I think if I were to ever pick up a black powder weapon, I'd probably go with a flintlock pistol, maybe even a flintlock rifled musket. Why flintlock? So if the SHTF, then I don't have to worry about manufacturing firing caps for a cap & ball weapon. Finding flint is a heck of a lot easier than finding the materials to make more caps.
Still, I think the .36 Navy Colt is a good idea. It's got some stopping power, provides multiple shots before needing to be reloaded, and is dependable.
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