Ruger SP101 .327 Fed. Mag. 3"
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I'd like to try one of these one day.
http://www.blackpointtactical.com/shop/outback-chest-system/
As for the firearm, it would be hard to beat a 10mm. Maybe a Glock if you are short on cash, or a Dan Wesson or Sig if you are not.
I'm thinking about getting a new handgun, something maybe more dedicated for woods/outdoors. I have a hunting property that I go to a lot. I like to hike my property, I’m out there a lot checking trail cameras, doing various projects, etc. I’ve been looking at those guide style chest holster like the Galco Alaskan and Guides Choice as they seem to give a lot of freedom of movement. I’ve tried belt holsters and shoulder holsters and they get in the way, get caught on branches, and are more of a hinderance when it comes to working.
I’m open to any kind of handgun at this point. But obviously personal defense would be a big consideration. My property is very rural, has zero cell service, and is also a very poor county. I don’t ever expect to, but I would not like to run into someone trespassing and doing something illegal on my property such as a meth lab or weed patch. Next consideration would be to dispatch unwanted critters. Possums, skunks, armadillo, crows, stray dogs, coyotes, etc. I’m not much of a small game hunter, so they would not be much of a concern for me. Feral hogs have just been sighted in my county, but no sign of them on my property. There has been one lone black bear caught on a trail cam in my county, but no real danger of bears. Any likely threat would be more 2-legged than 4-legged.
I already carry a 1911 in a shoulder holster at times, but the shoulder holster tends to flop around and get my shirt bunched and twisted, especially when I’m working on projects. Bending down to saw limbs and pick up brush and stuff tend to have me just taking my shoulder holster off completely. I’m just looking for another style of holster to try and it also gives the opportunity to try a new pistol!
Looking forward to hearing new recommendations.
I remember stringing lots of barbed wire in the Texas heat more than once when one of our bulls and a neighbors bull decided to see how much fence they could rip up (and how much of the hide off their heads, too!) Well, now that I think about it it was either those big brutes showing off or the summer-storm floods that occasionally split the swinging wire-gate fence we strung over Palmer Creek...I do what you do, except almost every day since I live on my property. On and off a tractor, sometimes for hours on end, cutting firewood, fixing the fences that mine and my neighbors bulls destroyed, working cattle, or just pricking around the pasture. Seeing a coyote in the yard or after the chickens is a very real possibility (happened Saturday before last), as is walking up on a bunch of hogs or having a stray dog wander up and mostly the ever presence of rattlesnakes. I used to carry a 4 3/4" SA .44 Special in a full belt/holster rig. But a year or so ago I renewed my acquaintance with one of my 4 3/4" SA's in .357 and have been carrying it in a holster on my pants belt. If I'm going to be a ways from the house I might drop a half dozen extra cartridges in my back pocket. Now if I'm going to be a fair distance from the house, which increases the likelihood of seeing some of the swine nature, I carry the .44 Special or a 45 Colt.
That said, sounds like a .357 would fit your needs perfectly. I'm not quite sure how a hip holster is getting in your way unless your revolver has a long barrel. For a "handgun of opportunity" I find 4 3/4" to be just about ideal as it never gets in the way.
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My hiking/hunting sidearm is a Glock 29 10MM. It is compact and powerful enough to deal with the two and four legged predators I may encounter. It is comparatively cheap to purchase and enjoys the Glock reputation for reliability and ease of maintenance. I prefer to carry concealed even in the woods. Most often using the Glock Sports belt holster. YMMV.
Glock 10mm, or even the long slide in 40. I know everybody hates the 40 now, but with hot 180gr out of the longer barrel it is pretty effective.
Glock model 40 10mm in a drop leg holster, I love this set up, gun is out of the way but easy to get if needed
Mine is a Glock 10mm...
As always this is a personal choice but by my count he would have been out of bullets before the bear was dead if he had a revolver, the odds are pretty good that running from a bear equals death, he should have stood his ground and emptied his gun into that bear, bet he will next time, use what you like and have a good new yearI'll stick with revolvers.
As always this is a personal choice but by my count he would have been out of bullets before the bear was dead if he had a revolver, the odds are pretty good that running from a bear equals death, he should have stood his ground and emptied his gun into that bear, bet he will next time, use what you like and have a good new year