Sidearm for hiking
Looking into a sidearm for when I'm out hiking (but not for bowhunting... that's illegal in PA [:'(]) I'm thinking .357 mag. Any suggestions?
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RE: Sidearm for hiking
I have a Taurus Tracker in 357 and it is a good shooter, I just don't shoot it as much as my other guns. If your willing to buy a used gun let me know ;)
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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, |
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. |
RE: Sidearm for hiking
Ruger SP101. Stainless steel, so it's easy to maintain, lightweight, accurate... a very well made five shot .357.
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RE: Sidearm for hiking
I like the versatility of the .357. You can shoot .38’s fairly cheap, but always have the option of the .357. My opinion: better to have and not need than to need and not have.
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RE: Sidearm for hiking
I agree with y'all. For general purposes you can't go wrong with a 357.
I personally have a Taurus model 66 with a 3" barrel and I also like the Ruger GP100. Good luck! |
RE: Sidearm for hiking
I carry a Rossi S.S. Competition .357mag
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RE: Sidearm for hiking
mid size glock, g 19, g23... very light, super tough, will not rust, lots of ammo.
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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.
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