Side arm preferance?

[Special T]

I once had a ruger P89 9mm 15 plus one in the hole isn't half bad for "Protection" I don't care what any ballistics  geeks say, once the gun goes BLAM! animals and Tweekers rethink thier goals...  BTW you can get a cheap auto in 9 and it will work fine.... maybee a little heavy but it will go Blam..

[mazama]

My favorite carry gun is a Charter Arms 44special,very light and accurate,i do like the 41mag more punch but it ways more i also tried hunting with a 10mm Glock.

[Raul Duke]

Glock22 .40 

[longshaft]

springfield 1911 45 packs a punch

[C-Money]

I want to get a FN 9mm. Its small frame makes it very carry friendly and it still holds a bunch of rounds!

[axelfisher]

I really like my Taurus .40 cal...Plus the target loads are cheaper for target shooting! Plenty of power for Washington

[ICEMAN]

Smith 686 in .357  Works for me!

[methowman]

I have a Stoegar Cougar 40 S & W paid under $400 for it new. These are the exact same gun made on the exact same tooling that Beretta was selling for double the price. Shoots great & is sized well for concealment. It weighs about 32 ounces so its easy to pack.....

[Tony 270]

Shoot whatever feels comfortable to you, and you're accurate with. All that matters.

Here is my preference though

[JackOfAllTrades]

When in the woods, I most always pack a 44mag, but that's because I can hunt with it.  But if I was in your position, I'd carry what felt good that day. My go-to carry gun that I'd bet my life on in the city or the woods for close in support would be a Ruger SP101 with 2 1/2" barrel in 357mag. It could never interfear with shooting a bow, but when I need it, it's there.

But then again it could be a snubbie in 38spl or 1911 in 45acp.

-Steve

[BlackRidge]

Glock 19 & Ruper P90

why not? 

[h20hunter]

Kimber Custom II .45acp with 150gr ball ammo. Locked and cocked, safety on with hip holster with a snap for retention.

[GrainfedMuley]

Para Ordinance P12 compact .45ACP  12 rounds of Black Talon.......

[GoldTip]

When bowhunting in woods back home with plenty of Grizzlies, I'll pack my Ruger Alaskan in 454 casull.  Bowhunting here and in Idaho I pack my Colt 1911 Commander.

[BigD]

XD 9, XDM 40, SW 357, SW 44spl
I normaly go for the XD 9, I think you can get one for around 450.00