But firepower isn’t an issue regardless of the survival gun you choose—just as long as your first aim is true.
Self Reliant/Survivalist Ping List
My small utility pack I carry when hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling etc contains basic gear to get me through a “survival” event.
I always carry a CHL sidearm with at least one spare high capacity magazine.
If hunting I will have a rifle or shotgun of course in addition to my CHL handgun.
But that small basic do it all utility ruck always has a Smith an Wesson 317 three inch barrel 8 shot revolver with target sights and 100 rounds of CCI stingers. Very accurate an very reliable.
Small an light enough to always be in a small day pack / ruck with enough ammo to feed on small game for long time if needed.
Leaves my “self defense” handgun an ammo as a backup as well. Goes for whatever hunting firearm I may have at the time if that is reason I got into such a situation that caused “survival” mode.
My pack is a gearslinger from maxpedition that has served me for about last 10 years. Been washed an repaired / reinforced an modified but is where my EDC “survival” gear is carried that includes the SW 317 revolver an ammo.
My choice......lightweight target / camp gun .22 revolver for a “survival weapon”....... revolver due fact it will feed .22 ammo of all kinds like CB caps to the hot stingers etc.
Stay Safe
the best survival weapon I have is ME....and how I use my surroundings and adapt to any given situation