Okay, now that I've gotten your attention, let me explain. I don't really plan to "hunt" with my Glock.
I am going boar hunting for the first time in a couple months. I am using my .30-30 rifle. I want to carry a backup handgun just in case it is needed in an emergency. I can't afford to buy a .357 magnum or other higher powered revolver before I go. I plan to add one to my collection, but can't do it in the next couple months.
I have two options
1) Carry no back up gun
2) Carry my Glock 23. I can use the .40 caliber or switch out barrel and use a .357 Sig.
I am going to check local laws, but I believe I can carry any handgun as my back-up since I am primarily hunting with a rifle.
What do you recommend? Again, I would not "hunt" with a semi-auto caliber pistol, but want to carry it as a backup since I don't have a revolver.
2007-03-08 01:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by The Big Shot 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I would not hunt any wild boar without a backup in holster just as you describe. These things can be fierce when wounded and will charge you or your hunting partner....although the frequency of this actually happening is mythical, it does happen. I always have my sidearm with me when hunting, not just for game but for the same reasons I have it with me in town.
Read this cool article on hunting boar...and let me know what you get and bring you camera!
2007-03-08 04:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If its just for backup, or to administer a 'Coup de grâce' on an old boar, your Glock w/either .357 Sig or .40 S&W barrel will do fine.
I know you stated you couldn't afford another gun but FYI, Glock makes the Model 20 Hunter in .10mm with an available 6" barrel for about $135. more. People in Alaska who used to carry .44 Mags for protection against bear find the .10mm a viable option. It is as potent as the old .41 Magnum with additional ammo capacity.
One last comment, don't go into the woods 'half-naked;' if legal in your area by all means, carry a handgun for back up.
Good luck.
H
2007-03-08 02:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If it'll make you feel better, go ahead, but it's extra weight and bulk for no real purpose. A couple of buddies have had "experiences," but I've been shooting hogs for over 40 years without any dangerous incidents. I have to admit I do carry a 44 Special snubby for going into the thick stuff after a hog I've stuck with an arrow, but I've never had to use it.
2007-03-08 07:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the .40 as a backup (providing its legal to do so in your area), no sense taking chances for no reason those things are BAD when wounded.
2007-03-08 10:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by free_eagle716 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you really need a backup as long as you've got a rifle.
2007-03-08 02:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