Hiking Revolver, what do you pack?

[Vern Humphrey]

Probably a ho-hum answer, but in all honesty my main hiking gun is likely a rimfire.
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Same here. In my case, a Colt Woodsman made in 1938 -- although I often carry a Colt New Service in .45 Colt.

 

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Hey DR505, is that a .45 Colt Mountain Gun? Neat!
Moon

 

[NeroM]

Depending upon my mood, time of year, weather and phase of the moon-
an S&W M10, S&W M25, or FA83 [41 Mag].

 

[Space Ghost]

Have to be one of these... Only revolvers I got now...
At least it don't matter what one I grab... they're both the same... lol.

"I got two guns... one for each of you."

 

[Rodfac]

Today's choice was a Smith 67-1 in the leather with 158's @ 950 fps in the charging holes. Rod

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[DR505]

Hey DR505, is that a .45 Colt Mountain Gun? Neat!
Moon

Indeed it is a Mountain Gun! I always seem to reach for the .45 Colt MG when I head afield, unless I am using my Marlin 1894 in .44 Magnum. If I am I will take my 629-4 along because of ammo commonality.

 

[Switup]

Depending upon my mood, time of year, weather and phase of the moon-
an S&W M10, S&W M25, or FA83 [41 Mag].
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Never shot a FA83. How’s it like ?’

 

[cfullgraf]

While there are black bears in east TN, if hiking I'd carry a S&W Model 317 or a Model 63. 22LR will deal with most of the small critter issues and the bears can be scared away by other means.

Yiu cannot beat the light weight of a Model 317 Air Weight. Your hard less notice that it is there.

 

[Mannlicher]

I have carried this little S&W Model 63 on many a hike here in Florida. It went on a lot of AT hikes as well.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

That's why I don't hike, can't decide on the perfect revolver for it.
Also, aimlessly wandering around does not interest me at all.

 

[PapaG]

Depends on the season. Spring, on the farm, SP101 or 624 44 spec. Summer, 63 Smith. Fall, Single six, 22" WMR. Late fall, winter, Blackhawk 45 or Super, 44 mag.

 

[jeepnik]

 

[crestoncowboy]

That's why I don't hike, can't decide on the perfect revolver for it.
Also, aimlessly wandering around does not interest me at all.

Well by "hike" i was including patching fence and chasing cattle.... it is in the Appalachian mountains so we will call it hiking the appalachain trail(s)

 

[Roverguy]

Hiking, I open carry something large: often an S&W N frame 45 Colt or Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt. But also like to carry my handy little R92 in 45 Colt.

 

[PapaG]

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Got one of those. Was dads. 200th year. Yours 357?

 

[NeroM]

Never shot a FA83. How’s it like ?’

The trigger is magical,
for me - it points as an extension of my mind,
lockup and fit - tight,
sights - awesome,
accuracy - better than anyone can actually hold,
IMHO- if someone is really serious about hunting with a revolver,
a FA is the only way to go.
Yes, I like and shoot other revolvers,
the M10, M25 and FA83 trio - I use the most,
FA83 is my favorite.

 

[Jeff olson]

My Security Six is the only revolver I take anywhere that might not have a happy ending. The mountain lions out here are notoriously curious.

 

[Alaskamike]

In the old days, it would have been my model 28-2. These days it's the model 29-2.

 

[Taroman]

When I was transferred to Ft. Huachuca, AZ in 1973, I went to Jensen's in Tucson.

Came back with this one. $123 OTD, IIRC.
The Arizona border was a bit scary even back in those days.

 

[Ugly Sauce]

What? No cap-N-ball revolvers??? If I'm wandering the woods around home, I'll carry a "light" caliber revolver. Up North, it would usually be the .44MagSBH, but up North I usually carry a rifle or shotgun, or musket, so the sidearm might be anything, although I enjoy carrying a cap-N-ball.

1863 Remington New Model Army in Navy caliber.

The 1860 Colt is another favorite.

Of course it's not always the 1800's in my mind, I like to take Grand-dad's Luger on a walk. OOOPS! Not a revolver. Big mistake. sorry!!!

The EL Patron in .45 Colt is a good do-everything-gun, and fairly light, comfortable to carry.

As long as I have a rifle with me, musket or shotgun, this AirLite .22LR is a super favorite of mine. Almost "weightless".

Up North for sure, or anytime I don't have a rifle or shotgun, this old Super Black Hawk .44Mag has been a trusty companion. I've had it forever.
I have other pistols I like to take hiking, but those are my choices most often, most of the time. But most often, the Remington, the Colt, or a 1862 Colt Pocket-Police...just because I enjoy them more.

 

[Mini30SS]

Currently mine is a Taurus 856 3 inch stainless .38 Special. I'd rather carry one of my Taurus out in the woods or working around my farm than one of my S&W's or Ruger's. I run a chainsaw a lot, sweat a lot in hot weather and have dropped or fallen with Taurus quite a few times and I'd rather not subject my S&W's or Ruger's to that.

I wouldn't worry about the Ruger's...they are built like a tank. The Smiths? That's another story..and the Taurus's are a cheaper version of a Smith.

 

[Mini30SS]

That's why I don't hike, can't decide on the perfect revolver for it.
Also, aimlessly wandering around does not interest me at all.

 

[br549arkie]

I wouldn't worry about the Ruger's...they are built like a tank. The Smiths? That's another story..and the Taurus's are a cheaper version of a Smith.

Not worried about my Rugers or S&W's being able to hold up. It's more the cosmetics. I'd rather a Taurus get beat up so long as it does what I need it to do.

 

[Riomouse911]

S&W 317 for fishing hikes. Unless the snow just melted and the bears are emerging, then it’s a 629 Mountain Gun or a Model 69 .44 Mag.

Stay safe.

 

[357smallbore]

My no dash 686