I do a lot of handgun hunting and sport shooting with handguns. My true love is hunting with a handgun. A 9mm is just too small. I have taken probably 30 or more deer with a .357 out as far as 125 yards. The longest I have had to track one after being shot with my .357 is probably 40 yards. I also use a .44 for up to 75 yards. Now days I mostly shoot a T/C Contender handgun with a .300 Whisper caliber barrel or T/C Encore with a 7-30 Waters or .308 caliber barrel. If you are looking at handgun hunting, check out handgunhunt.com. With the Contender or Encore, I can make 1 1/2 groups at 250 yards. I would suggest starting out with a good S&W or going straight to the custom handguns such as a Encore or Contender. T/C also makes some really good handgun scopes but remember always go with a good solid mount. You will be amazed with these guns but remember, a lot of the special calibers are hand loads only. -- CDH