Post by: KFhunter on May 30, 2012, 08:53:47 PM
Leaning towards a stainless revolver, hogue rubberized grips so it won't slip even when wet, and fairly powerful.
What you all pack? And what do you regret about it? too big, not big enough?? etc etc
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Post by: ICEMAN on May 30, 2012, 09:00:13 PM
Post by: KFhunter on May 30, 2012, 09:04:46 PM
I was thinking pre lock 629 classic
Post by: rasbo on May 30, 2012, 09:05:28 PM
Post by: HighCountryHunter88 on May 30, 2012, 09:05:45 PM
Post by: KFhunter on May 30, 2012, 09:08:55 PM
629 smith 44magtell me more about it, pro's cons?
Post by: Tealer on May 30, 2012, 09:11:04 PM
Post by: Huntbear on May 30, 2012, 09:23:37 PM
I need to get a outdoor open carry pistol for out picking huckle berries, fishing or just walking the dog.
Leaning towards a stainless revolver, hogue rubberized grips so it won't slip even when wet, and fairly powerful.
What you all pack? And what do you regret about it? too big, not big enough?? etc etc
Ruger Redhawk SS .44 mag with Pachmayr grips I carry it in a nylon Uncle Mikes holster in a cross draw type set up. That way it is out of my way berry picking, or carrying a .22 rifle or shotgun if it is grouse season...
Have never regretted carrying it.
Post by: Jason on May 30, 2012, 09:26:46 PM
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Post by: FC on May 30, 2012, 10:30:24 PM
686
4" stainless with a Hogue grip. The holster that I am using for it isn't the best but it carries well (not too big or heavy) and should be more than adequate for any black bear or meth-head!
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Post by: copasj on May 31, 2012, 02:55:32 AM
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Post by: Bigtine96 on May 31, 2012, 04:36:52 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on May 31, 2012, 05:38:16 AM
686
4" stainless with a Hogue grip. The holster that I am using for it isn't the best but it carries well (not too big or heavy) and should be more than adequate for any black bear or meth-head!
Yeah, I have two holsters I like. MY fav is leather on a full ammo belt, with suspenders :chuckle: gets pretty heavy with ammo, gutting knife, etc... The other is an elcheapo nylon
Post by: MADMAX on May 31, 2012, 05:42:27 AM
My usual woods sidearm of choice is a ruger Blackhawk 4 " barrel in .41 mag.
It will stop most anything and I carry crossdraw and hardly know I have it on.
Post by: rasbo on May 31, 2012, 05:50:27 AM
zero cons,I have small hands the gun fits well with the grips on it,it is also ported.They are spendy,think I paid 6 something,I should remember I bought it on my wife's birthday :chuckle: its a 6inch barrel..weight wise its heavy but well worth it.If your in the graham area you can shoot it if ya like..simply rugged sourdough holster I love.629 smith 44magtell me more about it, pro's cons?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 31, 2012, 06:29:45 AM
Judge loaded with PDX 1 and 45 LC?
That's right, perfect !!!
Post by: CAMPMEAT on May 31, 2012, 06:36:59 AM
I'll sell you my XD 45 13 rnd with Pearce extension. 14+1 in the pipe. Blackhawk Holster and all the accessories and ammo. $550 firm.
Campmeat
Post by: CP on May 31, 2012, 06:44:37 AM
I mostly carry a Glock 26 – very light and packs a lot of firepower I have 10 round and 15 round mags for it
My newest is a Ruger LCR .357 mag – even lighter and more punch but only 5 rounds.
Post by: Wazukie on May 31, 2012, 06:48:51 AM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on May 31, 2012, 06:58:32 AM
P.S. I hate picking huckle berry's but oh they are so good!
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Post by: thinkingman on May 31, 2012, 11:36:33 AM
4inch barrel, Hogue combat grip.
Think midsize revolver that weighs 23 oz.
I used to carry a 686 but it weighs twice as much.
Post by: NW-GSP on May 31, 2012, 11:50:36 AM
Post by: headshot5 on May 31, 2012, 12:00:29 PM
Squirt gun full of whiskey for me.
Ruger security six for them.
Post by: KFhunter on May 31, 2012, 07:33:01 PM
I like the 44mag mostly because I have a ruger 44 carbine semi-auto, I like to consolidate ammunition :chuckle:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on May 31, 2012, 07:35:51 PM
Post by: scottfrick on May 31, 2012, 07:57:40 PM
629 smith 44mag
:yeah: Awesome pistol!!! Just bought mine a few months back and love it. Small minor problem with the firing pin but a few days at Discount gun their gun smith fixed it and now its back to awesome.
Post by: Mookie on May 31, 2012, 08:11:17 PM
Post by: washelkhunter on May 31, 2012, 08:44:29 PM
I was thinkin I could double it as a hunting pistol, so leaning towards something that'll reach out a ways.
I like the 44mag mostly because I have a ruger 44 carbine semi-auto, I like to consolidate ammunition :chuckle:
If you are looking for a hunting revolver then go big and long. But even so you may still want to be carrying a
more compact fast acquisition rig to account for the wolves, cougars, bears and 2 legged vermin which can be found in our woods and may popup at the most unexpected moment.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on May 31, 2012, 09:22:20 PM
G29. Takes the same mags as the 20 and is lighter, plus I can carry 10 rounders as well to save even more weight.
Had both.. Kept the 20
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Post by: Button Nubbs on June 01, 2012, 11:23:35 AM
What barrel do you have for it?
