Okay Gene841 has an Astra 38 special listed right now in this price range. Good solid piece. So now it's all downhill.

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I still think something in 22 WMR would be a good choice. The PMR 30 would be perfect if it weren't so damn expensive. Think about it. 30 rounds in the mag and 60 if you have an extra mag. And a box of 50 more rounds takes up about a third as much space as 50 rounds of any other ammo. I still think the wheel gun is the key for bug out bags. But if you want auto pistols then the Phoenix Arms 22 in range kit form with both barrels would be good. And I believe they can be had for about $180.00.
Aside from that check the pawn shops for Kel Tec P3ATs, Rossi 38 specials. Armscor 38 specials,PA63s etc.
These are dog gone neat, Brother in Law has one and we shot at Christmas, great trigger, good sights, his goes bang every time and hits where it is aimed. Now the deal would be sealed it they came out with a carbine companion that shares mags. Cool don't cover that by half.
Now I don't personally know the guys I mentioned to you about the RG and Astra 38 revolvers. And I aint tryin' to do their advertising for them. But either one is a good deal. If you're close to them you should check them out. I would feel good about having either one in my go bag.You guys are awesome there was a lot I was not factoring in but I think now we will be able to make a better choice
feeding problems... I don't know what cause the one to blow up he stated he shot it a handful of times before at least a box each time and was almost all the way thru the box he was shooting.