What is the best semi automatic handgun for self-defense vs wild animals like wolves?

Question

I'm a first time buyer, and did take a hunters safety course. So, I have somewhat familarity with guns. I have land several miles north of where I live. We go to it somewhat frequently. Can anyone give me tips when buying?

I'm not sure if the boars are in my area, but bears are definitely in the area. I already have a shotgun as my primary self defense gun (on anything). I should have said that the semi auto would be my (last resort) second self defense gun. Just in case the wild life is a problem, I'd like to be prepared.

Answer 1

No, no, no, get a simple .22 for self defense, it is lighter, smaller, and packs less of a kick for someone new to gun use.
Besides .22 ammo is a lot less cheaper than the other caliber firearms.
Yes, larger calibers do pack a bigger kick, but nothing is going to keep attacking you after being hit with a .22. Also, with right aim a .22 can kill.

Answer 2

Unless you have plenty of cash to spring for the Desert Eagle, or an AMT Automag, or something or the like, the 10mm would probably be your best choice. Which 10mm? Well the EAA/Tanfoglio Wittness would be your economy model, and when it comes down to it probably as good as anything else. It's based off the CZ-75 action, which speaks for itself. If you like the safe-action style pistols Glock chambers it's model 20 in 10mm. They are great and doing what they do. If you want a little class the Colt Delta would be an awesome pick as well, or a Witness Hunter if you can find one. They might cost a little more, but the Witness Hunter will out preform nearly every other 10mm ever made, and the Delta, well, it's a Delta.

The 10mm is kinda odd, and if you chose something else I would say that .45 ACP is your next best bet, followed by a .40S&W which is maybe tied with the .357 Sig. 99% of the time a wolf would never know which one you used, so I would say something that you can shoot well would be a priority over which chambering has more power.

Buying tip? I'm a gun dealer and I buy 95% of my personal guns used. Just saves some money, especially when you get to know what's a deal and what isn't. I'd rather have 3 used guns instead of 2 new ones. Also, see if you can shoot a friends just to see what you like. You might wanna think about a revolver too, the big revolver cartridges (and even the .357) are gonna kick *** over any but the biggest and most expensive auto pistols. WAY more power.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

A semi-auto handgun is not a good choice for defense, especially against large game.

About the only two I would recommend would be a .44 Mag Desert Eagle or a 10mm Auto. A .357 Sig is not as potent as a .357 Mag, the hottest loads in .357 Sig are about as equal to the lower loads in .357 Mag

Best to get yourself a .357 Revolver since you are a first time buyer. A .44 revolver would be better in the event you were attacked by a bear, but you should be more concerned with learning how to avoid an attack, not buying a gun you aren't proficient in and trusting it to do all the work.

Answer 5

A revolver will allow you six shots before you need to reload; the current semi-auto (the Beretta M9A1) holds 15 rounds in a double stack magazine. Also, as you mentioned, the semi auto is a lot quicker to reload. If you have loaded a fresh clip, with the action closed, then you would need two hands to reload a semi-auto. Keep in mind, however, that you would also need two hands (and a lot more time) to reload a revolver. The currently issued sidearm is also a singe/double action weapon This allows a soldier to un-holster the weapon and fire the first shot with a slightly heavier trigger pull, but without the need to pull the hammer first. While carrying in a combat situation, the gun would be 'locked and loaded', meaning a round is chambered, eliminating the need to "cock" the weapon. Once one clip has been expired, the action would remain open until the release was pushed, so when you put a new clip in, a round would be chambered by releasing the slide.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Since you are specifying a semi auto to use for protection against wildlife your best option is the Glock Model 20 .10mm. It is powerful, more reliable than other autos (such as the behemoth .50s, etc.), accurate and holds 15 + one rounds.

If the .10mm isn't your cup of tea, then consider the Glock Model 31 in .357 Sig. It is not quite as potent as the ten but on paper as potent as the .357 Mag. revolver. This is definitely my last choice for the scenario you've described. I would still prefer a revolver, .357 Magnum or .44 Magnum over the Sig, but you want an automatic so there you have it. The Model 31 is also a 15 + one round automatic pistol.

Final Note: Wolves are a problem? Aren't boars and bears a bigger menace? Wolves usually leave people alone.

Good luck.

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Answer 8

I would have to recommend going with a larger caliber revolver, and staying away from the Glock semi auto's. Specifically, I would recommend a S&W Model 60 .357 Magnum, or a S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum. Either one would be sufficient andd reliable enough for a first time owner.

Answer 9

Yes a Pistol in 10mm or .357 sig would be the bare minimum. If you want something cheap and reliable surplus firearms are also good. a CZ 52 can be bought for about $200 and that would come with 2, 8 round magazines, cleaning rod, gun and holster. It shoots the 7.62x25 round (.30 Tokarev) The bullets are smaller diamiter but are traveling much faster than the others listed. I have a CZ 52 and love it, ammo is cheap and the gun is accurate and easy to fire. Other than that a double action .357 mag and up revolver I'd recomend.

Answer 10

I have to agree with the Glock crowd. The 10MM easily has enough power to stop such animals, yet I don't think you really have a lot to worry about with wolves unless you go out baiting them. On the other hand some guy in Idaho did lose three of his hunting dogs to wolf attacks a few months ago.

Stepping up to something more powerful the Desert Eagle in .44 magnum is not a bad choice but it is a lot heavier. Due to the weight and the gas operation I don't think it kicks much more than the Glock 20 does. But you don't get as many rounds and it cost more and the thing does weigh a lot. Yet it will have superior stopping power.

Good luck

Answer 11

This is a difficult question, because a gun for self defense and a first time gun should not be the same. Honestly though, even though they are hard to find, you can buy shotshells for a .22 So, if you were to buy a .22 as your first gun, it will be cheap, and cheap to learn on since regular ammo is cheap, and then to keep it loaded with shotshells for self defense is great.