I initially liked the idea of combinations. I first got a Henry AR-7 just to have a minimal weapon for camping, etc. I then got interested in the M6 because of versatility. (mine was a .22 Hornet/.410) I found myself with two guns and three kinds of ammo. And there was nothing there for a personal protection weapon.

I then researched and decided that personal protection was first, and game gathering second. Accordingly I went with a 1911 in .45 ACP. For that gun, I also bought a .22 conversion kit and a carbine conversion kit. And being a bit compulsive, a second 1911 for backup and to ride in the carbine conversion semi-permanently if need be.

The 1911's


The carbine conversion


And the 1911 with the .22 conversion installed


Plenty of personal protection, small game with the .22 and larger game with the carbine if I'm patient enough to wait for the shot.