The abundance of 9mm ammo in use by military and police forces makes it possible to scavenge ammunition easier than most other calibers. Also, modern 9mm ammunition is just as capable of stopping an attacker as a 40 S&W and 45 ACP. 9mm ammunition also allows for large capacities with weapons like the CZ P09 being capable of containing 19 rounds in a flush fit magazine. In fact, in many situations, it’s the only choice for a pistol caliber rifle. All major handgun manufacturers produce a variant of their handgun in 9mm, and some companies only produce 9mm handguns.Īlso in terms of pistol caliber carbines, the 9mm is the most abundant. 9mm is also the chosen round of the United States military and is quickly becoming the new standard for law enforcement. It’s the cheapest self-defense pistol caliber and is abundant in supply. The 9mm round is easily the best pistol round simply because of how common and affordable it is. However, it seems to be returning to stores and prices are dropping rapidly since the 2016 election ended. In the last few years, the price has risen and finding 22 LR has been more difficult. The 22 long rifle round is actually quite cheap when compared to other rounds, I purchased a literal bucket of 1,500 rounds for 60 dollars. A single brick of 22 can be a total lifesaver when it comes to a long-term disaster situation. It can also be used for picking off small game, getting rid of pests, and is quite quiet compared to standard centerfire ammunition. It can be used for self-defense and is deadly. A brick of 500 can easily be carried in a cargo pocket, and companies, like Federal, even sell sealed cans designed to be stored long term.Ģ2 LR is a poor self-defense round, but it is an excellent general purpose round. First and foremost they are a very lightweight round. It makes an excellent prepper cartridge for numerous reasons. It’s been around for over a hundred years and is the most produced cartridge for the civilian market. The 22 Long Rifle cartridge is one of the most popular cartridges in the world. Here is the five I’ve isolated as the best choices not only for their effectiveness but for cost, availability, and potential.

It’s better to stock a lot of ammo of a few calibers than a little ammo in a lot of calibers. When using ammunition to prep it’s good to isolate your preps to a few specific calibers.

Shtf ammo stockpile