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Moving to Wyoming.....mostly bowhunt what would be some suggestions for backup as far as revolvers - 44mag.? looking for something affordable....
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Buckrvr1
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I'm thinking the Taurus Tracker 4" ported barrel 44 Mag.
RELH
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Before I would buy any "ported" 44 mag, I would find someone with one and shoot it first. After it blows your ears off, you may want to consider a non ported mag.
I would look at a Ruger Blackhawk with 4-5/8 inch barrel and in 41 mag or 44 special. Lighter weight for all day packing and reasonable in price. They also have it in 44 mag if that is your favorite caliber.
RELH
I would look at a Ruger Blackhawk with 4-5/8 inch barrel and in 41 mag or 44 special. Lighter weight for all day packing and reasonable in price. They also have it in 44 mag if that is your favorite caliber.
RELH
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Revolver? Blackhawk hands down in a 41 or 44 mag. I have the taurus just as mention and yup that bugger is one loud SOB. The taurus also seems to have a issue with cylinder timing if you try to fire to quickly, where my ruger doesn't miss a beat.
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"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."
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Might i suggest a Glock? I know you requested revolvers but you might reconsider. I'm not a huge fan of Glock but millions of guys can't all be wrong. There are certain advantages to having 15 rounds available if needed and this one, probably the one i'd get, is in 10mm, a very serious and capable cartridge. G20SF (short Frame) 10mm
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Just throwing it out there. If a revolver is what you want, so be it.
Joey
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Just throwing it out there. If a revolver is what you want, so be it.
Joey
"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"
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+1 on the Glock we have a couple of 10mm Glock 29 on order. The ballistics and foot pounds of energy are impressive and so much more bang 
with at higher capacity mag . Than a revolver if that bear comes a bit faster then expected. Read an article a while back were they say a charging bear can cover 50yds in 3.5 seconds. That's why we ordered the 10mm. Lots of bears where we hunt so it's only a matter of time.....
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with at higher capacity mag . Than a revolver if that bear comes a bit faster then expected. Read an article a while back were they say a charging bear can cover 50yds in 3.5 seconds. That's why we ordered the 10mm. Lots of bears where we hunt so it's only a matter of time.....))))------->
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If you're not a "handgun guy" already then the revolver might be the way to go. They are simpler to operate and easier to run in the heat of battle.
However, if you'll pratice and become proficient with operation and accuracy, I'd go with an auto for the reasons mentioned above. They seem to be easier to carry since they have a slightly slimmer profile. They really are not complicated and with a little practice they're easy to run. Fun too.
I'll be bow hunting moose and my Sig will be on my hip. I love a big magazine! ....now I wish it was a 10mm but I can't have it all.
good luck,
Zeke
However, if you'll pratice and become proficient with operation and accuracy, I'd go with an auto for the reasons mentioned above. They seem to be easier to carry since they have a slightly slimmer profile. They really are not complicated and with a little practice they're easy to run. Fun too.
I'll be bow hunting moose and my Sig will be on my hip. I love a big magazine! ....now I wish it was a 10mm but I can't have it all.
good luck,
Zeke
Do what you want but I would personally never carry an auto in the woods. Don't care how "reliable" they are. After a whole season of rain, snow, mud and other debris, I KNOW my revolver is going to fire. Whatever you get, make sure you can shoot it. A .44 Magnum is worthless if you're not accurate. I carry a .357 with a stout 180 grain hardcast bullet that I am accurate with. mtmuley
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While I don't totally agree with Mr mtmuley's assessment, I think he did touch on the most important fact.
Carry what you have faith in and can shoot well under pressure!
Practice, practice, practice with whatever you'll carry.
We have to remember this isn't a shooting competition, It's a life or death situation so all the talk about anything else is moot. Noise and recoil when your life is on the line? Bah-humbug!
God willing, may you never have to use one to defend your life! .... but I'm still here typing on MM.
Zeke
Carry what you have faith in and can shoot well under pressure!
Practice, practice, practice with whatever you'll carry.
We have to remember this isn't a shooting competition, It's a life or death situation so all the talk about anything else is moot. Noise and recoil when your life is on the line? Bah-humbug!
God willing, may you never have to use one to defend your life! .... but I'm still here typing on MM.
Zeke
RELH
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One big drawback a auto has in very cold weather, like you can incounter in Wyoming in the winter time, is the reliability goes down hill unless you strip all oil or grease from moving parts.
I have seen a 1911 fired in very cold conditions in Wyoming on a elk hunt. What I saw was first shot off, and the slide coming back in very slow motion, due to frozen oil on the rails, and failure to pick up the second shell from the magazine due to very slow motion going forward.
If you must use a auto in extreme cold weather, remove every last drop of oil or grease from ALL moving parts and use a dry lubicant such as graphite.
RELH
I have seen a 1911 fired in very cold conditions in Wyoming on a elk hunt. What I saw was first shot off, and the slide coming back in very slow motion, due to frozen oil on the rails, and failure to pick up the second shell from the magazine due to very slow motion going forward.
If you must use a auto in extreme cold weather, remove every last drop of oil or grease from ALL moving parts and use a dry lubicant such as graphite.
RELH
