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DEI37 · 10-22-2003, 07:13 PM

I'm looking to pick up a good handgun or two in the near future, and while I know what one will be, I'm not sure on the other. One will be a .41 so I can take that deer hunting next year. For the other gun, part of me wants a 9mm, but those aren't good for much except home defense (have a 12-ga already), and plinking around (have a .22 for that).

Personally, I think the smart choice is a .357, and shoot .38 Special through it, to save the money on ammo. I want something big, and that's where a .44, .45, or a .454 Casull (sp?) would be fun. I don't care so much about how loud it is, or how much it kicks. It won't get shot as much as the .41, because the .41 will be a hunting gun, and I need to get good and confident with it before I hit the woods. The other gun would be a "just for fun" gun.

As for the type of gun...I'm a big fan of semi-auto's, simply for the ease of shooting, and capacity. I personally think they are easier than a revolver to sight in as well. I'm not against a revolver at all, though, which is good, seeing as how the .41 is a revolver only, if I remember right.

I guess my question is, after reading what I've written here, what would the suggestion of caliber be for the secondary gun, and who do you recommend the manufacturer be? I think I found the S&W .41 Mag, and liked it a lot. That will probably be my choice for that gun, since it's a double action revolver.

I know this has been long, but I appreciate your input here. Thanks a ton!

10-22-2003, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Handguns...size. I'm looking to pick up a good handgun or two in the near future, and while I know what one will be, I'm not sure on the other. One will be a .41 so I can take that deer hunting next year. For the other gun, part of me wants a 9mm, but those aren't good for much except home defense (have a 12-ga already), and plinking around (have a .22 for that). Personally, I think the smart choice is a .357, and shoot .38 Special through it, to save the money on ammo. I want something big, and that's where a .44, .45, or a .454 Casull (sp?) would be fun. I don't care so much about how loud it is, or how much it kicks. It won't get shot as much as the .41, because the .41 will be a hunting gun, and I need to get good and confident with it before I hit the woods. The other gun would be a "just for fun" gun. As for the type of gun...I'm a big fan of semi-auto's, simply for the ease of shooting, and capacity. I personally think they are easier than a revolver to sight in as well. I'm not against a revolver at all, though, which is good, seeing as how the .41 is a revolver only, if I remember right. I guess my question is, after reading what I've written here, what would the suggestion of caliber be for the secondary gun, and who do you recommend the manufacturer be? I think I found the S&W .41 Mag, and liked it a lot. That will probably be my choice for that gun, since it's a double action revolver. I know this has been long, but I appreciate your input here. Thanks a ton! __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.