What would you rather carry hunting alone in cat country?

[Rick]

Of the choices in this poll it would probably be the .44 mag,and it sure as hell wouldn't have hollowpoints in it.

My choice would either be a .41 mag or a .357 in a Ruger Blackhawk. Loaded with hardcast bullets.

[jdb]

doggone it mine looks more like this

nice gun run!
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[7mag.]

First of all, are any of you really worried about being attacked by a cougar? I think the chances are awful slim. But in the spirit of the poll, I choose the 1911. It is the best combat handgun ever built, so there is no reason to think that it wouldn't be the best for combat with a kitty. Besides, if you need more than 8 rounds to kill something other than a grizz, you need to visit the range a lot more often.

[boneaddict]

I think if a cougar attack happens, there is about an 90% chance you won't see it coming.  But that is neither here nor there.   

[skier2480]

I voted .44 mag only because you didn't have .357 as an option. I always carry my .357 mag w/ 6" barrel loaded w/ 200gr hard casts. It should do the trick. 

[Rick]

I think if a cougar attack happens, there is about an 90% chance you won't see it coming.  But that is neither here nor there.

Word.

I don't carry a handgun because I'm not worried about a cougar or bear attack. If by chance I did get attacked by either of them,I'd much rather have a rifle in my hands. If my 30-06 won't get it done,neither will a handgun.

[Atroxus]

I carry a 9mm Beretta, in addition to my rifle. To be honest though, I am more worried about being attacked by other people than by cougars. My understanding is that if a cougar was stalking me I likely wouldn't see/hear it until it was too late.

[jyerxa]

I carry a 9mm Beretta, in addition to my rifle. To be honest though, I am more worried about being attacked by other people than by cougars.

 

[Huntboy]

I carry a Glock 21.

[GoldTip]

I didn't have a vote for "none of the above".  I only carry a handgun when archery hunting and as the original question stated I'd have a rifle or a shotgun on me, I don't really see the need for a handgun.

[Jason]

I pack mine while archery hunting and hiking.
.44mag

[h20hunter]

Sorry, none of the above. I like my XD in .45, 13+1, 230gr ball ammo. Do I think that I will ever get attacked, not really. Have an issue with a drugged out whacko..maybe. I just like having it really.

[GoldTip]

I pack mine while archery hunting and hiking.
.44mag

Holy crow, looks like your gun scared the poop out of a bear!

[rebal69972]

had to go with the 1911 but i really like my glock 23 plus i like the 13 +1 capacity. when in doubt shot it.  i really like having the extra rounds. Ive also never seen anything get up after shot with it

[WAcoyotehunter]

a hound dog! 

i keep a .357 on my side a lot of the time.  more for bears than cats.