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Re: Handgun for grouse
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2026, 06:24:16 PM »
If I am hunting I always have a judge or Bond with me. 410/ 45 . Yeah they aren’t ideal but the judge works.
Can’t remember but I think there is a minimum barrel length requirement so check that out before you buy.

My favorite grouse gun right now is a Stoeger Coach gun in 410. But that’s off topic.
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Re: Handgun for grouse
« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2026, 11:53:43 AM »
I have a wrangler.
Shoots pretty good,if I remember correctly.
It shoots a little high,like 2in high at 50 yards.
When I set up pop cans ,I end up shooting right over the top of them.
When I aim at the base of can ,it will hit dead on.
Left and right is dead on.
No adjustment sights on those pistols.

You have to play with it ,and most likely compensate for it.
Or put a mark on front site ,hold it and aim the same every time.
I've been running agulila 22lr ,solid,maybe try that ammo.
Noted! thanks

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Re: Handgun for grouse
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2026, 12:58:52 PM »
When big game hunting, I'm usually packing my suppressed 22lr pistol on a leg holster.  Takes practice to be accurate with it out to longer ranges with subsonic ammo.  I always try to get as close as I can.   I just don't want to make noise if I'm elk hunting.   

Otherwise, I have a breakdown Savage 42 Takedown that I sometimes carry in my backpack.  That thing is great for grouse.  Not a pistol, but breaks down to 20" length and comes with carry bag.   I usually shoot subsonic 22lr, or switch to 410 if I'm OK making some noise.  It's a surprisingly accurate gun.  Much easier to hit a grouse at distance with it than a pistol.

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Re: Handgun for grouse
« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2026, 04:04:46 PM »
The Ruger Mk IV Hunter is an accurate 22 if you have a little money burning a hole in your pocket.  About as accurate as a pistol gets for me.

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Re: Handgun for grouse
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2026, 03:16:47 AM »
I have a wrangler.
Shoots pretty good,if I remember correctly.
It shoots a little high,like 2in high at 50 yards.
When I set up pop cans ,I end up shooting right over the top of them.
When I aim at the base of can ,it will hit dead on.
Left and right is dead on.
No adjustment sights on those pistols.

You have to play with it ,and most likely compensate for it.
Or put a mark on front site ,hold it and aim the same every time.
I've been running agulila 22lr ,solid,maybe try that ammo.
Noted! thanks
Heck ya man .
Play with her a bit.
Little bit of finger nail polish or whiteout,or paint marker on the front site .
Should help to bury that front site in the rear site.
Give it a shot,22 is fun to play around anyway.
Good luck.

 


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