Post by: chukar hunter on April 12, 2012, 12:20:36 PM
New/used?
Post by: h20hunter on April 12, 2012, 12:29:20 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 12, 2012, 12:29:30 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on April 12, 2012, 01:07:26 PM
Post by: timberghost72 on April 12, 2012, 01:28:26 PM
If I am in a more populated area I carry a Kimber just to conceal better. You never know when a group of 10 year olds will come around the corner. :chuckle:
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 12, 2012, 02:17:06 PM
Post by: 724wd on April 12, 2012, 02:20:35 PM
The Ruger GP100 .357 mag, 4 inch barrel. It is easy to carry and has the hogue grips. I own one and I love it. You can probably get one for around $500.
:yeah: i carry my Rossi .357 4". never felt undergunned.
Post by: headshot5 on April 12, 2012, 02:26:15 PM
Either a Ruger SP-101 (5 shot) or smith model 60 (also 5 shot) to save on weight would be my recommendation. Both are 357 mags.
Post by: MikeWalking on April 12, 2012, 02:34:02 PM
If I had the $$ right now I'd think real hard about a Glock20 10mm with a heavy spring and 16rds of Buffalo Bore.
Can't go wrong with either a .357, .41 or a .44
Post by: epq21 on April 12, 2012, 03:57:08 PM
Any 10mm or .41 caliber firearm is a good choice for the woods and self defense. It is a matter of preference when it comes to revolver or semi-auto. In either case range time is key for both as I am sure you are well aware.
Of coarse if you are worried about something the size of a Grizzly then you may need to consider something larger,,,
:twocents:
Post by: johnsc6 on April 12, 2012, 04:03:46 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 12, 2012, 04:09:55 PM
Post by: 724wd on April 12, 2012, 10:28:26 PM
These two calibers are also legal hunting rounds with great flexability and capability for the hand loader with numerous options on the open market for factory loads.
in case you're not aware, any centerfire handgun with barrel length of 4 inches or more is now legal in washington... so load up those .25's! :dunno: :bash: :yike: :bdid:
now, out to 35-ish yards, i'd have no problem taking a shot with my .357. I can shoot that pistol rather well, and having seen what damage the bullets can do on a bear, well, you do NOT want to get shot with a .357! :yike: :yike:
Post by: high country on April 12, 2012, 10:48:12 PM
Post by: Jim the Plumber on April 12, 2012, 10:59:25 PM
As stated above, 16 rounds of 10mm and I aint skeered of nuthin.
Post by: WapitiFreak on April 12, 2012, 11:03:15 PM
Spend the extra on a 329pd......thank me later.:yeah:
Post by: MikeWalking on April 13, 2012, 01:45:55 AM
Spend the extra on a 329pd......thank me later.:yeah:
Until you start shooting really hot "Anti-Bear" loads... :chuckle: :chuckle: I gotta smile at people so concerned about extra ounces...must be nice not to have stored calories to spare.. :chuckle:
Post by: Knocker of rocks on April 13, 2012, 06:22:35 AM
I have a Taurus tracker titanium in 45 lc and a 6 inch tube. Killed a few grouse with it
Did the grouse vaporize?
Post by: high country on April 13, 2012, 06:57:13 AM
Spend the extra on a 329pd......thank me later.:yeah:
I added the x frame grips.....its a normal feeling gun with a bit more muzzle flip with them....but you also have 100 yard accuracy should you choose to hunt with it.
I shoot the crap out of mine, its actually at smother right now getting an overhaul. I have a rather large pool of guns to choose from and I always take that one with me. I guess the good part of having 16 rounds off is you are already deaf and won't hear your bones getting crushed. If 1500 grains didn't do it....I will eat the last one.
Until you start shooting really hot "Anti-Bear" loads... :chuckle: :chuckle: I gotta smile at people so concerned about extra ounces...must be nice not to have stored calories to spare.. :chuckle:
Post by: MikeWalking on April 13, 2012, 01:39:01 PM
The 629Classic will always be my favorite and first choice but I'd still like a 10mm. My only real 4 legged problems in Washington were a lot smaller than bears.
