ilhunter1986 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 well here in illinois we can only use a revolver for hunting. does he want a revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? Unfortunately, concealed carry and hunting pistols are somewhat of a contradiction. With concealed carry you want something relatively small but potent, without a lot of things that can snag on your clothing. Most hunting handguns don't work too well due to the size. Revolvers are still a great way to go, Your firend might just need a couple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? 1. I'd recommend a revolver or a single shot thompson center for big game, and either a semi or a revolver for small game. 2. As someone else said, you better check the laws. I'd be surprised if a haandgun can even be taken home from the gun store in your state. 3. Hunt what? Deer- 41 mag, .44 mag bunnies/small game- .22LR,.22wmr, 17 hmr Quite a bit to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? [ QUOTE ] Unfortunately, concealed carry and hunting pistols are somewhat of a contradiction. With concealed carry you want something relatively small but potent, without a lot of things that can snag on your clothing. Most hunting handguns don't work too well due to the size. Revolvers are still a great way to go, Your firend might just need a couple! [/ QUOTE ] I own a 357 magnum revolver that I take with me when I go hunting but it's really for protection against bear and other uninvited beasts. For my daily concealed carry, I went with a subcompact 40s&w. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? I would probibly get 3 guns in this order. 22lr simi like a Ruger Mk II or III, buckmark, or Beretta Neos to practice with and for small game. A 40 cal simi. to carry. Check out HarvDog's piece, pretty nice. Then a Ruger Blackhawk or similar 41 or 44 mag. for bigger game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? I have a Ruger mark I that I used to get used to shooting a handgun. Then I went to a XD-40 SC for a carry gun. I would reccomend either. Just make sure to get a gun that fits your friend best. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? [ QUOTE ] Check out HarvDog's piece, pretty nice. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks John. Andy and I have the exact same CCW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? I like the revolver for its simplicity. As a hunting handgun I would pick a larger cal. than a carry gun, Obviously the hunting handgun would have a much longer barrel. I can't think of any one handgun which would suit me for both. JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Re: Beginner handgun, which one? I bought a Taurus Model 66 357 and I love it. It's easy to carry (not so much for CC) hunting and has a pretty good punch to it. If you would like to plink put some .38 Wadcutters through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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