Post by: Fester on June 01, 2012, 11:24:29 AM
Fester,
What barrel do you have for it?
KKM
Post by: Button Nubbs on June 01, 2012, 11:39:54 AM
Post by: Fester on June 01, 2012, 12:09:47 PM
Shot any hardcast thru it? How's it do?
Yes. In fact that's why I got it, since you can't use it in Glock OME barrel's. Cycle's fine so far haven't had any hang ups. Accuracy is much better with the heavier bullet also.
Post by: Button Nubbs on June 01, 2012, 12:48:01 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 06:39:51 PM
Auctually considering a S&W 460
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 07:13:55 PM
Not interested in a polymer auto for an outdoors woods gun. They'll all come up short on anything 300 lbs or bigger with a thick coat of fur and fat.
Auctually considering a S&W 460
Ultimately all handguns will come up short. When it comes down to it your counting on a head shot in the first place. The 10mm is plenty of medicine for country where you don't expect to consistently run into grizzly and will certainly handle a 500lbs black bear if necessary.
Your looking at 20 - 30 lbs of recoil in a 460 (a lot for a handgun.) That's approaching magnum rifle recoil. It will certainly do the job but your soaking up a lot of extra recoil for very little gain. In reality if I was ever able to get off quick follow up shots. I would much rather have my 10mm autoloader.
If your regularly going into grizzly country the 460 will be great. But I doubt you will be practicing much with it. For this reason I am quite certain I can unholster and accurately point shoot my 10mm at danger close distances faster than I would ever be able to with a 460. Just my :twocents:. Obviously every situation is different and there are certainly areas where the .460 is going to outshine a 10mm... for a balance of power and practicality I find the 10mm hard to beat. I researched it for a while, that's what I ended up with and I am very happy with the purchase.
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 08:01:41 PM
They discontinued the S&W 460V with a 5" barrel - now they make the "XVR" and those start at 8-3/8 inch barrel
also too expensive time I get the holster I'm into it 1500 bucks - I could get a damm nice rifle for that with optics.
way over priced imo
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 08:05:23 PM
both
I'm in the middle of researching and it looks as if I can go the G20 route with 10mm for when in the woods - and switch to 40 S&W when not with a barrel/spring swap
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 08:11:12 PM
anyone done this?
Post by: FC on June 03, 2012, 08:18:15 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:21:05 PM
I wasn't going to get into the 10mm thing, but I think I may have found the answer
both
I'm in the middle of researching and it looks as if I can go the G20 route with 10mm for when in the woods - and switch to 40 S&W when not with a barrel/spring swap
I'm telling you man. I really do love my G20. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing it and I am very satisfied with the purchase.
FYI on the 10mm..most standard production rounds are watered down to .40 S&W performance because the FBI couldn't handle the full power loads (enter the development of the .40) This being the case the gun is setup for these rounds from the factory. When you switch to your full power/heavy field carry rounds I recommend going with an aftermarket barrel and spring swap.
Here is hickok45 shooting the hardcast bullets
You won't need to switch to the .40 barrel unless you are wanting to save a little on ammo (which can be a substantial savings).
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:22:36 PM
Less than $200 between barrel and a magazine.:yeah:
Here is the barrel
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=951
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:24:03 PM
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 08:40:33 PM
this will be the route I'm going then - thanks for the help!
I'll aks a few more Q's when I auctually got the G20 in hand, never had a mod pistol before and I'm stoked to get into it.
I've got a lot of trigger time on a G17 - be nice to have another glock in my hand ;)
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 08:41:44 PM
Post by: yorketransport on June 03, 2012, 08:43:49 PM
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Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:47:02 PM
I use the Serpa holster when I am in the field. It's the holster I have trained the most with so I am faster with it than I am with other retention style holsters. That being said the Serpa holster may not fit your needs and some people somehow manage to have accidental discharges with this holster....however, the problem isn't with the holster its really a result of user error and poor training. I have unholstered and reholstered with a serpa literally tens of thousands of times and not once had a accidental discharge.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:50:13 PM
any stock G20 right? or is there some better earlier versions I should look for?
They don't have any GEN4's G20's right now (I don't believe). Mine is a GEN3 and no issues. If the full size grip is too large you may need to go with the G20SF or have the grip reduced (either way it can be customized to fit your hand).
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:53:33 PM
any stock G20 right? or is there some better earlier versions I should look for?
Talk to your brother he can probably get you one on base for no tax or he can get you one from gunarama with a military discount.
Post by: 3nails on June 03, 2012, 08:54:46 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 08:55:41 PM
awesome!
this will be the route I'm going then - thanks for the help!
I'll aks a few more Q's when I auctually got the G20 in hand, never had a mod pistol before and I'm stoked to get into it.
I've got a lot of trigger time on a G17 - be nice to have another glock in my hand ;)
don't think you will need new magazines for the .40 conversion either
Post by: 300rum on June 03, 2012, 08:56:43 PM
Just for the sake of something new.....................I'll pack a hand gun when my hands will be busy with berries but all other times I pack my Win. 94 30-30. I just love the feel of carrying it and I feel safest with it. :twocents:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 03, 2012, 09:00:51 PM
Just for the sake of something new.....................I'll pack a hand gun when my hands will be busy with berries but all other times I pack my Win. 94 30-30. I just love the feel of carrying it and I feel safest with it. :twocents:
I love lever action 30-30's.
Post by: CP on June 03, 2012, 09:01:46 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 09:15:46 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2012, 09:19:09 PM