Ha. The best autoloader in the world can jam, the best magazine can gum up. Never had a revolver do that. Failed to fire with bad ammo, sure- pull the trigger again, can't say that about an auto, either.
For sheer, raw ability to take abuse, neglect, and bad ammo the only better choice is a break action.

And while people can talk about a cylinder grab, it is like talking about someone with serious martial arts skills forcing the slide of an autoloader out of battery or possibly even disassembling it- theoretical, but pretty much Hollywood. My revolvers have been carried on my side when I'm hip deep in mud- danger of a barrel rupture a few times, but nothing that would have prevented the cylinder from indexing.

That being said, I own several of both. Each has their niche.


For Fabio, my advice is going to be mixed:

The shotgun and the .22 are the easiest to get ammo for, and versatile. The shotgun is more skill intensive, and kicks harder. The .22 lacks power, but no recoil, and dirt cheap. That is why for the pistol, I'm going to recommend a good .22 auto or wheelgun. Pistols take training, and three or four hits to the upper chest with a .22 is a hell of a lot more effective that a double tap from anything that completely misses the target.