I travel a tremendous amount, sometimes driving from state to state for business. Also, I live in California where I worry sometimes about being isolated somewhere because of fires, floods, riots, or even a possible eartquake.
As a reserve officer with Peace Offcer powers, and a CCW in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, I can carry whatever I want. I love my H&K P7M8 because of it's reliability, durability, and compact size (ease to conceal in a suit or summer clothing when I'm in Arizona or Nevada). But is a 1911 better for parts and magazine availability in case I get cut-off because of an emergency?
If I choose to stay with my P7M8, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced metal finish for my P7 that will increase it's durability and survival use?
thanks,
ptp