Can't go wrong with most of the suggestions offered imo, I've had mine for decades....in order of purchase...
S&W M27 .357 6.5" (p &r for Tabs approval
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Colt Diamondbsck .22lr 6" (my fav to shoot)
S&W M629 .44 mag 8 3/8 (mags are a cannon, specials are more than potent)
Can't go wrong with Rugers....my daily carry in my pocket is a sweet trigger, striker fired LC9S 9mm
But the one I'm reaching for if the shtf is my old Colt Combat Commander .45 ACP ...bought it in '80.
I'm just glad I didn't know this board then...I learned not to visit spoon stores way back, and I am NOT a spoonaholic like the rest of these guys either