In reading over many forum discussions, which have been very informative, I am left wondering if the kind folks of thr might be able to answer a question that has been tough for me to wrap my brain around. You should know that I own a 12 guage (remington 870) and pistol (glock 19) and would like to purchase a revolver.
I am torn between a 44 and a 357. I would like something mostly for the range, but would also suffice in the woods and as home defense (not ccw). Most discussions that I seen indicate that when hiking in the woods a 357 should suffice in most situations (bear or two legged creatures); however, when reading about handgun hunting for bear a 44 is recommended.
So how is it that people seem to recomend a 357 for defense of bear and 44 for hunting one - please know that I am in Colorado so these are black bear.
To add to the complication, this would be the gun that ends up in the survival kit meaning that I would like this for when it hits the fan.
Also, people recommend a 357 for hunting deer - is there something bad about having too much gun (44), except for having to carry it.
I would mostly be looking at a smith and wesson 4 in 357 or 6 in 44 (maybe a 5 in "classic")
Thanks to all for your input.
I am torn between a 44 and a 357. I would like something mostly for the range, but would also suffice in the woods and as home defense (not ccw). Most discussions that I seen indicate that when hiking in the woods a 357 should suffice in most situations (bear or two legged creatures); however, when reading about handgun hunting for bear a 44 is recommended.
So how is it that people seem to recomend a 357 for defense of bear and 44 for hunting one - please know that I am in Colorado so these are black bear.
To add to the complication, this would be the gun that ends up in the survival kit meaning that I would like this for when it hits the fan.
Also, people recommend a 357 for hunting deer - is there something bad about having too much gun (44), except for having to carry it.
I would mostly be looking at a smith and wesson 4 in 357 or 6 in 44 (maybe a 5 in "classic")
Thanks to all for your input.