Carrying Handgun while hunting

[gmcbob]

Hello everyone -

 

 

First time 'post'er, but have been visiting for a month now.

 

So I am considering purchasing a semi-auto compact / light weight handgun for my fall hunts. I've done my research, looked around, and checked out manufacture's website.

 

But, I'm just curious now what fellow hunters recommend? Something that I can keep for many years.

 

 

Thanks!,

 

Bob "gmcbob"

[gmcbob]

...it is for protection, not hunting

[AzHunt]

Glock. 9mm, .40, .45, 10mm, any will do, pick the one you like & can shoot well.

[ajohunter]

First off welcome! I always carry a sidearm with me when im hunting for personal protection. I used to carry my Glock 23 40 S&W. But now I carry a HK USP 40. Its all about what you feel comfortable carrying. I prefer the high capacity 40 cal.

[COUESAZ]

Go to the clasified section and buy that XD 40 you will love it.

[EagleEye]

i carry the glok 23 also love the 40 cal i think you can get snake rounds also for it

[gmcbob]

Go to the clasified section and buy that XD 40 you will love it.

 

 

yeah I saw that, thanks. Good gun from what I've heard, and cooper's is in the .40 cal that I want.

 

I'll check one out next I'm at Sportsmans and see if I like the feel; might be interested in his.

 

 

Thanks for the welcome ajo.

 

 

Bob

[Snapshot]

.500 S&W with 6" Compensated barrel. Will take out anything from Alaska to Africa.

[firstcoueswas80]

Go to the clasified section and buy that XD 40 you will love it.

 

 

Spot on advice. I have had my XD for 5 years and it has more blood on it than I care to think about it. I love the gun!

[IHunt2live]

I WAS in the same boat as you until I bought my 357 a couple of weeks ago. I'm a collage student and don't have a ton of money so I wanted an all around hand gun and I think I found it in the 357. Not the ideal gun for that type of use but it can it can serve as protection and maybe a HAM hunt gun for the future. Pluse I just like revolvers.

 

just my $.02

[azhuntnut]

I just picked this up on Saturday. It is the Taurus Tracker Titanium with a two inch ported barrel, chambered in 45lc. The gun only weighs 19.8 ounces and will not rust. You can't go wrong with a wheel gun in a frantic situation. David

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-...tegory=Revolver

[kphunter]

I'd have to agree with a revolver. The .357 magnum is a great caliber that will take down just about anything. You can also shoot .38 specials through it if you want a little less bang.

 

KP

[Lv2hnt]

I know you were thinking about a semi-auto, but a stainless wheel gun brings a lot of good things to the table! Check out a .357 Ruger SP-101 snubnose --- readily packable, speed out of the holster, PLENTY of power from 125-grain magnum hollowpoints, and accurate as you could want. Very reliable, and it's NOT unpleasant to shoot!

 

Lv2hnt

[gmcbob]

 

That Taurus is nice! And I've had good luck with Rugers, so I'll check into the SP-101 also.

 

Well I'm second guessing myself now....As much as I would like to be able to justify purchasing a nice semi-auto, a small revolver is probably a better bet for what I need, so the search continues.

 

Thanks for the feedback!

 

 

Bob

 

 

[willhunt4coues]

Just fire a round off with your rifle. Then the guy should start running now comes the fun part let him get out about 300 yards and nail him. J/k