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justplainpossum · February 26, 2013, 02:57 PM

Hello, I am a woman who lives on a ranch in Texas. I have a pretty good feral hog problem. I don't hunt, but I also want to be heeled in case one gets grumpy and decides to charge me. They are everywhere, including my front yard and near my garage. I filmed a boar that people have told me is in the 350 pound range (and he knows it!)

Anyway, for medical limitations I can't use a shotgun or rifle. I was using my home .357 magnum, but when I got up to 158 grain bullets that heavy metal frame was banging the heck out of my hand (I think it's a little too big for my hand.) I've decided to buy a .45 semi-auto handgun.

I'm going to the range to try some out. I would appreciate any recommendations as far as brand and ammo size that would be enough to protect me, and not too intimidating to shoot. Again, the magnum loads in my .357 magnum with 7 inch barrel didn't have really bad recoil for me, it's just that my finger can barely reach the trigger. Thank you!

February 26, 2013, 02:57 PM	#1
justplainpossum Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2013 Location: duh, Texas! : ) Posts: 222	Semi and ammo recommendations please Hello, I am a woman who lives on a ranch in Texas. I have a pretty good feral hog problem. I don't hunt, but I also want to be heeled in case one gets grumpy and decides to charge me. They are everywhere, including my front yard and near my garage. I filmed a boar that people have told me is in the 350 pound range (and he knows it!) Anyway, for medical limitations I can't use a shotgun or rifle. I was using my home .357 magnum, but when I got up to 158 grain bullets that heavy metal frame was banging the heck out of my hand (I think it's a little too big for my hand.) I've decided to buy a .45 semi-auto handgun. I'm going to the range to try some out. I would appreciate any recommendations as far as brand and ammo size that would be enough to protect me, and not too intimidating to shoot. Again, the magnum loads in my .357 magnum with 7 inch barrel didn't have really bad recoil for me, it's just that my finger can barely reach the trigger. Thank you!