1911 for Deer
#3
RE: 1911 for Deer
I'm sure it can be done, but that's not the right tool for the job. Does it have a 6-inch barrel? I have stalked through some thick pines with my 6-inch .357 Magnum revolver. I jumped a couple of does but couldn't get a cleanshot. I wouldn't get up at 4 AM, drive out to the woods, walk a mile in freezing temperatures, climb a tree, then plan to shoot across a field with a 1911. It's justnot the right tool for the job.
#4
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delaware OH USA
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RE: 1911 for Deer
Maybe I should clarify. This is for spot and stalk hunting a a small tract of woods. The last time I moved slow through this woods, I saw a couple of deer, but they were usually under 10 yards and required a quick shot to get the drop on them. My Ruger SA, left me cocked watching a deer run off. All shots would be 20 yards or less. If I get in a treestand, I'll go back to my Ruger SA in 45 Colt. I'm sure I can hit and kill with it to 50 yards.
#5
RE: 1911 for Deer
I don't know if a .45 auto round will have sufficient power at 50 yards for a whitetail, and to be honest I'm not sure if it would be sufficient on whitetail period. I'm sure you could do it but i think you are better served using something with a little more oomph. I'm curious to see what other people think though
#6
RE: 1911 for Deer
I also wonder if the 45 ACP is legal in any state to hunt deer with?? Here in Indiana handguns must have a barrel length of 4 inches and .357 dia. or larger and there is also a minimun case length(not sure what that is). I think a 1911 in 10MM would be plenty powerful enough but again the case length is too short here in IN.
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2008
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RE: 1911 for Deer
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I also wonder if the 45 ACP is legal in any state to hunt deer with?? Here in Indiana handguns must have a barrel length of 4 inches and .357 dia. or larger and there is also a minimun case length(not sure what that is). I think a 1911 in 10MM would be plenty powerful enough but again the case length is too short here in IN.
I also wonder if the 45 ACP is legal in any state to hunt deer with?? Here in Indiana handguns must have a barrel length of 4 inches and .357 dia. or larger and there is also a minimun case length(not sure what that is). I think a 1911 in 10MM would be plenty powerful enough but again the case length is too short here in IN.
im just curious tho. if you cant get on the deer with your ruger 45lc what makes you think youl have better luck with a 1911?
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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RE: 1911 for Deer
In ohio it is a minimum of a 5-inch barrel length, so a full sized 1911 would qualify.
Balistically speaking the 45 ACP in my opinion does not pack enough punch to drop a mature whitetail at any decent range.
Kimber makes a 10MM 1911 specifically designed for hunting, this would be a better option.
Balistically speaking the 45 ACP in my opinion does not pack enough punch to drop a mature whitetail at any decent range.
Kimber makes a 10MM 1911 specifically designed for hunting, this would be a better option.
#9
RE: 1911 for Deer
If your talking about jumping deer at 10 yards and unloading on the deer with a 1911. I'd say not only is that not a good choice but poor hunting.
Now will a 1911 in 45 acp kill a deer. Oh yeah. But make sure the deer is standing still when you take the shot. Otherwise you'll likely loose the deer after wounding it.
Now will a 1911 in 45 acp kill a deer. Oh yeah. But make sure the deer is standing still when you take the shot. Otherwise you'll likely loose the deer after wounding it.
#10
RE: 1911 for Deer
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