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Old July 19, 2017, 08:04 AM   #1
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Single handgun for HD, CC and Hunting...

If you were to pick a single handgun for Home Defense, Concealed Carry and Hunting, what would it be?
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Old July 19, 2017, 08:09 AM   #2
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I suppose it depends on what you're hunting, but generally hunting requires a larger caliber and longer barrel to be legal. So, I guess a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44mag. Maybe?
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Old July 19, 2017, 09:18 AM   #3
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10mm Auto or .41Mag Revolver would be the two finalists, probably a 1911 in 10mm. But I still live in America, so thankfully I don't have to.
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Old July 19, 2017, 09:22 AM   #4
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Yeah, why limit yourself.
I don't even do that with cars, we have four for two drivers.
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Old July 19, 2017, 09:35 AM   #5
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Elmer Keith thought a 4" .44 Magnum was about right.
One gunzine writer who got acquainted said that the first time he visited Elmer at home, he was wearing a .44. He wasn't going anywhere, it was apparent that he put on his gun when he put on his pants.
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Old July 19, 2017, 09:44 AM   #6
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Minimum hunting handgun in Ohio is 5inch barrel 357

So I guess I'd use my 6.5 inch Taurus Tracker .357
Get a scope mount and scope for it.. not my idea carry gun though that's for sure.
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Old July 19, 2017, 10:01 AM   #7
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S&W 629...44special to 44mag....will do it all
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Old July 19, 2017, 10:08 AM   #8
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With a good belt and suspenders.
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Old July 19, 2017, 10:17 AM   #9
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This would be close first choice, a Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk:



Or maybe a .44 Magnum:



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Old July 19, 2017, 11:44 AM   #10
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Hunting what? That matters more than CCW or repelling borders. Wouldn't ever be a handgun for repelling borders though.
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Old July 19, 2017, 12:26 PM   #11
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S&W 686+ with 2.5" or 3" barrel.

Seven rounds of .357 Mag, and adjustable sights.
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Old July 19, 2017, 12:29 PM   #12
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I would choose either my .357 GP100 or .45 Colt Redhawk depending...

I don't hunt but either of the above is fine for SD, concealed carry the GP100 MC could work.
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Old July 19, 2017, 01:29 PM   #13
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Glock 20
-light/concealable-ish.... CCW check
-full size / light rail etc ...... Home Defense check
-10mm cartridege ...... Plenty bang for 2 or 4 legs (handgun wise) check
-Cheap to buy ....... who doesn't like a bargain check
-hell for stout reliable and durable ...... check
-YUGE aftermarket support ........ check
-it's a Glock so who cares if it gets dinged up or lost in the woods .....check

So other them ammo cost it's about perfect.
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Old July 19, 2017, 01:29 PM   #14
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I used to carry a S&W 686+ 3" as a trail gun and also for home defense. Bit heavy for carry, but I did so quite a bit. I prefer pistols over revolvers, but I'd still probably go with that.

Runner up is Glock 20 (10mm)
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Old July 19, 2017, 02:28 PM   #15
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Another vote for the G20.
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Old July 19, 2017, 02:41 PM   #16
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Whatever gun you decide it should be at least the power of a 357 Magnum. A 4" GP100 would never be a handicap.
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Old July 19, 2017, 03:26 PM   #17
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Jframe. I can't carry anything bigger. Definitely not the best for hunting. There isn't really a one gun fits all kind of gun unless you can carry bigger guns.
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Old July 19, 2017, 06:03 PM   #18
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A .357 magnum. Either my 4" Security-Six or 4 5/8" Blackhawk.
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Old July 19, 2017, 07:19 PM   #19
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Silly to include "hunting" as a category unless it's meant for rabbits,
raccoons, skunks, snakes and, eh, chipmunks.
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Old July 19, 2017, 08:26 PM   #20
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Glock 20
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Old July 19, 2017, 08:32 PM   #21
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The idea of only having one makes me sad.

But if I had to choose it would probably be a 3-4 inch barrel revolver in .357 mag.
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Old July 19, 2017, 08:34 PM   #22
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A compromise.

Do you have only one pair of shoes...of course not , it's just not practical .

And what are we hunting bunnies or polar bears ?

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Old July 19, 2017, 09:28 PM   #23
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Barrel length, within limits, has little effect on concealability; given those parameters, I would think first of a 4" .357, possibly a Combat Magnum (lighter than the 686) if possible in SS. But I would go with the 686 to get the SS if necessary.

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Old July 19, 2017, 09:40 PM   #24
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UncleEd,
I've taken two whitetails and a mule deer with my 357. I've also taken a few squirrels and a couple of rabbits with it. I've heard that it will take a black bear by guys that have done it but I prefer a rifle for that target. As a matter of fact I prefer a rifle for deer too, but I had to use the magnum a few times.
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Old July 19, 2017, 10:13 PM   #25
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S&W model 69, 44 magnum.
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