Comments on: Arming Yourself for the Zombie Apocalypse: How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shotgun

By: Clark

Clark — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:58 +0000

It looks very Hollywood, but practical? Your knife doesn’t stick past the muzzle, so it can’t be used as a bayonet (probably not your intended purpose anyway), plus i can think of a lot more useful places to put a knife than on the muzzle end of your weapon. Your compass isn’t going to work next to a giant hunk of metal, plus I didn’t see a map, so knowing that you’re headed north without knowing what is north of your position is pretty much worthless. Its a cool toy though, props for putting it together…

By: bryn

bryn — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:32:00 +0000

a really cool gun but i would buy a bandolier sling so you can hold more ammo

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:08:37 +0000

MKA1919 semi auto shotgun, 10 round mags. You have to keep this gun clean though.

By: HOREDOG

HOREDOG — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:19:39 +0000

ONE OF THE BEST SURVIAL ARTICLES IVE SEEN

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:19:28 +0000

Wow, the comments to this thread show many just don’t get the idea of a survival kit. Yi can pick apart the details but you’re missing the point. This is a grab and go kit which includes a shotgun.

Is it perfect, of course not, but it’s not meant to be. It’s an exercise in creating a grab and go with a shotgun, period. Personally I wouldn’t mind it sitting behind the seat in my truck. Take the idea, run with it and come up with your own. Just remember this, the only survival kit that matters is the one you have with you. The perfect one at home doesn’t do you any good.

By: Marshall

Marshall — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:43:16 +0000

Not sure if you have carried that thing loaded down around much. I think you would find it interesting how fast your arms are gonna wear out lugging all that stuff on your gun. I would suggest getting a lower lumbar pack so everything is accessible. I would imagine in a survival situation you would want maneuverability with quickness not a cumbersome weapon. Love the creativity with the gear though.

By: Christian Gains

Christian Gains — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:52:56 +0000

Beautiful! (spent 12 yrs. in S.A., as a FIELD MISSIONARY, {caps as emphasis that i didn’t sit in a P-U}. Learned the REALITY that EVERYTHING is a TOOL, and WEAPON…and SURVIVAL method! You’ve done well! I’m small framed, and so use a Mosberg 500 410…BUT! It’s ALL the same! Thanks Brother…Keep up the faithful work of helping others PREpare!

By: Tickfood

Tickfood — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:22:46 +0000

It’s fine to add your own suggested improvements to the author’s project, but at least read the article so you know what he was going for: a grab-and-go, one-piece, wilderness survival kit. It’s a kit that, unlike most, includes a shotgun. Like all man-portable equipment, it’s a compromise between utility and portability. Also, I’m confident a Mossy will fire 19 shells without a malfunction due to fouling from carbon build-up — a cleaning kit is pointless here, though a tiny bottle of multi-use oil might come in handy.

By: Nobody

Nobody — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:20:45 +0000

I got an idea:

Do yourself a favor and get a better semi-auto shotgun, like a Saiga, or a Benelli. The Mosssberg 500 is a good pump-action, but too Mall Ninja, all dressed-up like that.

Leaning it against a tree, when it should be either in, or near your hot little hands? Not good.

By: Migg

Migg — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:23:00 +0000

@ mike
You’ve obviously misunderstood the whole point of this weapon. It wasn’t to create the ultimate tactical shotgun and charge into a gun battle, its supposed to be a multipurpose survival tool. obviously if you are looking for a purely tactical weapon for self defense you wouldn’t want to stuff your gun with unnecessary items, but if you ever need to “bug out” quickly then this is the one tool you would want with you. The author did an amazing job and obviously knows his stuff regarding survival. Also, if you’ve ever taken any specialized tactical shotgun training you would know that it is super important to carry your ammo with you on your rifle, you would also know that the location of his ammo on the action is ideal for a combat reload in a fire fight with a shotgun and it doesn’t interfer with sight at all.