RE: What's the best handgun for deer/elk hunting?
To really answer you question, we need some more info. How long are the shots you'll be taking? Do you prefer revolvers or something like a single-shot T/C? Do you want one caliber that'll take both deer and elk? Do you hand-load? How do you handle recoil? There are many verialbles when it comes to "pointing" someone to a hunting handgun. Give us a little more info and we'll find something that will fit your bill.
T/C,
I like revolvers, I looked at the 454, and the 50 today at Cabela's in Sidney Nebraska, I liked the 50, a little long with the brake, but felt nice, I have no problem with recoil, I can do my own hand loads. The averagedistance for taking an elk is 65 yards, I cow call when sitting at my stand, and have scored just about every year. Does this info help? Thanks for responding to my post, and thank you everyone, take care.
Dr. Mike