I would call a couple 22lr with quality ammo in both chambers a lot better than no gun. If you learn to shoot it. If you just buy it and think you have a solid back up then you better be very close to the target as these are a different animal as far as aiming them properly...using a middle...
New to this forum but have read a lot on here due to being a big smith fan and owning a few smiths but always seeing ones from the past and new ones I could use...want.
I have the High standard in 22lr and I love it. 15 feet I can get 5-6 inch groups and it never fails. I carry it in my back...