Fun with Guns is the name of this blog.

So because human instinct will tell you to arm yourself to the hilt, I’ve decided to dedicate this blog to the brief over-view of weapons, focusing on firearms mostly. Later on throughout the blog I will go in-depth on specific types of weapons so I can help you be affective with any weapon you pick up. Even if it is so much as a rock.

                                                                       Handguns:
This is a favorite among many for so many different, but great reasons. However, for you, my future Last Survivor. I would suggest NOT making it your primary weapon of choice. But secondary for sure. Here’s why: handguns are primarily meant for close range. The closer you get to you zombie, the more stress you will experience. Lets add in 3 more variables. The barrel of a handgun is typically very short, making long range shots difficult enough. Next issue, a zombie’s head will look to be about as big as a softball from 30 yards away. And last, it’s a moving target. Need I say more? Unless you’re John Wayne, which, you’re not, so don’t even fucking try, you don’t stand a chance. However, handguns are small, lightweight, and have smaller ammunition. Depending on what type of ammunition your handgun uses, it may be used in a carbine. Also, you can choose a handgun with a longer barrel and sight radius. A laser can be attached, but when it’s battery dies, you have a useless piece of shit and are back to square one.

There are two main types of handguns to choose from. Semi-automatic or revolver.
        
                                                               Revolvers:
Revolvers are simple. Bottom-line. Easier to clean, less to go wrong. BUT they hold less ammunition and are not designed for laser sights and such. If you do choose this revolver, this girl says go for a Beretta semi-automatic pistol.

                                                          Semi-Automatic:
Semi-automatic handguns also have advantages and disadvantages. It’s major advantage is its ability to hold more ammunition and its ease of changing magazines quickly for reload. Yes, we have all played the games and have been killed many times while reloading. FUCKING RELOAD. Just remember, this isn’t a game. You won’t respawn if you die other than as a zombie. Promise.


                                                                .22 Caliber:
This gun is quieter by nature and has a lower recoil making it fairly accurate. But I wouldn’t want to use this on a home invader, much less a zombie. The smaller caliber just isn’t effective enough for killing…anything.

                                                                    40 S&W:
This gun was designed for law enforcement. It is equipped to use 10 mm ammunition but can be retro-fitted into medium frame(9mm) automatic handgun. It uses .40 inch diameter bullets with a decent weight range (9g to 13g). Most ammunition for it is hollow-point which would effectively destroy a zombies brain. It would be like placing said zombies brain in a blender. It is a better choice for a secondary weapon.

Note**Handguns are hard to load and cock for someone who has never used one before. I recommend practicing doing these things and weight lifting to make you stronger and faster at reloading and shooting.

                                                   The Heavy Machine Gun:
2 things:
You wont find it. And if you do, it wont do you any good. Period.

                                                        Sub-machine Gun:
Similar to the heavy machine gun, it wont do you much good and will only serve to waste ammunition. This gun tends to jam a lot and only serves to be a danger since it is a short range weapon.

                                        The Assault Rifle/Semi-Automatic:
Again with the ability to do rapid fire, you waste ammunition when one, well placed bullet is more effective. Many assault rifles are flawed, tend to jam easily and are difficult to clean and keep maintained., with a few accretions. We all know the AK-47, as well as the Galil and Chinese Type 56.

AK’s are fun to shoot. However, there are now better options. The M16, which is currently used by the US military is much lighter than it’s Russian cousin. However, the M16 is currently being phased out and replaced with the M4 Carbine which is shorter and works better in close combat. However, it disperses 3 rounds per-shot, also making it wasteful. If you are determined to only carry 2 types of weapons and you can choose a bolt/lever action rifle, avoid the semi-automatics. Ammunition is precious and not infinite. You need to slow down and make every shot count.

                                                                The BOOMstick:

So this is one that could potentially serve a purpose. It could fill in as your secondary weapon. The shotgun, affectionately also known as the “boomstick”, is known for it’s power and ability to kill and destroy at a close range, more more than 10 feet(preferably less). The farther away from your target you get, the more pellets spread out and the less lethality they have. The disadvantage is the gun itself is bigger and heavier and the shells are big and bulky. Whereas the handgun is not.

                                                    The Bolt/Lever-Action Rifle:

Don’t be fooled by the common misconception that these are regarded as obsolete. While the flashy sub-machine gun will lure you in with lies and un-kept promises, the rifle will give you the truth. A rifle is powerful and can help put distance between you and your attacking zombies. Why be the jackass on the ground attempting to throw a nun-chuck at said zombies when you don’t have to be? While he is trying to split a zombies skull in half, Chuck-Norris-Wannabe down there is having his foot chewed off by another. In the time it will take him to attempt and die, you could have shot him, and five other zombies around him in the head. Depending on how good of a sniper you are. People say this is the cowards way out. Why be a hero when you don’t have to be? Hero’s get eaten.

When choosing a rifle, hunting rifles will almost always be your best(and only) choice. They have simple and easy to clean and maintain designs and ammunition will be easier to acquire and more plentiful.

However, if you happen to have the luck of coming across an older military rifle, and can find the ammunition, this one could be your best friend. It was designed for close-hand combat. Just be sure you learn the proper ways to use your rifle as a CQC weapon so you don’t smash your gun to pieces.
                                                                        Lever:

Lever-action rifles tend to hold less ammunition. It is an excellent ambidextrous weapon and extremely popular with hunters and not the military.

                                                                         Bolt:

Bolt-action rifles were adopted but then replaced by semi-automatics and selective fire. It is preferred as a sniper rifle because of it’s power. This design is simpler and easier to maintain and keep clean.

Remember: Always use your guns safely and responsibly. It is your job to have a thorough working knowledge of your guns and keep them oiled and clean. And always have it by your side.

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