# Best Zombie Gun **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 29, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348 "2006-03-29T03:18:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Long\_Road](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@The\_Long\_Road](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Long_Road)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/1 "2006-03-29T03:18:33Z")
I finally found it, the ultimate weapon to have when the zombie hordes start to overrun the cities. Let me introduce the [Saiga](http://www.saiga-12.com/). It has the power of a shotgun and the quick reload of an assault rifle. The zombie masses don’t stand a chance. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/2 "2006-03-29T03:19:55Z")
Can’t you just throw records at them? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Long\_Road](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@The\_Long\_Road](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Long_Road)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/3 "2006-03-29T03:25:11Z")
> [@PeterWiggen](#): > > Can’t you just throw records at them? Sure, if I am in England facing _their_ hordes of Zombies. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/4 "2006-03-29T03:31:24Z")
> [@The Long Road](#): > > Sure, if I am in England facing _their_ hordes of Zombies. Touche, sir! And zing! Now back to your gun. Looks pretty sweet. I did however, laugh out loud at this quote from the link: > [@Gun Selling Website](#): > > Imagine the sound that AK makes when you chamber a round in the dark!!! Whoever entered your home - they will start running!!! - Peter Wiggen ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/5 "2006-03-29T03:42:44Z")
In _Quake,_ I found that the grenade launcher worked best against zombies. They keep reassembling, you see. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/6 "2006-03-29T03:50:09Z")
I’m a gun-nut and I find that to be the most worthless hunting piece I’ve ever seen. The thought of some yahoo, jacked up on coffee and Jack Daniels, emptying 10 rounds of shot into a flock of ducks 200 yards out of range bothers me more than a little. OTOH, zombies everywhere must be quaking in their boots. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![dnooman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/7 "2006-03-29T04:44:11Z")
What about the triple barreled shotgun from [Undead](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339840/)? Entertaining movie BTW. ---
**Author:** ![cerberus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/8 "2006-03-29T04:54:39Z")
Why not have a [rifle and a shotgun\*\*, both box magazine fed? Better yet, [url=http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh16-e.htm]how about a selective fire shotgun]([http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2700/2764.htm](http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2700/2764.htm)), with box or drum magazines? The problem with CQB and shotguns is the **splatter factor** : if the zombie model involves infection via blood, then the shotgun might not be the best weapon. ---
**Author:** ![cerberus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/9 "2006-03-29T04:57:23Z")
_Gee, it would be so nice to be able to edit these things._ :smack: Why not have a **[**, both box magazine fed? Better yet, [url=http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh16-e.htm]how about a selective fire shotgun](][http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2700/2764.htmrifle](http://www.securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2700/2764.htmrifle) and a shotgun[/url), with box or drum magazines? The problem with CQB and shotguns is the splatter factor: if the zombie model involves infection via blood, then the shotgun might not be the best weapon. Reply With Quote ---
**Author:** ![MrJackboots](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MrJackboots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrJackboots)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/10 "2006-03-29T05:33:39Z")
I say the Atchisson assault shotguns (USAS-12) win over the Saiga, on account of a larger magazine (10-round box or 20-round drum) and a full-automatic mode when you absolutely have to lay down the wrath of God. There’s also something to be said for the Pancor Jackhammer, which is slower on the reload, but also has the 10-round magazine, full-auto, and (very important when facing Zombie Apocalypse) really damn cool looks. ---
**Author:** ![dnooman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/11 "2006-03-29T06:30:24Z")
> [@MrJackboots](#): > > There’s also something to be said for the Pancor Jackhammer, which is slower on the reload, but also has the 10-round magazine, full-auto, and (very important when facing Zombie Apocalypse) really damn cool looks. Cool looks? That [mofo](http://www.army.lt/guns/gallery/P4.jpg)looks like it came straight outta DOOM. ---
**Author:** ![HPL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/3da27b/32.png) [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/12 "2006-03-29T06:42:08Z")
> [@PeterWiggen](#): > > Can’t you just throw records at them? Black Monday? Throw it! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Long\_Road](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@The\_Long\_Road](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Long_Road)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2006, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zombie-gun/350348/13 "2006-03-29T08:10:10Z")
People, be practical please! Sure, a full auto shotgun with a drum magazine sounds great and all but how is one to afford such luxuries? The weapons must be purchased **before** society falls! Now, $300 Saiga vs God only knows how many thousands for the others mentioned. The prepared Zombie fighter is thrifty when it comes to their stockpiles. The money spent on such a weapon might be better spent on equipping the family with bite guards and extra rations.