thedigininja, PM's are just a way to transfer wealth from one period of time to another.
There are three most talked about events: SHTF, WROL and TEOTWAWKI. IMO, Silver will be useful during a SHTF scenario. Not so much in a WROL event and absolutely worthless in a TEOTWAWKI period.
When both silver and gold will become valuable is post any of these events as we climb out of the the drama de jour.
Again, you transported something small of great value through the drama porthole to the other side. You will be able to buy draft horses for a farm, tractor, truck, start a business, etc.