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Post by Scout on Feb 1, 2006 0:23:34 GMT
Do any of you carry a pistole while bowhunting? If so what caliber? I would like to start carrying when I'm scouting and bowhunting, but cannot seem to find something that isn't to bulky. I used to own a ruger .357 but found it to be quite heavy. I would like to find a nice compact gun. I don't want to hunt with hit just want a little added security. Any suggestions?
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Post by b4rifle on Feb 1, 2006 2:30:28 GMT
I don't carry a pistol while bow hunting. Mostly because it is not allowed in Mass. However I have a Ruger SP101 that would fit your needs quite well. It is a small frame .357 with a 5 rnd wheel and a 2.25 in barrel. I traded a buddy for it, but I have seen them used for around $300-400. New they go for about $500. It is a good little revolver and still packs a punch. I carry it while coyote and bear hunting as a back up.
If you are looking for a semi-auto, my personal favorite it the glock 27. It is really compact and still holds 9 .40s&w rounds. It is a good concealed carry gun.
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Post by yotetaker on Feb 2, 2006 2:44:19 GMT
For a sub compact you can't beat the way the glock 27 shoots, and being a glock it will hold high capacity mags from other glocks. I have one in 40 cal.
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Post by Scout on Feb 2, 2006 23:54:59 GMT
How hard is that 40 cal. to shoot?
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Post by regnar on Feb 3, 2006 0:49:57 GMT
Glock = Pull trigger and it goes bang every time.
Most times that is good. However one must be very carfull with a glock. Someone who has no experience in HIGH STRESS situations stand a good chance of having an accidental discharge.
Be carfull
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Post by b4rifle on Feb 3, 2006 12:36:25 GMT
Don't blame it on the glock. The person behind it unconcerned with proper and safe gun handling techniques cause the AD, no matter what brand.
The safety and use of a tool lies solely in the hands of its operator.
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Post by icefishnh on Feb 9, 2006 16:31:47 GMT
40cal. is a nice caliber. its not much recoil, plenty of knockdown power and not too costlyto shoot. in a few weeks, i will be looking to get a springfield armory gi champion 1911 style .45acp. cannot wait!!!
-Dave
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Post by regnar on Feb 9, 2006 20:59:21 GMT
B4rifle,
I totaly agree with you that an AD is not an accident.
However, that said, even people who carry a gun for a living are prone to have an AD with a Glock. Most people who cary for protection have never been put in a high stress situation and then had to draw a weapon. When and if they do, becuase of the stress and adryline of the moment, they are more apt to have an AD with a glock than if they had to make a concious effort to release the safety.
The glock is an awsome weapon, one just has to be slightly more cautious with it than a weapon with a safety.
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Post by b4rifle on Feb 9, 2006 21:47:30 GMT
regnar: you are right, you need to use extra caution with a glock. All I can suggest is training, training, training, muscle memory will lower the stress factor.
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Post by browning204 on Feb 9, 2006 23:57:58 GMT
I used to own a glock, it was a model 30 compact. And yes an AD was always a concern when I carried it!
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Post by Scout on Feb 12, 2006 2:46:51 GMT
What would be a good wheel gun, caliber, make, model. Remember I want it as compact as possible.
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Post by Scout on Feb 12, 2006 2:49:09 GMT
b4 Would Riley's have the sp101 for me to look at?
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Post by b4rifle on Feb 13, 2006 21:09:57 GMT
scout: I am not sure what "Riley's" is, but any good size gun shop that carries ruger's should have them. They come in .357, .38, and .32 with a 5 shot cylinder. You can choose between a 2.25 in. and a 4 in. barrel and can get it with or with out a spurless hammer.
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Post by regnar on Feb 14, 2006 3:16:58 GMT
For purley a gun to carry while hunting, if I were concerned with weight I woul look at one of the titainium revolvers in 357. I know smith makes them and I believe colt does as well. They weigh less than a pound unloaded.
I would however not use 357 ammo but rather .38 special. I have shot one with both 38 special and 357 and let me tell you they are just plain nasty on recoil. A regular 38 round would be ok and more than suffice if one ever had to use it.
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Post by b4rifle on Feb 14, 2006 12:42:05 GMT
titanium revolvers are very nice. However they are more than double the price of any other compact revolver. Not to mention that your fingers go numb at the first shot. I like to regurally practice with the guns I carry. In my oppinion, the titanium are not shooter friendly. Don't get me wrong they are superior firearms, with an intended purpose, but it is punishing going to the range and trying to put a few boxes of ammo through it.
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