Post by: goldenhtr on January 02, 2018, 04:19:44 PM
What caliber and how do you carry? For whatever reason I was thinking .40-.45. or should I look at the 9mm?
Post by: Scheindogg on January 02, 2018, 04:26:11 PM
10mm is the only capable woods load in a semi auto IMHO.
Most wheel guns (.357, 44mag etc are also great for it.
I carry my Glock 20 in a drop leg holster in the woods
Post by: goldenhtr on January 02, 2018, 04:31:37 PM
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 02, 2018, 05:04:36 PM
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Post by: Miles on January 02, 2018, 05:11:40 PM
I always carry on my right hip, even while on the atv. When driving, it’s loaded and in the console. I love Colorado, no permit needed for loaded carry in your vehicle.
Post by: jrebel on January 02, 2018, 05:12:10 PM
So when archery hunting do you guys carry on your hip or chest?
When archery hunting I carry a Ruger lcr 357 on my hip. Light weight and small so it doesn't get in the way. Depending on my pack it can be attached to the hip belt. This is a pain sometimes because when you take your pack off the gun goes with it.
Post by: ghosthunter on January 02, 2018, 06:08:13 PM
I know a dozen guys,me included who thought they needed to carry a big caliber gun while hunting for self defense and every one of them gave up the big guns for something smaller and lighter.
The best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time. And comfort over all else determines it at least around this state.
You have little to zero chance of ever needing it.
Yet I carry every day. I am never without at least one gun on me.
My favorites now are two Bond Hand Cannons in .410 / 45 Long colt. In a double shoulder rig.
Or my LCP 380.
I own bigger guns but in the end they are just too big and heavy.
I carry while hunting because I fell once off a ledge. My long gun was gone. But a handgun will in most cases stay with you.
Choose comfort first ,caliber 2 nd :twocents:
Post by: KFhunter on January 02, 2018, 06:33:51 PM
Nor one of those goofy Judges either, I hate those things.
Nothing wrong with a .40 S&W in your favorite flavor either. This is Washington, if you were archery hunting AK or MT I'd suggest the biggest thing you can carry and use very well, but here a .40 S&W is fine. :twocents:
Post by: j_h_nimrod on January 02, 2018, 06:40:32 PM
Think long and hard.
I know a dozen guys,me included who thought they needed to carry a big caliber gun while hunting for self defense and every one of them gave up the big guns for something smaller and lighter.
The best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time. And comfort over all else determines it at least around this state.
You have little to zero chance of ever needing it.
Yet I carry every day. I am never without at least one gun on me.
My favorites now are two Bond Hand Cannons in .410 / 45 Long colt. In a double shoulder rig.
Or my LCP 380.
I own bigger guns but in the end they are just too big and heavy.
I carry while hunting because I fell once off a ledge. My long gun was gone. But a handgun will in most cases stay with you.
Choose comfort first ,caliber 2 nd :twocents:
:yeah:
When I was in brown bear country I opted for the biggest, baddest thing I could get (snubbing .500 S&W), it was compact and light enough to carry easily enough while working. Here It would be massive overkill and entirely unnecessary. Down here I pretty much stick with my Sig 938 with an ISWB at the small of my back or a holster clipped to my pack waist belt. If I am scouting in bear country or feel like I want a little more I grab my .44 S&W 329 NG in a Gunfighters Inc. chest holster, 6-.300gr hard cast lead slugs in an easy to carry light framed pistol should do the trick. I probably carry the 938 over 90% of the time and have not felt under gunned.
Post by: syoungs on January 02, 2018, 07:20:21 PM
If your not used to packing a large pistol around it may not be for you, only you could answer that!
I wouldn't hesitate to carry my 9mm either, I fear a confrontation with a 2 legged creature more then a 4.
Post by: BLDtraLR on January 02, 2018, 08:34:06 PM
Post by: NorseNW on January 02, 2018, 08:35:03 PM
Think long and hard.
I know a dozen guys,me included who thought they needed to carry a big caliber gun while hunting for self defense and every one of them gave up the big guns for something smaller and lighter.
The best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time. And comfort over all else determines it at least around this state.
You have little to zero chance of ever needing it.
Yet I carry every day. I am never without at least one gun on me.
My favorites now are two Bond Hand Cannons in .410 / 45 Long colt. In a double shoulder rig.
Or my LCP 380.
I own bigger guns but in the end they are just too big and heavy.
I carry while hunting because I fell once off a ledge. My long gun was gone. But a handgun will in most cases stay with you.
Choose comfort first ,caliber 2 nd :twocents:
I'm with ghost on this one. I will add to his the best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time - the best self defense gun is also the one you can shoot quickly and hit accurately. I'm a huge fan of the .40 round. I've done a lot of defensive handgun ballistic research (reading and personal testing). I love the .40 - I can't shoot it for CRAP! I can run a 9mm much much faster and more accurate. That's where I hang my hat. If the "heavy hitter" shooters can run their guns my hat is off to them. If I can get 5 rounds in you accurately before you pick up yours sights for the follow up shots. I'll take that. My 2 cents
Post by: syoungs on January 02, 2018, 08:57:20 PM
Think long and hard.
