and know the benefits of a longer pole.

So maybe a short stick that can grow longer?

"POWERPOLE! EXTEND!"

[Razmataz]

either a katana or a (cross)bow armed with all the speciality arrows like exploding , poisonous and all that jazz. must be totally awesome

This post has been edited by Razmataz: 13 October 2009 - 05:57 PM