Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: mattaylor81 on April 13, 2008, 09:43:29 PM
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I am looking at getting a Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag mainly for a sidearm when in the woods. Could potentially be used for hunting, but primarily a carry/backup when out in the woods. Looking for recomendations on either a 5.5" or a 7.5" model. Thanks for any advice. Currently use a GP100 4" 357 Mag for a sidearm in the woods.
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I have one with a 7.5" barrel and enjoy it alot. I also used to have a 4" GP also but I sold it. It was a heck of a shooter, but I prefer the .44 mag. I have never shot a 5.5" blackhawk but my brother has a redhawk with a 5.5" barrel and it is also a great shooter. Either way you should be happy with the blackhawk. Barrel length really depends on if you are going to use it more for hunting or packing.
later,
Adam
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Good gun. Any size. For a "backup gun" whatever that might constitute .... I'd go with the smaller barrel. I currently have a 7.5 and it is large and I LOVE shooting the darned thing. More fun than the rifles sometimes.
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I'd definatly go with the 5.5". I used to have a couple of longer barreled revolvers, but for packing the shorter the better. I use a 4 5/8 .41 for my packin gun.
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Good gun. Any size. For a "backup gun" whatever that might constitute .... I'd go with the smaller barrel. I currently have a 7.5 and it is large and I LOVE shooting the darned thing. More fun than the rifles sometimes.
I agree, I have one just like your Ray and it is large. The 5.5 is a better choice IMO as a backup gun. When you need it you won't take all day pulling it out... :chuckle:
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i carried a redhawk 44mag 8" barrel last season as my "back up/brush gun" and it was just to in the way imo as a sidearm while hunting.
but it was very nice when hunting thick brush. i could just leave the rifle in the truck when i knew i was gonna hunt a thick area.
personaly i would go with a 5.5" or if you can find one with a 4" to use as a sidearm for hunting.
