Where I am you need a 5.5" barrel to hunt deer with, so that is where I start.
As to why a pistol instead of a rifle--for me it is something different.
I've hunted with a pistol during rifle season, I've hunted with a muzzle loader during rifle season, some year I will hunt with a scope, as I have never done that...etc etc.
I hunt for meat so I learn my limits and stick to them.
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