new packin pistol

[jackelope]

can you carry it legally during big game season?
just asking.

[ICEMAN]

I understood that grouse may be shot with a .22 caliber pistol. 2008 Regs, page 68. 10 (b).  I see no rule banning its use while modern firearm / big game hunting...

[Intruder]

Get a decent quality .357 wheel gun.  Enough poop for what you need.  There are some decent lighter weight models out there and the ammo is available everywhere.  In addition you can shoot .38 for plinkin.  Hard to go wrong. 

[snohohunter]

I have a Ruger Vaquero 45 LC, with a 4 5/8 barrel length. 

[HawkenBob]

Also keep in mind, no CCP is needed in Wa to carry concealed while hunting, fishing, camping or going to or from. Lots of people do not know this...Its a straight up law.

[MHWASH]

For grouse hunting any centerfire firearm is allowed. You could always state you were carring it for grouse.

[cascademountainhunter]

i like .44Mag or .22LR/Mag for a packing pistol

[snohohunter]

Here's what you need....I want to get one bad.  They have a couple different models/barrel lengths.  Check it out.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=4510TKR-3SS&category=Revolver&id=199

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[Coasthunterjay]

so in order to carrie a pistol and legally defend your self from an animal the pistol has to have atleast a 4 inch barrel length.

good to know, that fixes an issue i have been having recently...

thanks all........

[PWN Kurt]

I recently bought a 44 ruger Alaskan for my concealed carry while fishing and camping.  I love it's weight and balance and power.

Although, I did think about a hunting side arm and didn't want to cause any concern with WDFW...I went back to a 41 mag Blackhawk with a 4 5/8" bbl.  It's a little on the heavy side, but I believe it packs enough punch for dispatching critters.

I think the new ruger redhawks in 44 mag or 45 colt with a 4" bbl might be cool too...and meet the WDFW requirements.

[Bofire]

The key words in that interp. request is as "back up to hunting rifle as primary weapon". If that is the case YES but if carrying for self defense, to keep your balance or for grouse NO.