Sidearm for hiking
#3
RE: Sidearm for hiking
Challynger can you please tell us a little more about what you need it for?
Plinking?
Squirrel?
Bear defense?
Two legged critter defense?
Answer some of those and I'll be happy to give you a couple of good suggestions!
Thanks,
Plinking?
Squirrel?
Bear defense?
Two legged critter defense?
Answer some of those and I'll be happy to give you a couple of good suggestions!
Thanks,
#4
RE: Sidearm for hiking
Hiking in PA, I assume you just want something to carry 'just in case'. If you are looking for a revolver, and something light for dispatching snakes and personal protection you may want to consider dropping down a notch to the 38 spl. You can carry jacketed bullets and snake shot. My choice would be the S&W Lady Smith.
Of course if you got a 357 you could shoot 38s out of it. But for hiking I would stick with a 4" or less barrel length.
The choices are almost endless: S&W, Colt, Ruger, Taurus. And you can probably pick a nice used one up at a local gun shop. Pick one that feels good in your hands.
Of course if you got a 357 you could shoot 38s out of it. But for hiking I would stick with a 4" or less barrel length.
The choices are almost endless: S&W, Colt, Ruger, Taurus. And you can probably pick a nice used one up at a local gun shop. Pick one that feels good in your hands.
#10
RE: Sidearm for hiking
I quess its not for everyone but I purchased the Tausus Ultralite 44 Mag. Its just 26 inches with a 4 inch barrel. With full power 44 Mag loads its a handfull but with 44 Specials or reduced loads it real portable power. I load 300 Grain LBT style bullets at about 1000 fps. Thats an easy load to shoot but delivers some serous Horse Power.