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Your hiking piece?
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I used two different setups when I was actively hiking depending on the area
For bear country I carried a Ruger Redhawk in 44 magnum. The first two rounds were snakeshot and the next 4 were bear loads. I carried one speed clip with bear loads and a second with snakeshot.
In non-bear country I carried a compact 9mm semi automatic. In reality the predator you will most likely encounter walks on two legs. Today that would be an M&P Shield 9 or 40 and extra mags.
For bear country I carried a Ruger Redhawk in 44 magnum. The first two rounds were snakeshot and the next 4 were bear loads. I carried one speed clip with bear loads and a second with snakeshot.
In non-bear country I carried a compact 9mm semi automatic. In reality the predator you will most likely encounter walks on two legs. Today that would be an M&P Shield 9 or 40 and extra mags.
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A flare gun is a good idea. A road flare may have more usefulness. For years I have carried an automotive 15 min flare in my pack when on my Dirt Bike or Snowmobile.
Besides signaling, it will start a fire no matter how wet the wood is. Fire is an important part of survival.
Besides signaling, it will start a fire no matter how wet the wood is. Fire is an important part of survival.
ruger makes a 10mm revolverYou guys who mentioned the 10㎜ now have me thinking about this. I did some research just now and the ballistics are most impressive. While the Glock is a damn fine piece, I prefer a SA/DA, steel/wood grips pistol. Any recommendations along these lines? Thanks.
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Just got a blog email about this new release.
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Indeed. I was thinking 15+1 on tap in an auto > 5 or 7 shots in a wheelgun. It was but a passing fancy anyway.
What is "Syntech"?
its a polymer with brass in it . I carry a glock 20 gen 4 its light wait with 3 15 rnds mags and easy to keep clean up
I also hunt with it so its my go to gun for everthing in the woods
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Fancy word for plastic bonded to lead.
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I see. Out of curiosity, what advantage does this have over conventional projectiles?
Happy trails ...
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Cost.
Yes plastic doesn't foul like copper, and they will market it that way. They will also state they are only just starting to make plastic coated bullets so they don't have full blown machining yet, so it is "expensive" to make.
Really, this is no different than a hard cast lead bullet, but you at least get a coating.
Plastic coated bullets are very inexpensive to produce and among reloaders they are a value.
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Brother, get your self a Rock Island double stack 1911 in 10MM, that's 17+1 magic beans on tap, problem solved!
No Glock will ever match a 1911 in 10mm reliability or power, the 1911 is one of the very few pistols with a fully supported chamber, and can handle hot handloads no Glock could survive!
My G-20 Gen1 still sits in the back of my safe crying for its mommy!
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Brother, get your self a Rock Island double stack 1911 in 10MM, that's 17+1 magic beans on tap, problem solved!
No Glock will ever match a 1911 in 10mm reliability or power, the 1911 is one of the very few pistols with a fully supported chamber, and can handle hot handloads no Glock could survive!
My G-20 Gen1 still sits in the back of my safe crying for its mommy!
Oh, if the options are 1911 or Glock, I know which one I'm going with. And 17+1 10㎜, wow.
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1911 on my hip, 9mm in my pocket, and ar15 on my shoulder. I only go hiking when I go shooting my long guns...
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I have a Spot Gen 3, it does not have the messaging keyboard and is less expensive. You have pre written messages to your contacts. I just put in I am safe and this is my location ( it sends a link to their email or text to their phone with your location that sends them to the map location). You Have help options for just needing assistance such as being stuck or the full S.O.S.. It also has tracking options as well. Since I am a bit older (73) and I often go to out of the way places I figure it is cheap insurance.
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Until very recently I carried a Alloy framed 22 revolver. It weighed 7 to 10 OZ less than my other guns. I could choose .22 LR or .22 Mag. It very closely resembled the current Heritage pistols. Without increasing weight I could carry quite a bit of ammo along too. If I thought Id have opportunity's to plink I'd take 22 lr or if just a what if gun I'd take 22 mag.
There have always been squirrly people out on the trail, But they have multiplied in the last few years.
Currently I carry an Airweight 642. Not so much for bears but more for the two leggid threats! Now If I could get an airweight with a 2.5 or 3" barrel..... DR
There have always been squirrly people out on the trail, But they have multiplied in the last few years.
Currently I carry an Airweight 642. Not so much for bears but more for the two leggid threats! Now If I could get an airweight with a 2.5 or 3" barrel..... DR
Oh, if the options are 1911 or Glock, I know which one I'm going with. And 17+1 10㎜, wow.
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I run hot loads in my glock 20 gen 4 all the time and no problem . I used to run a 1911 but I like the lighter platform better and easer to clean
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Glock 17L with 30 round mag., if anything gets through that a two shot .410 derringer with triple 00 buckshot for back up.
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Why not more?Oh, if the options are 1911 or Glock, I know which one I'm going with. And 17+1 10㎜, wow.
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Go nuts and add this to the ^^^^
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