Advice on cheap hiking gun - Page 2

CWKahrFan · February 1, 2013, 06:39 PM

For hiking I say go polymer rather than metal just because of the weight factor... You can get a Ruger SR40c for just a tad over $400 on a good day.
They're very versatile 'cause they can be carried as EITHER a compact OR full-size... Like having two guns for the price of one.

Rifleman1952 · February 1, 2013, 08:24 PM

In the hot & humid environment of the swamps of Florida, I think it best to stick with either polymer and/or stainless steel, which ever handgun you choose. It sounds like you are leaning more towards personal protection against two legged predators than four legged. In that case, Smith & Wesson Airweight J-frames in .38 special have been available for under $400 new. My neighbor purchased a new one last summer for $349 plus tax. Smith & Wesson revolvers are pretty well made, and it's hard to beat that price in a new, quality level handgun.

February 1, 2013, 06:39 PM	#26
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	For hiking I say go polymer rather than metal just because of the weight factor... You can get a Ruger SR40c for just a tad over $400 on a good day. They're very versatile 'cause they can be carried as EITHER a compact OR full-size... Like having two guns for the price of one. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

February 1, 2013, 08:24 PM	#27
Rifleman1952 Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	In the hot & humid environment of the swamps of Florida, I think it best to stick with either polymer and/or stainless steel, which ever handgun you choose. It sounds like you are leaning more towards personal protection against two legged predators than four legged. In that case, Smith & Wesson Airweight J-frames in .38 special have been available for under $400 new. My neighbor purchased a new one last summer for $349 plus tax. Smith & Wesson revolvers are pretty well made, and it's hard to beat that price in a new, quality level handgun.