Hunters

Bella · October 12, 2014, 12:10 AM

In my current gun collection I do not have a small, pocket type semi auto pistol. I intend to rectify that situation soon.

Is there any model that could be used for hunting? I do mean small game at reasonable ranges. I guess I wonder if any would be accurate enough.

Has anyone tried this?

**JohnKSa** · October 12, 2014, 12:20 AM

The size of the gun usually isn't a big factor in the inherent accuracy of the firearm itself, but it does play a HUGE part in how well a shooter can make the gun perform.

In addition, pocket pistols, small self-defense pistols in general, often aren't particularly well-equipped when it comes to sights.

For those reasons, anything that would qualify as a pocket pistol would usually be considered a relatively poor choice for most any kind of hunting.

Snyper · October 12, 2014, 12:35 AM

Many states have minimum barrel lengths for hunting to prevent people from shooting at animals with everything that will fire a bullet.

Here it's a 22 LR only, 6" minimum for small game

Sevens · October 12, 2014, 12:38 AM

It would be tough to make a quality case for a pocket-sized pistol in the role of a hunting handgun... however, I would suggest that almost -any- pistol that utilizes a fixed barrel certainly has a chance of making quality hits on a target (or small animal) and if you're in tune with how the tiny sights mesh with where the bullet hits, the results could be satisfactory.

A tiny pistol with a fixed barrel can deliver very repeatable hits.

s3779m · October 12, 2014, 05:15 AM

For BIG pockets a ruger mk3 would be great.

jmr40 · October 12, 2014, 02:54 PM

Not a pocket gun, but I have one of the 22/45's from Ruger with a 4" barrel. I've carried it occasionally for the chance at a rabbit or squirrel.

October 12, 2014, 12:10 AM	#1
Bella Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Posts: 341	Hunters In my current gun collection I do not have a small, pocket type semi auto pistol. I intend to rectify that situation soon. Is there any model that could be used for hunting? I do mean small game at reasonable ranges. I guess I wonder if any would be accurate enough. Has anyone tried this?

October 12, 2014, 12:20 AM	#2
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,972	The size of the gun usually isn't a big factor in the inherent accuracy of the firearm itself, but it does play a HUGE part in how well a shooter can make the gun perform. In addition, pocket pistols, small self-defense pistols in general, often aren't particularly well-equipped when it comes to sights. For those reasons, anything that would qualify as a pocket pistol would usually be considered a relatively poor choice for most any kind of hunting. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

October 12, 2014, 12:35 AM	#3
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	Many states have minimum barrel lengths for hunting to prevent people from shooting at animals with everything that will fire a bullet. Here it's a 22 LR only, 6" minimum for small game __________________ One shot, one kill

October 12, 2014, 12:38 AM	#4
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	It would be tough to make a quality case for a pocket-sized pistol in the role of a hunting handgun... however, I would suggest that almost -any- pistol that utilizes a fixed barrel certainly has a chance of making quality hits on a target (or small animal) and if you're in tune with how the tiny sights mesh with where the bullet hits, the results could be satisfactory. A tiny pistol with a fixed barrel can deliver very repeatable hits. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

October 12, 2014, 05:15 AM	#5
s3779m Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2012 Location: Lometa, Texas Posts: 333	For BIG pockets a ruger mk3 would be great.

October 12, 2014, 02:54 PM	#6
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	Not a pocket gun, but I have one of the 22/45's from Ruger with a 4" barrel. I've carried it occasionally for the chance at a rabbit or squirrel.