I know a dozen guys,me included who thought they needed to carry a big caliber gun while hunting for self defense and every one of them gave up the big guns for something smaller and lighter.
The best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time. And comfort over all else determines it at least around this state.
You have little to zero chance of ever needing it.
Yet I carry every day. I am never without at least one gun on me.
My favorites now are two Bond Hand Cannons in .410 / 45 Long colt. In a double shoulder rig.
Or my LCP 380.
I own bigger guns but in the end they are just too big and heavy.
I carry while hunting because I fell once off a ledge. My long gun was gone. But a handgun will in most cases stay with you.
Choose comfort first ,caliber 2 nd :twocents:
I'm with ghost on this one. I will add to his the best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time - the best self defense gun is also the one you can shoot quickly and hit accurately. I'm a huge fan of the .40 round. I've done a lot of defensive handgun ballistic research (reading and personal testing). I love the .40 - I can't shoot it for CRAP! I can run a 9mm much much faster and more accurate. That's where I hang my hat. If the "heavy hitter" shooters can run their guns my hat is off to them. If I can get 5 rounds in you accurately before you pick up yours sights for the follow up shots. I'll take that. My 2 cents
That's a good point.
I run my self defense guns along side my comp guns shooting a steel challenge match 1-2 times a month.
If you want to get familiar and confident with a pistol, I highly recommend finding a match near you and doing it!
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Post by: Cylvertip on January 03, 2018, 08:30:51 AM
When I move to hunting in brown bear country, I will up my game to a Glock 40 (10mm Long Slide) with Underwood Ammo.
Post by: Special T on January 03, 2018, 09:28:53 AM
Think long and hard.Great advice... The kind that comes from some one whom has packed iron for quite a while.
I know a dozen guys,me included who thought they needed to carry a big caliber gun while hunting for self defense and every one of them gave up the big guns for something smaller and lighter.
The best self defense gun is the one you will carry every time. And comfort over all else determines it at least around this state.
You have little to zero chance of ever needing it.
Yet I carry every day. I am never without at least one gun on me.
My favorites now are two Bond Hand Cannons in .410 / 45 Long colt. In a double shoulder rig.
Or my LCP 380.
I own bigger guns but in the end they are just too big and heavy.
I carry while hunting because I fell once off a ledge. My long gun was gone. But a handgun will in most cases stay with you.
Choose comfort first ,caliber 2 nd :twocents:
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Post by: Torrent50 on January 03, 2018, 07:26:11 PM
Even though I carry a handgun for defense I always remember some advise I read somewhere. "If you choose to carry a handgun in the woods for bear defense, it is a good idea to remove or file down the front sight. That way when the bear takes it from you and shoves it up your A$$ it won't hurt as much."
:twocents:
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Post by: KFhunter on January 27, 2018, 01:27:06 PM
So when archery hunting do you guys carry on your hip or chest? I was thinking hip if hunting and chest if on the MC.
You don't wear a chest protector?
I used to ride MC a lot, and had guns pointed at me while doing so. I got into a long haired hippy grow patch and had a rifle pointed at me, dude looked straight out of ZZ top with his beard...point taken, I got out of his MJ patch.
I think a chest holster would be best for MC riding, if you wanted too you could attach a quick attach to your chest protector. Another option is a tank bag with a pistol in it, but it's going to get jostled a lot so it'll need to be super secure.
Post by: Big6bull on January 28, 2018, 10:51:41 AM
What do u guys think on this I have an Alaskan guide creation Bino pouch on my chest and I stArted carrying it in the zipper pouch on the back side next to my chest. I found it super easy to access and out of the way. I can’t help but be conserned of shooting myself in the chest so I might go back to holster. Any thoughts on this? I feel comfortable with a round chAmbered on my belt but not on my chest. Saying that might have answered my own question...
Post by: colersu22 on January 28, 2018, 11:08:33 AM
I broke my arrow rest shooting my black bear this year. Wish I had my 9mm on me was a little worried blood trailing it with no way to follow up shot in thick brush. (usually carry the 9 cause it’s all I have). Luckily it was dead. Now I will carry every time.
What do u guys think on this I have an Alaskan guide creation Bino pouch on my chest and I stArted carrying it in the zipper pouch on the back side next to my chest. I found it super easy to access and out of the way. I can’t help but be conserned of shooting myself in the chest so I might go back to holster. Any thoughts on this? I feel comfortable with a round chAmbered on my belt but not on my chest. Saying that might have answered my own question...
I use the AGC bino harness as well and use the Gunfighters INC Kenai holster and have the holster right under the bino harness or have the bino harness slightly on top of the holster and it works real well, easy to access and gives it a little concealment. Plus I don't like taking my pack off and not having the pistol on me and I don't think it is comfortable to have an IWB holster and have my pack waist belt over top of the pistol.