Post by: Huntbear on April 13, 2012, 01:54:27 PM
Spend the extra on a 329pd......thank me later.:yeah:
Until you start shooting really hot "Anti-Bear" loads... :chuckle: :chuckle: I gotta smile at people so concerned about extra ounces...must be nice not to have stored calories to spare.. :chuckle:
:tup: :tup: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :yeah:
Post by: superdown on April 13, 2012, 01:54:46 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 13, 2012, 02:03:05 PM
-Steve
Post by: high country on April 13, 2012, 02:05:33 PM
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Post by: Huntbear on April 13, 2012, 02:11:33 PM
When I'm not packin one of my 44mags, (7 1/2" RSBH Bisley or 5" SS RRH -300gn Sierra SP pushed by 21gns of win296), a SS Kimber in 45acp (Home/Hard lead cast 265gn TC pushed by a whopping amount of Win231), I'm packing a SS 2" Ruger SP101 in 357mag with Black Tallons.
-Steve
Steve, I like your style! :tup: :tup: 8)
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 13, 2012, 02:28:26 PM
I try and aim for the neck or head area... but they do get a bit prechewed if I hit the breast. :tung:I have a Taurus tracker titanium in 45 lc and a 6 inch tube. Killed a few grouse with it
Did the grouse vaporize?
Post by: high country on April 13, 2012, 02:41:58 PM
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Post by: JuryRig on April 13, 2012, 02:58:54 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on April 13, 2012, 03:18:53 PM
G20 is what I settled on. Over the counter 10mm ammo can be pathetic, not any better than 40 S&W. I handload to where it is supposed to be, 180gr XTPs at 1300-1350 fps.
some neat stuff here too.
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=24
Post by: Knocker of rocks on April 13, 2012, 06:24:45 PM
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Looks like a suicide
Post by: scottfrick on April 13, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on April 14, 2012, 02:22:33 AM
smith and wesson 629 .44 classic!!! Awesome gun :twocents:
I'll never forgive myself for selling mine, they're about $300 more now. :bash: :bash:
Post by: high country on April 14, 2012, 06:35:45 AM
Post by: UptheCreek on April 14, 2012, 03:14:57 PM
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Post by: UptheCreek on April 15, 2012, 08:36:53 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on April 16, 2012, 01:08:41 PM
When I'm not packin one of my 44mags, (7 1/2" RSBH Bisley or 5" SS RRH -300gn Sierra SP pushed by 21gns of win296), a SS Kimber in 45acp (Home/Hard lead cast 265gn TC pushed by a whopping amount of Win231), I'm packing a SS 2" Ruger SP101 in 357mag with Black Tallons.
-Steve
Steve, I like your style! :tup: :tup: 8)
Go deadly. Or don't go at all! :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: JLS on April 16, 2012, 01:18:33 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on April 16, 2012, 02:03:26 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on April 16, 2012, 02:51:59 PM
I strongly advise AGAINST any compensated or ported gun for backcountry protection. You greatest odds of a bad encounter are in the dark of bad light. If you get flashed by your gun......you just lost the option of using the remaining ammo in your gun.
My first serious trail gun, bought about 1994 was a Ported .357 A Taurus 608. Large frame, 4in bbl, 8rds. It will be the first, last and only Ported pistol I will ever own. (unless I buy one strictly for range use) I bought it for trail use so the first time I shot it, no ear plugs, after all I don't hike with ear plugs in... The first round hurt so bad I was afraid I was going to feel some kind of fluid running down my cheek. Like a fool I shot the whole 50rd box. The ringing didn't stop for 2+hours.. :bash: :bash:
The flash at night was pretty cool, but I couldn't see worth crap after..
Post by: follow maggie on April 19, 2012, 09:03:48 PM
Post by: high country on April 19, 2012, 09:22:01 PM
329 became my wifes everyday carry gun once i bought her one :IBCOOL: kinda hurts the hand with the 305gr though
X frame grips are the answer.
Post by: 44 Flattop on April 22, 2012, 04:51:02 PM
44
Post by: Shoffy on May 04, 2012, 08:19:57 AM
Post by: Cascade_fisher on May 04, 2012, 10:53:46 AM
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 04, 2012, 01:06:15 PM
I have a Taurus tracker titanium in 45 lc and a 6 inch tube. Killed a few grouse with it. It is very light and weather resiliant. Hard to find though... I've never seen another like.it.I have one in .357 and love it. Lightweight and corrosion resisitant + reliable.