Post by: Dansk on February 15, 2009, 10:31:51 PM
Any recommendations? I'm a function over fashion guy.. so revolver, auto, I'm not that particular. More interested in quality, reliability, price, and weight. Can I get anything decent for 200-250?
Recommendations?
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2009, 11:36:44 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 15, 2009, 11:52:50 PM
I'll carry it bowhunting cause it's light and low maintenace. Picked it up at a gun show for $160. Cougars and a$$holes are the only thing that make me nervous. I figure a .380 will do the job. (If I get eaten by a grizzly, I'll rethink all this...)
Post by: MHWASH on February 16, 2009, 07:22:02 AM
Post by: 12Gauge on February 16, 2009, 07:42:42 AM
Post by: woodswalker on February 16, 2009, 07:48:51 AM
If I cant solve it with that and E&E..I'm in serious trouble.
I'll carry the 45 Long Colt most likely as a companion for muzzleloading... :twocents:
Post by: superdown on February 16, 2009, 08:25:29 AM
Post by: HawkenBob on February 16, 2009, 08:42:48 AM
Most anything will be effective for human defense. But for bear and cougs Ill take the magnum.
If Cougers made me nervous, I would not carry a .380. :o
You can always put yourself out of misery though...Lol. Just kidding,
Post by: CP on February 16, 2009, 08:45:08 AM
Post by: Coasthunterjay on February 16, 2009, 08:49:18 AM
Post by: Intruder on February 16, 2009, 08:51:14 AM
I'd probably go with a 357 Mag. with a 6 inch barrel, and a double action. Rugers are a pretty good value for the money. In your price range you'd have to find a used one, but that shouldn't be hard.
Pretty sound advice.... a 4" may pack a little better. S/W has a light frame model but new it's going to be over the price you stated.
Post by: CP on February 16, 2009, 09:07:01 AM
Every now and then you can find a S&W model 19 for $300 if the bluing is less than perfect. I like a model 66 but stainless does run more. A 4” to 6” barrel S&W .357 is an easy to pack sidearm and is formidable protection against anything you might encounter.
Post by: luvtohnt on February 16, 2009, 09:14:47 AM
Brandon
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 16, 2009, 09:17:47 AM
If you shop around you can something for your price range. The most dangerous thing in the woods around here is other people. I have never carried a sidearm in washington for fear of critters :twocents:
Post by: mossback91 on February 16, 2009, 09:19:29 AM
Be sure to look aorund alot in that price range...
Post by: Huntbear on February 16, 2009, 09:20:58 AM
Post by: Dansk on February 16, 2009, 11:15:23 AM
A buddies brother had to knife a guy in self defense durring muz. deer a few years ago- kept coming at him like a zombie- the wierdest thing...i'm sure it was drug related. Since then I've been itchin' to carry, take a few handgun courses, and get my CWP.
Consensus seems to be around stainless revolvers .357+ in a 4-6" barrel.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 16, 2009, 11:18:46 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 16, 2009, 11:20:34 AM
Post by: RailRob on February 16, 2009, 11:29:59 AM
Post by: remington300mag on February 16, 2009, 11:38:25 AM
Post by: Dansk on February 16, 2009, 11:38:48 AM
"John.... John... I'l be waiting, John..."
Post by: RailRob on February 16, 2009, 11:40:29 AM
Post by: Ricochet on February 16, 2009, 11:40:50 AM
Post by: RailRob on February 16, 2009, 11:49:22 AM
Post by: Huntbear on February 16, 2009, 12:12:28 PM
Revolvers go bang every time you pull the trigger(they are considered idiot proof) Autos can jam, and unless you are real good at clearing feed jams, it may be a slight problem, when a meth head is coming at you at close range. Just my :twocents:
Post by: HawkenBob on February 16, 2009, 12:28:06 PM
Since then I've been itchin' to carry, take a few handgun courses, and get my CWP.
Consensus seems to be around stainless revolvers .357+ in a 4-6" barrel.
In the woods, while hunting, fishing or camping, going to or from, as well going to or from range. It is legal in this state to carry concealed without a permit.
You may already know that but many are surprised by this law. Just thought id throw it out to get the word out more.
Post by: woodswalker on February 16, 2009, 12:33:11 PM
I have a S&W airlite 329 PD 44mag.........It weighs 26oz sucks to shoot but is a pleasure to carry :dunno:
If you shop around you can something for your price range. The most dangerous thing in the woods around here is other people. I have never carried a sidearm in washington for fear of critters :twocents:
We have been having troubles with feral dogs running in the woods. They run deer and will gang up on most anything alive. I've had a few run-ins with them and killed a few...and taken a few at distance when spotting them running deer. NO mercy there.
I've been treed by a pack of 11 dogs....that changed what i carried...was out grouse hunting and had only the .410 and a .22 revolver. Now i carry the .410, the Ruger .45 (or .44) and a pocket full of ammo. some of those dogs were wearing collars with recent, valid tags. the sheriff took the collars back to the owner and explained that the dogs had been shot after treeing a bird hunter....some of them were PISSED...but one dog was over 5 MILES from home.
