i always carry a revolver (.44 mag or .45 colt) along with my rifle when I deer hunt. Fun to shoot tham w/ handgun under 50 yds. i never carry just a handgun b/c i'm afraid a B&C will walk out a 200yds and i would be
Actually had a situation where the .45 blackhawk was my only option. Climbing down the ladder with my rifle slung and a coke in my left hand. Got 2 steps down and a coyote is under the stand looking at me. Drew the .45 out of the crossdraw and hit him just as he decided to leave.