It's Puerto Rico so lots of sea air and humidity. This is strictly for self defense, no target shooting or hunting. Building I'm staying in varies from sheet rock to solid concrete.<BR><BR>For consideration purposes here's my inventory for carry ammo/accessories:<BR><BR>1,200+ .40 S&W Speer Gold Dots<BR>100 9mm Speer Gold Dots<BR>100 9mm Federal HST Hollow Points<BR>50 .45 Federal Hydra-shoks<BR><BR>I have plenty of .40 mags for all platforms (at least 10+).<BR><BR>G26 - Three Glock 10 round 9mm mags<BR>G23 - Three Glock 15 round 9mm mags<BR>G23 - Two Glock 22 round .40 mags<BR>1911 - Eight D47 8 round .45 mags<BR>P7M13 - Eight HK 13 round 9mm mags (3 are CPII refinished)<BR>X5 - Eight mags (I have the baseplates/followers to swap all to 9mm, .40 or a mix of both)Primary gun - Carry9mm G269mm G23 (Lone Wolf Conversion).40 G23.40 P229R (DA/SA - Bruce Gray).40 P229 Satin Nickel.40 P229R DAK.40 SigPro 23409mm SigPro 20099mm P7M13 (CCR CPII finish)Secondary gun - Home/Vehicle Defense9mm G23 (Lone Wolf Conversion).40 G23 (With 22 round extended mags).40 P229R (DA/SA - Bruce Gray).40 P229 Satin Nickel.40 P229R DAK.40 SigPro 23409mm SigPro 20099mm P7M13 (CCR CPII finish).45 Dan Wesson Valor9mm X5 Competition.40 X5 L1Long gun (I have rifle lowers, pistol lowers and 1 registered SBR lower for the AR-15s)12 gauge Benelli Nova (+6 side saddle with Romeo 4S)20" 6.5 Grendel (3-9x Trijicon AccuPoint)10.5" 6.5 Grendel (Romeo 4S w/3x G32 magnifier)8" 300 Blackout (Romeo 4S w/3x G32 magnifier)Buy a .223/5.56 Larue Rifle

I have no idea of the gun laws in PR. Are you allowed to carry? Allowed to have something in the car?

Somewhat random thoughts that might be helpful:

Do any of these have sentimental value? Perhaps remove those from consideration given there is always a possibility of theft. Otherwise, take what you shoot best.

As far as carry - it seems folks are more apt co carry smaller than larger pistols. I'd probably lean towards the G23 or one of the 229s.

Maintain the guns (i.e. clean and oil) and I don't think you'll have a problem with humidity.

The Glock 23 in .40 and the 10.5" 6.5 AR will cover all your bases.

No idea what PR is like for firearms at all but 9mm is world wide and 12 gauge pumps are fairly “benign” in most places, so with that said.

Glock 26. You can make this into anything you need for a pistol from deep concealment to bring the noise with a big stick.

Glock 23 9mm conversion. Bring all the .40 accessories to covert back so you have a little caliber versatility while will being able to work with the 9mm primarily. Commonality of platform is a plus too.

Nova 12 gauge. It’s versatile, capable and “only a pump shotgun”.

Now my thoughts are purely practical.......because the thought of leaving that M13 makes my inner child cry. . . I could babysit for you.

Puerto Rico approved a new firearms act recently and the terms are actually quite favorable considering how terrible their gun laws were before the act passed.

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Originally posted by SR:
I have no idea of the gun laws in PR. Are you allowed to carry?

Yes, PR allows concealed carry only.

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Allowed to have something in the car?

A second gun... I'm not sure. Spare mags/ammo I'm sure is fine.

Somewhat random thoughts that might be helpful:

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Do any of these have sentimental value? Perhaps remove those from consideration given there is always a possibility of theft. Otherwise, take what you shoot best.

What I shoot best also has sentimental value (P7M13, X5s, Bruce Gray P229R)

That said I shoot them all well enough. Good point about potential theft. I won't cry over any of the polymers getting stolen.

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The Glock 23 in .40 and the 10.5" 6.5 AR will cover all your bases.

It will however I don't know how readily available .40 ammo is in PR. I know they won't have any 6.5 Grendel ammo if SHTF.



cslinger: What you picked is exactly what I voted. I wish I had more 9mm gear and ammo and it'd be an easy choice.

With all that 40 ammo you have, I would take .40SW pistols. Other ammo will be hard to get.

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Originally posted by jhe888:
With all that 40 ammo you have, I would take .40SW pistols. Other ammo will be hard to get.

My thoughts, exactly.

Bruce

I don't see a 45 MM in inventory, so Im going with jhe888 and RNshooter.
The .40 P229R DAK

G23 as primary and secondary. Same mags, ammo and parts. No sentimental value if lost or stolen. Benelli as your long gun. I imagine 12 gauge is obtainable in PR in normal times and maybe even now.

From a practical standpoint, considering the times I voted as follows:
Glock 26 for carry ( hot humid PR and concealment may be an issue, smallest service caliber is a plus- I am currently in AZ and in summer attire concealment can sometimes be tough)

Home defense glock 23 in 40. This primarily because 40 ammo seems easier to get these days and you have a good supply

Long gun shotgun. Again nothing wrong with the other long gun choices, but ammo availability in shotgun is much better than anything else these days. While far less than ideal, having cheap birdshot on hand is better than a rifle with no ammo.
I also agreee should something happen that causes loss of a pistol ( evidence after used in shooting, natural dissster, fire) I would rather have an easily replaced glock

I'd go glocks in 9mm and check on whats available between 556 and 12ga. You are most likely to be able to source glock parts of all the pistols you mention and 9mm. I imagine 12ga being easier to find and then 556. I would grab a few springs and etc before you go to be sure.

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Originally posted by RichardC:
I don't see a 45 MM in inventory,

That might be a little difficult to conceal...

Would be cool if one of your AR's is chrome lined

I'd go with the Glock 23 and the Benelli.

You should be set for any kind of Close Quarters stuff.

My answer will vary depending on if you put the H&K P7M13 for sale in the classifieds here or not.

But seriously, bring the G23 with 9mm conversion,the G26 for back up (or buy a G27 and get a conversion for that as well).

If you need one and only one long gun, bring the Benelli because with slugs and buck and birdshot its got the ability to do it all within 0-100 yards and ammo availablity.

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Originally posted by Edmond:

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Originally posted by RichardC:
I don't see a 45 MM in inventory,

That might be a little difficult to conceal...

It’s all about the belt dude. All about the belt. If you can conceal a 40mm Bofors you can certainly conceal a 45mm.

I agree with others, the Glocks in .40 would be the best choice.

Glock 19 (err the modified 23)

You can get 9mm anywhere on the planet

Shotgun

Even if all they have locally available you can make wax slugs...for home defense, or order a buckshot mold from Midway and melt the birdshot and cast it into buckshot.

If moving there permanently, I’d sell off all the other stuff and turn it into ammo and a few extra mags and maybe another G19.

Where’s the All the above option?

When you get to PR look up USPSA and IDPA clubs. Participate in (or at least visit) a match or two. You'll meet good people and they will be able to guide you to good sources of ammo etc.