Hunting with a Sidearm

[kc215]

I can now CC my G30, but may get into trouble for finishing the job with a .45ACP, due to goofy KS hunting regs. You couldn't have a gun in your possession that wasn't of legal requirements, if rifle hunting. It was based on case length of the rounds. No firearm if bowhunting. New law passed now allows for ccw when hunting and suppressors as well.

[Whelenon]

For years I've carried a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag, lately the S&W "5 629. In the north woods of WI bears and wolves are a consideration.

[Budmccarroll]

I always carry my USP 9 or my FN 5.7.

[Variable]

I pretty much always carry a Glock 23 or 22. I don't really use them for hunting, but I always cc one or the other whether hunting or not. The only exception would be when I'm in a weird mood and carry my 1911. I might switch over to a Glock 21 for off duty carry, but I'm waiting for my agency to approve the Gen 4's first.

[hm2 clark]

As a secoendary I carry my 1911 Para in .45; first 3 rounds are snake shot then fmjs. Sometimes though I carry my T/C Encore with 10 inch barrel in 6.5 Grendel. When I'm feeling really mocho, all I carry for close in work is a Gerber MkII survivor.

[z06man]

When I first shot 10mm, I was expecting significant muzzle climb and recoil. There was no such thing. It was a real pussycat, even in a Commander-size 1911. The more I shoot .40 S&W, the more I hate it. Recoil is way too snappy, follow-up shots are extremely difficult to squeeze out, unless shooting an all-steel gun, and ammo is pricy. I've always wanted a 10mm, but haven't gotten around to one yet. I would probably just load for it using Starline brass, and a mix of paper-cutting pills as well as good tissue-blasting projectiles. It would be nice to have an M&P on the .45 frames chambered in 10mm.

I'd definitely like a 10mm M&P. I own or have owned just about everything in the line. I have a EAA Witness in 10mm that I really like. I wouldn't mind trying a G20, though. Or this may be my ultimate 10mm, http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Perfect10/Perfect10.php.

[davidj]

As a secoendary I carry my 1911 Para in .45; first 3 rounds are snake shot then fmjs. Sometimes though I carry my T/C Encore with 10 inch barrel in 6.5 Grendel. When I'm feeling really mocho, all I carry for close in work is a Gerber MkII survivor.

Does the snake shot cycle the slide?

[davidj]

What you DON"T want to do if you are hunting with a handgun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75O2lKRHW30

[LRRPF52]

I'd definitely like a 10mm M&P. I own or have owned just about everything in the line. I have a EAA Witness in 10mm that I really like. I wouldn't mind trying a G20, though. Or this may be my ultimate 10mm, http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Perfect10/Perfect10.php.

How does the EAA Witness in 10mm handle? It's an all-steel gun. Their .45 ACP steel guns are great to shoot, so I imagine the 10mm is built on a .45 frame. 15rd mags are nice...hmmmmmmm Maybe I shouldn't have seen this.

Wow, those are some very nice prices on that blaster! Mags are $23 as well. That pistol would look nice with a meltdown on the slide, and Cerakoted. I wonder if there are varying weight recoil springs available for it for tuning different loads. I really love 10mm, with the increased range and penetration advantages over other pistol calibers. I usually buy a minimum of 5 mags for every pistol that I shoot, if not more. That is an affordable package right there.

Do you reload for yours? Any die recommendations if so?

[usmc1371]

i have carried my s&w m1006 a few times. i have always been a 10mm fan. when i need a few more rounds my g22 goes on the hip.

[glane5910]

I carry either a Glock 29, 10mm or my Para-Ord LTC 45 and/or the 10mm conversion slide/bbl I did for the LTC.

[Mutt]

I normally carry my .357 when deer hunting. It's a good round to use to finish off an animal that is down but still kicking. Plus, up here in Washington state we do have bears. It's the smallest pistol caliber I would ever consider using on a bear. Plus, it's legal to use during deer (rifle) season as long as it has a 4 inch barrel.

[ARMANIAC]

Smith & Wesson .460. Enough said.

[Mutt]

I shot my buddies .460, those things are almost reduculous. The four foot fireball that comes out really messes up a follow up shot. Plus, at 7 pounds you really have to hold the thing with both hands. I'm sure it would be accurate and effective, escpecially with a scope on it.

As for the "what not to do" video, he's damn lucky he didn't kill the guy with the rifle.

[Glockzilla]

Ruger P85 9mm. If I can't shoot it, I can always beat it to death with it.

True. I always have a P85 in the truck, love my Ruger.

Hunting in the field I carry a Glock 20