hangunnr Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Here in Indiana shooting a deer with a 9mm would be an illegal act. I took a look at the Missouri regs and couldn't find whether that caliber is OK or not. I would most definately check with the proper authorities prior to heading to the field with one. With that said.......... I don't feel the 9mm to be anywhere near enough power to take deer sized game. Sure, with an expertly place shot you can kill a deer as dead as a 300 Win mag would kill one, but there are much better choices out there. hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: 9mm on deer I agree with hangunnr on this! Its illegal in PA to shoot a semi-auto at big game even if you walk up to it for a finishing shot! Better check your game laws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: 9mm on deer I think in about all states it has to be a revolver and I would not think it has enough punch at all. I carry a 45 acp for the punch and if it were legal would not shoot a deer with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: 9mm on deer Not enough umphh on a 9mm to get the job done right legal or not...Oh sure a 9 will kill a deer but chances are it won't be an ethical killing. Step it up to at least a 357 mag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted January 23, 2005 Report Share Posted January 23, 2005 Re: 9mm on deer Leave the 9mm at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: 9mm on deer If I were going to deer hunt with a handgun, I think a 44 mag would be the lowest I would use! I carry my 357 with me deer hunting for maybe a finishing shot. Not a first shot! Although it will kill a deer, but I feel you need to very close! JMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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