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It's hardly ultra modern, but I really like my S&W 637 airweight .38spcl. I did shoot my buddy's 3" Kimber .357 and I think I'd go for that if I had it to do over.
I would pick .357 mag simply because I think it would be more versatile. As a hand loader I can load up some .38 sp wadcutters for the range, some .357 JHPs to make a backup load for hunting and personal protection, and some .38 sp shot loads for pests.
I have one of these in 22WMR over 20Ga. I rarely use the shotgun barrel, but I have an inexpensive scope on it and the .22mag barrel shoots to the point of aim of the scope.
All the centerfire levers I've fired are Marlins. I own a 336 in .30-30, which is a pretty fabulous deer rifle for a lot of scenarios, and a 1894 SBL in .44mag which I adore, simply because it's fun to shoot. I download .44mag rounds to lower pressure to shoot for kicks and have full-power...
Revolvers:
S&W 637 .38spcl for woods/kit gun
Ruger Alaskan .44mag for self-defense/hunting
Ruger Single-Six .22LR/22WMR for plinking/hunting
Autos:
Beretta 92FS 9mm/22lr for self defense/hunting/plinking
Springfield MC Operator in .45ACP for self-defense/hunting
Sig P229 Legion in 9mm for...
I haven't noticed a trend that indicates more rounds fired in self-defense scenarios. I carry a 7+1 shot .45 and a 15+1 shot 9mm with equal enthusiasm. If I'm in a self-defense situation that requires a reload I normally have a spare mag.
These days my go-to .22LR pistol is my Beretta 92FS with the Beretta 22LR conversion slide and barrel. It's great for training on the range, and of course I have the original 9mm parts for serious purposes.
I like the idea of a .22LR kit gun, but my go-to for this is my S&W 637 in .38spcl...
I've carried old JHPs. I usually shoot them up before they get very old, but I'm pretty sure I have some 20+ year old stuff and I carry it without reservation.
I've had one for many years. Definitely reliable and easy to shoot. I never had to carry one in battle but I carried one as my CPL gun for years. I would trust my life to it.
I have a Colt Delta Elite and like it very much. But candidly, when I walk in the woods I usually carry an airweight snubby in .38, or my Sig 938 (9mm).
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