RE: Hunting pistol
Yup, Big Tiny, it is a beast, and I love it. I mounted a New Nikon 2.5 - 8 x 28 on it and checked it out. I then mounteda New Burris 3-12 x 32 Ball. Plex on it and decided to keep the Burris. I like the fact that I can go to 12 x to look if I want. So I guess I'll have the Nikon as a backup scope.
One other thing I did that really helped, and I would highly recommend. Get rid of the stock grips on whatever you get and replace them with a set of Hogue or Pachmeyer grips. I have the Hogue with the finger molds. It is a dense rubber, and it is a lot better than stock.
BTW .... this applies, unless your handgun comes with a good set of grips like those mentioned.
Good luck and God Bless