Post by: Slider on February 16, 2009, 12:44:05 PM
I carry a Colt Python .357 in a shoulder holster. Very comfortable and easy to get to. I paid $295 for mine but that was back in '78. ;)
I'll give ya $295.00 for it? ;)
Post by: addicted on February 16, 2009, 12:44:50 PM
Post by: bankwalker on February 16, 2009, 12:50:38 PM
Post by: Ricochet on February 16, 2009, 02:17:43 PM
I carry a Colt Python .357 in a shoulder holster. Very comfortable and easy to get to. I paid $295 for mine but that was back in '78. ;)
I'll give ya $295.00 for it? ;)
Slider, your generosity overwhelms me. :chuckle: You'd probably give me the $235 I paid for my S&W Model 41 too. ;)
Post by: GoldTip on February 16, 2009, 02:28:48 PM
Post by: gasman on February 16, 2009, 03:05:04 PM
:guns:
Post by: jdb on February 16, 2009, 03:07:41 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2009, 06:18:46 PM
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on February 16, 2009, 06:27:36 PM
I pack a ruger redhawk Alaskan in 454casull, loaded very close to the top end with hard cast 300gr bullets. It'll put a hurtin on anything it slams into, best part is I can buy cheaper 45LC bullets to practice with.
I sold mine but I think I will be replacing it soon. It shot really nice with high power and reduced loads. Dang why did I sell that gun, that was stupid.
Excellent choice Goldtip.
Post by: Dansk on February 17, 2009, 08:27:49 PM
I'm sticking with the same one I have packed for years, 92F
92F?
Post by: huntnphool on February 17, 2009, 08:31:03 PM
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92F?
Beretta 9mm
Post by: timber tiger on February 18, 2009, 09:15:24 PM
Post by: cascademountainhunter on February 18, 2009, 09:18:03 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 18, 2009, 09:24:39 PM
Post by: BC CHASER on February 18, 2009, 09:30:45 PM
I have a S&W airlite 329 PD 44mag.........It weighs 26oz sucks to shoot but is a pleasure to carry :dunno:
Great gun and the best weight/power to carry for this state. I have two buddies in MT who had to kill a grizzly a few years back with one using 330 grain bearloads at 25 yards. It did kill it but it did not phase it. It went a long ways with one in the chest. Here I carry one but in thick grizzly country I pack my S&W 500 4'' with 440 grain casts!
Post by: TeacherMan on February 18, 2009, 09:32:24 PM
I have a S&W airlite 329 PD 44mag.........It weighs 26oz sucks to shoot but is a pleasure to carry :dunno:
If you shop around you can something for your price range. The most dangerous thing in the woods around here is other people. I have never carried a sidearm in washington for fear of critters :twocents:
that is the lightest 44 I've ever heard of. Sounds like it could do a number on the wrist... :chuckle:
I second the Single six, those grouse are dangerous.
Post by: Intruder on February 19, 2009, 09:16:52 AM
I have a S&W airlite 329 PD 44mag.........It weighs 26oz sucks to shoot but is a pleasure to carry :dunno:
That gun is similiar to my Tarus Titanium Tracker 41 Mag. I think it is like 26 oz too. Never seen one but the Smith is likely a better made gun than mine. Tarus is OK nothin special.
Post by: HawkenBob on February 19, 2009, 10:55:13 AM
so let me get this straight, you CAN carry a concealed weapon if you are going to or from your hunting/fishing or camping grounds???loaded or unloaded????I asked a cop cause this has been buggin me for a while now.He told me to put it in the glove box???I asked if it would be better to put an unloaded gun in plain sight like the dash and he told me no that would make an officer freak..I'm soo lost please help guys...
The answer is yes. And the cop dosent have a clue...it's not considered a concealed weapon if its unloaded. Thats why you can transport them around unloaded without a CWP. Like if you move. Or leave the gunsmith or gun shop. The minute its loaded and hidden, its a concealed weapon.
Post by: HawkenBob on February 19, 2009, 11:13:46 AM
See number 8.
Post by: CP on February 19, 2009, 11:21:01 AM
Post by: Missing on February 19, 2009, 05:43:58 PM
Post by: swanny on February 19, 2009, 06:29:07 PM
ok im totally kidding on my posts...I usually carry a my glock, or my ruger .45...but know i carry my .taurus .357
Which Taurus .357 do you have? I have been wanting to pick one up due to their price being quite less than other makes. Any good or bad thoughts on yours?
Post by: demontang on February 19, 2009, 09:56:37 PM
A 357 is a great cal and the ruger sp100 is a hell of a gun, but with full house 357 loads its kind of punishing and very loud. I have a pic I will have to post of my dad shooting his at night :o
Post by: wence5 on March 01, 2009, 06:14:43 PM
Post by: Thenewguy on March 01, 2009, 06:32:58 PM
I really don't feel like 16 bullets in 9mm won't stop a black bear or a cougar. my 2 cents
Post by: Fitz on March 01, 2009, 10:32:58 PM
Post by: rasbo on March 01, 2009, 10:41:25 PM
Post by: shoot-em-dead on March 01, 2009, 11:04:52 PM