I think that many people are thinking that in sparse circumstances, having a pistol and ‘rifle’ that can use the same ammo stock is a good thing. Some choose the revolver/lever action cowboy style combo. Others choose the semi-auto equivalent.
I have a Beretta CX4 in 9, and it’s quite a bit of fun. Enough fun that I’ve considered getting one in .45 to go with my 1911. We’ll see.
CX in .45 magazines are extremely expensive. I bought four when I bought a new Beretta Cougar in .45. Spent more than $160.
How about a Thompson and a 1911?