wildcard163:

I bought a brand new Springfield 1911 A1 a few years ago, having sold my surplus Singer made .45. I like the gun, I like the cartridge, and in an human jungle environment, it is the sidearm of choice. However, I don't see myself getting involved in "shoot them ups" with rogue humans so my primary concern is ability to procure food and dissuade large animals or packs of small animals from feeding on me. The .45, my .38 Taurus 3" snubby, my .22 Jennings pocket pistol, and my High Standard .22 magnum Mark IV with the 4" barrel stay home. My Ruger comes with me, and I would like to add a heavy barrel .22 rifle to come with me. The Savage I bought was purchased because it has a milled steel receiver instead of the investment casting so many other manufacturers are using and it is cute as the dickenings. I still haven't taken it to the firing range, but I did buy a 4X32 scope for it. I would have preferred a 1X or 2X, but they cost a whole lot more than the 4X.

Bountyhunter