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Handgun for home protection and hiking (I know nothing about guns)
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:32 pm
I recently moved to Denver and find myself spending more time in the mountains. Multi-day hikes are coming soon with warmer weather and I feel like having a pistol is a good idea. What would you recommend to carry?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:32 pm to NawlinsTigah270
.44 mag
Dey bears out they?
If not 9 milli
Dey bears out they?
If not 9 milli
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:33 pm to KingRanch
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1911
Like the way these look, but that is as far as my knowledge goes
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:34 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
I'm not a fan of glocks but them and fns/fnx would be good. I would watch nutnfancy. He talks about weight for hiking and reliability.
Get 10mm or .45
Get 10mm or .45
This post was edited on 3/24/14 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:34 pm to NawlinsTigah270
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:36 pm to BM7133
Judges are trashy.......OT said so
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:37 pm to NawlinsTigah270
A .44 mag with about a 5" barrel is a great choice if you can handle it. If not, a .357 with heavy hard cast loads will do fine.
I'd carry a blackhawk if I needed bear protection, but that's just me.
I'd carry a blackhawk if I needed bear protection, but that's just me.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:43 pm to NawlinsTigah270
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quote: 1911 Like the way these look, but that is as far as my knowledge goes
It's the Cadillac of guns. That's all you need to know
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:43 pm to NawlinsTigah270
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. What would you recommend to carry?
bear vault for your food and other smelly things isn't a bad idea.
Do a lot of hiking and I've yet to have the need for a gun. I plan on buying one soon though. Not a bad idea but also not the most important thing on my mind when in the back country. Learn dos and donts and you'll be fine.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:45 pm to NawlinsTigah270
Go with something light if you are using it for hiking. Many of the guns I like for outdoor activities could be too heavy for your use.
What are your goals for the pistol when hiking? I assume self defense from 2 legged creatures mainly?
Shotgun is better for home defense if you are interested in buying 2 guns.
What are your goals for the pistol when hiking? I assume self defense from 2 legged creatures mainly?
Shotgun is better for home defense if you are interested in buying 2 guns.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:51 pm to 4WHLN
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1911
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It's the Cadillac of guns
Yep... Beautiful and expensive, but not as reliable as some much more affordable options. Bazinga!
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:54 pm to Yat27
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Yep... Beautiful and expensive, but not as reliable as some much more affordable options. Bazinga!
I like the 1911 and wouldn't consider it unreliable, however there could be better choices for a beginner.
Glocks are ugly, don't feel as good in the hand, and are basically all identical, however they are probably the easiest platform for a newbie to operate and maintain (but get the right holster and use it religiously).
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:54 pm to LSUintheNW
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Do a lot of hiking and I've yet to have the need for a gun
This seems to be the general sentiment around here but it would make me feel better about being in the middle of nowhere with a small group that will not be packing
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:55 pm to NawlinsTigah270
My question to that is why not?
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:56 pm to NawlinsTigah270
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This seems to be the general sentiment around here but it would make me feel better about being in the middle of nowhere with a small group that will not be packing
I consider it a good policy to have a sidearm every time one is in nature (except for the dove field or quail hunting).
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:56 pm to weagle99
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probably the easiest platform for a newbie to operate and maintain
False.
Wheelgun is the obvious answer here.
Posted on 3/24/14 at 8:59 pm to weagle99
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I consider it a good policy to have a sidearm every time one is in nature
I agree and back in Louisiana it wasn't a problem as almost everybody carries. My two roommates here have never shot a gun in their life and are in their mid 20's (one from NYC and the other from Ukraine)
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