Post by: Fireant11 on March 28, 2010, 11:53:29 AM
Post by: MikeWalking on March 28, 2010, 12:20:35 PM
For the time being I travel with a 2 tone Browning Hi-Power 9mm. Saw it in the Pawn Shop and threw my CPL & Visa card at the Clerk Arrrrrrrr I love impulse buys...found a source online for Browning made 17rd mags.
Post by: bearpaw on March 28, 2010, 12:31:15 PM
Post by: 6 Point on March 28, 2010, 01:21:33 PM
Post by: Huntbear on March 28, 2010, 01:26:17 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on March 28, 2010, 01:51:52 PM
The main reason for carrying one is personal defence, (as in tweekers), but I rarely see them where I hunt.
The only A-holes I run into during Archery season usually are carrying shotguns.......
I personally don't see the need. But If I were to carry, just for the sake of it, I like my .357, just because, and I have a .45/.410 barrel for my Contender, in case I want to shoot a grouse, but I usually throw an arrow at them.....
one of my .22's :dunno:
So I really don't have a suggestion other than, whatever you want, just because you can....
Post by: rasbo on March 28, 2010, 01:55:21 PM
Post by: Huntbear on March 28, 2010, 01:58:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 28, 2010, 02:24:07 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on March 28, 2010, 02:50:28 PM
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With Bear attacks not likely, how many have you heard about ? (in Washington)
Only a couple in my lifetime come to mind, not counting the one that charged at me, turning off just before I fired... had a lot of close encounters, could have been closer if the bears were as sneaky as me... ;)
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on March 28, 2010, 03:26:39 PM
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Ruger Redhawk - 44 mag. Will stop bears and tweakers equally good.
Yup! I suggest what-ever gun you're proficient with.
-Steve
Post by: Angus on March 28, 2010, 06:55:11 PM
That being said, I've run into a few 2 legged creatures that left me with a very uneasy feeling and I had a close encounter with a couple dogs a few years ago while fishing, for those reasons I keep an SP101 .327 mag on my hip.
Post by: mazama on March 28, 2010, 07:51:55 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on March 28, 2010, 09:57:03 PM
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I had a close encounter with a couple dogs a few years ago
That's really what prompted me to go for the CPL and a long string of handgun buys so many years ago. On two differant Mt. Bike rides I had to use the bike and my pump to ward off feral or semi feral dogs :dunno: way out in the boonies. Plus it made Mom and Dad feel better to know I had something on all my Solo hikes out of hunting season. :chuckle:
Post by: coriantonk on March 29, 2010, 01:34:48 AM
Post by: Geno on March 29, 2010, 05:37:09 AM
Post by: hendog on March 29, 2010, 09:45:08 AM
With the changes in the regs that now allow us to legally carry a hand-gun during archery and muzzle-loader seasons, I was just curious as to what gun and caliber you carry.
I carry a Ruger SPS in .327 federal Mag. It has 3" barrel, nice sights & and very easy to pack.
Post by: mtndew on March 29, 2010, 10:06:28 AM
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Post by: Cascader74 on March 30, 2010, 04:06:35 PM
Post by: littlemac on March 30, 2010, 05:49:10 PM
Colt Anaconda 44 mag with a 4" barrel. Sweet shooting piece!
i had areally close encounter that ended up with a dead bear about 7 feet away from me... ever since then i carry my .357 at all times when im in the woods.
I agree with both of these, I carry an Anaconda when hunting and my casual walks through the woods in the off season always are supported with my Colt .357 Cobra. These casual times in the woods with my Cobra began the first weekend I went camping with my new bride. Same weekend some campers were brutally beaten and more in an Oregon campground. As we were leaving for our trip my wife asked if I was carrying. Not sure of her intent I answered that I was, "Good" she said, I wouldn't be comfortable out there if you weren't after the Oregon campground area deal.
Tweekers and punks, they're the biggest threat, but no point in being under gunned if you went to the trouble to carry in the first place.
Post by: Kowsrule30 on March 30, 2010, 06:48:16 PM
Post by: jdb on March 30, 2010, 07:12:42 PM
Post by: Fireant11 on March 30, 2010, 09:47:25 PM
I've been looking at the Bersa Thunder HC 40 or Thunder UC 45. From what I hear, Bersa makes a good handgun.
Post by: MichaelJ on March 30, 2010, 10:48:10 PM
Michael
Post by: PolarBear on March 30, 2010, 11:18:30 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on March 31, 2010, 08:28:03 AM
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My first and only handgun so far... Dan Wesson .357 with 4" barrel
Nice Choice Michael, but we Mikes are known for that :chuckle:
Post by: Cascader74 on March 31, 2010, 03:41:48 PM
Post by: Bscman on March 31, 2010, 03:58:27 PM
I'm not a fan of being "under-gunned" but I also know I don't want to try to conceal a 6" 44mag or something similar in size while I'm also wearing a pack, binos, and toting my bow around...
I also believe a gun in the pack is too darn slow in case something did arise.
That being said, my 4" Kimber .45 will be on my waist. I can keep all shots on a paper plate off-hand at 40yds and I feel it is "enough" gun for dogs, cats, and tweakers.
Post by: chrisb on March 31, 2010, 04:02:39 PM
Post by: littlemac on March 31, 2010, 04:06:09 PM
Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?
Yes!
Hunting equipment: Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit. Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.
Their reasoning is:
The commission has always been concerned about the potential for individual bowhunters to use a sidearm to unlawfully kill big game. Knowing that individuals with concealed pistol licenses (CPL) are thoroughly vetted through a criminal background history check, the commission has a high level of confidence that CPL holders will not wish to jeopardize their license. There is no such assurance with the general hunter who does not possess a CPL.
The above is from the thread here by Machias:Got a response from the WDFW concerning CWP http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html)
Post by: chrisb on March 31, 2010, 04:57:29 PM
Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?
Yes!
Hunting equipment: Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit. Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.
Their reasoning is:
The commission has always been concerned about the potential for individual bowhunters to use a sidearm to unlawfully kill big game. Knowing that individuals with concealed pistol licenses (CPL) are thoroughly vetted through a criminal background history check, the commission has a high level of confidence that CPL holders will not wish to jeopardize their license. There is no such assurance with the general hunter who does not possess a CPL.
The above is from the thread here by Machias:Got a response from the WDFW concerning CWP http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,24881.0.html)
I thought this was over turned b/c it was deemed unconstitutional? if you look at the proosed changes to this years reqs thats how it is written anyway.
Post by: Curly on March 31, 2010, 05:07:54 PM
Doesn't the new rule require you to have a CPL, and the pistol be concealed?
Yes!
Hunting equipment: Hunters using muzzleloaders or archery equipment will be allowed to carry a handgun for personal protection if they have a concealed pistol permit. Hunters may also use black powder pistols to hunt during muzzleloader seasons.
Even if the new proposal for this year is shot down, I think the old rule requiring a CPL does not mean it is req'd to be concealed.......(I may be wrong though.)
Post by: bobcat on March 31, 2010, 05:13:55 PM