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Moyer · September 1, 2012, 11:05 AM

I'm looking for a big handgun that's also well balanced (not muzzle heavy). Does anything like this even exist?

Due to legalities and the big deer in my state, I'm basically limited to .44 mag, .454, and .460 S&W.

There are a lot of accurate long barrel pistols for hunting, but most of them are essentially made for a rest. All of the contender/encores I've held are extremely front-end heavy. Are the big revolvers the same way? Or maybe I just need to find a shorter barreled encore pistol?

I'd probably be adding a red dot or scope to it. Would this help the balance or hurt it?

Thanks!

September 1, 2012, 11:05 AM	#1
Moyer Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Posts: 47	well balanced handgun for deer? I'm looking for a big handgun that's also well balanced (not muzzle heavy). Does anything like this even exist? Due to legalities and the big deer in my state, I'm basically limited to .44 mag, .454, and .460 S&W. There are a lot of accurate long barrel pistols for hunting, but most of them are essentially made for a rest. All of the contender/encores I've held are extremely front-end heavy. Are the big revolvers the same way? Or maybe I just need to find a shorter barreled encore pistol? I'd probably be adding a red dot or scope to it. Would this help the balance or hurt it? Thanks!