For a simple, affordable, yet classic look don't discount the rugged Marlin 336. Mine in .35 Remington is a blast to shoot, although you can't hunt in IN with it. The nice thing about the newer ballistic tip rounds for tube feeders is they are easily now a 200 yard gun in calibers that used to...
At least you KNOW it's not reliable...before you found yourself in a bad situation. I'm confident Ruger will stand behind the gun and make it right, sooner than later.
I too own the CW9. It is the most accurate handgun, out of the box I've ever shot, but you better hang on. Like mettle...I can't imagine the buck of a larger caliber in that small of a Kahr package! (Might be the +Ps I tend to put through it)
Spring steel becomes weaker the more they are cycled. Mag springs, constantly compressed are actually stronger than springs in mags that are constantly cycled.
I would be a worried for you if you were not a little paranoid. We are prepared, able and willing to protect but I would venture to say the vast majority of us would rather not have to ever actually do so.
Are you shooting or just needing rounds "in case" you need to shoot. Therein lies the answer. Shooting requires ample supply to meet your needs. "In case", well, a few hundred would seem to be more than enough. In reality, if it's "in case" one should be shooting regularly so his shots are...
Bore snakes are a great way to clean between total takedown cleanings. I prefer to use mine when I'm not having to use copper solvent. I little #9 on and immediatley following the brush and your good to go. For copper fouling I prefer to use the conventional method of patches until no green...