A Survival Handgun?

[Adam Helmer]

Last Thursday morning a group of us old guys (Tioga Militia) had our weekly meeting at the local gun shop. We gather at the rear of the shop around the coffee pot and a box of dounts. A middle-age fellow approached us and asked, "What is the best survival handgun for me?"

The "Tioga Militia" went to a 60-second huddle and then responded after it was ascertained from the questioner his level of handgun expertise:

1. A revolver is ok. If two, or more, are obtainable make #1 a .22 caliber DA and #2 a .357 Magnum, or larger.

2. If semi-autos are preferred, get a good .22 caliber like the Ruger Mark I or Mark II and a 9mm or 40 S&W Glock, or equivilent.

3. Obtain at least 4 spare mags for the semis and same speed loaders for the .357.

4. Stock up at least 4 bricks of .22 caliber hollow points and 500 rounds for the centerfire handguns.

5. Shoot all Survival guns often at the range and reload for the centerfires.

What did we miss?

Adam