re: Everyday handgun. Whatcha got?

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If you’re not going to conceal it, get a full-size pistol from any major manufacturer.

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^^This. From what you describe, you have no need for a smaller, easier to conceal gun. Are you going to use this handgun to hunt w/, or just carry it on you while hunting for finishing shots on game or self defense from 2-legged creatures? Having said that, my "outdoors gun" is a Taurus (let laughing commence) G2c in 9mm. I spent only $200 on it, largely bough it to see if Taurus guns were as bad as everyone was saying. Mine's been good. I ended up buying a less expensive OWB holder for it. I don't worry about it getting wet, dirty or whatever like i would my nicer guns for concealed carry. I don't use the Taurus to hunt.