Ultimate Survival Gun: Ruger Blackhawk .357 mag/9mm Convertible Revolver Part 1 of 2

My Choice for The Ultimate Survival Pistol: The Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .357 magnum / 9mm revolver. With the 6.5 inch barrel the single action .357 magnum makes a great hunting hand gun. Since it shoots three of the most commonly used cartridges, it is a versatile pistol that will be easy to find ammunition for in a SHTF/worst case survival scenario. Okay, tired of answering this question so here it is: Suggested retail (MSRP) is: $655.00 but I got a sweet deal from my local gun dealer of $480 plus shipping/handling and tax (grand total: $535.49.) Locate them at galleryofguns period com. Model number 10318. Also comes with 4.62" barrel at same price. Another frequent question: 9mm parabellum (9x19) has a bullet diameter of 0.356 in (9.03 mm) whereas both the .38 SP and .357 MAG have bullet diameters of 0.357 in (9.1 mm.) That is a difference of only 1/1000th of an inch or 7/100th of a mm!