Mostly interested in something to accompany me on squirrel or rabbit hunting trips. Not looking to break the bank. Doesn’t matter to me if it is a revolver not. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
Looking for a good handgun for hunting.?
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I’d use a ruger single six or a 8″ Dan Wesson in 22. I also like the Browning takedown 22 Semi Auto rifle.
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There are no good hand guns for shooting (animals). Hand guns are specifically designed for shooting people. Get a rifle or shotgun.
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ruger mark iii or single six are great. I really like the markiii
I also like the sig trailside. Never owned one but it has a lot going for it.
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No good handguns for hunting? The nerve of some people! As if .44mags with 10 inch barrels were made to kill people and not game, get real!!!
I dont know what caliber your looking for but I’m assuming small since your hunting small game. I have three .22mag revolvers that I got out of the classifieds in the newspaper. Not a single one cost me more than $100, they are old but they work just fine!
Just remember, the longer the barrel the more accurate it is.
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To the guy who said handguns are not for hunting; Hunting handguns are NOT made for shooting people! Jeppers! You don’t need a 44 magnum with a 320gr bullet for personal defence and it would not be very good for combat.
Anyways I agree with the single six, the Mark 3, Mark 1 or mark 2, by Ruger, also Browning makes some fine .22 pistols as do many other companies.
I prefer the semi-auto .22’s as they are faster to reload with the magazine. And evo is right the longer the barrel the better for accuracy.
I have an old Ruger mark 2 that I can shoot a grouse or rabbit in the head at 25 feet every time. I just bought a Ruger 22/45 for the wife and she can also make head shots on small game at 25 feet. I have taken small game out to 30 yards with my mark 2.
I would advise you find what fits your hand and feels right to you as all those pistols and revolvers have different size grips.
New Ruger semi-auto pistols go for under $300 new for the standard models and can be had for much less used.
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Do you mean you want a handgun to hunt squirrel and rabbit, or a handgun to have along with you when you go to hunt squirrel and rabbit with your rifle? If the former something in a .22, I’d say a long barrel Ruger mark series. Lots of addons, accurate, and fun to shoot. For the latter, something larger depending on your reason for carrying. Concerned about two-legged predators? Go with a .357 magnum. For big 4-legged threats I’d carry something larger like a .44 magnum.
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If you are actually hunt with the pistol I think I would look at Thompson Encor single shot break down. This is what I hunt deer and turkey with. I guess you could hunt rabbits and squirrels with it also. They are a little costly usually around $600 but that gives you 2 weapons to hunt with. The most typical barrel size is 22-250 and a 7mm08. I can hold an 1 1/2″ group at 100 yards with my 7mm08 and about a 1″ group with the 22-250 at 50 yards. The only reason I don’t do well with the 22-250 at 100 yards is the scope is only 2x and it’s just to hard to see the target. I have a 2.5×8 on th 7mm08. You never know you may enjoy this weapon so much that you may do all your hunting with it. You can always add more barrels later up to 50 caliber.
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What you want to carry is a Contender single shot pistol with a 45LC barrel – this barrel also happens to shoot 410 shotshells very well. Some models come with a choke to add a bit more range. This is the best of all worlds – you get a 410 shotgun and the ability to throw a 45LC round – just about as powerful as a 44mag – my friend has taken a black bear with one round using a 45LC.
I had one of these pistols with a 10″ barrel. The 10″ barrel is the perfect length for grouse. The longer barrels would be fine is this was going to become your primary firearm. Since the barrels only take a minute to swap – hey – try them all and see which length you like best.
I liked by 45LC/410 barrel so much I took up reloading 410 shot shells just for it. Way too much fun to shoot.
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Ruger Single-Six .22LR/.22WMR
Thompson Center G2 .22LR (single-shot, so be on your mark)
Taurus Tracker .22LR
Dan Wesson (used) .22LR
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i use a walther p22 with a 5inch barrel target pistol. 10 rounds are better than 6 or 8 like you get with revolvers.
to Glacierw… he said for squirrels and rabbits.. a .410 and .45 longcolts thats like hitting a fly with a table what the hell sense does that make??????????????? can you say overkill??
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