lookin for a good pistol to carry while coyote hunting

I normally carry a Ruger SP101 in 32 H&R magnum, it has the three and one sixteenth inch barrel. I ocassionaly carry something else as the mood strikes me. If I were to depend on it as a primary weapon I would want at least a 357 or a 9mm.
 
A Ruger .22 Mark automatic series, unless your prefer cowboy look and then you go to the .22/.22 magnum (comes with both )in the new single six. They also make this gun larger, called a blackhawk in .357. Check the lbs. energy of the .22 magnum, I've seen deer to mountain lion dropped like lead by the .22 Magnum. I think you'd like .22 mag. because it has an extra bump that makes is a fine coyote gun in it's own and it's much cheaper to shoot, far less recoil, which always results in better accuracy. You might check out the .327 Fed Mag in the two versions by Ruger. Regardless it will be fun if your hunting w/a pistol. I'm setting up my fall deer/coyote pistol now, a 10" stainless bull barrel, 8 shot .218 Bee Revolver, think Ill top w/2x7 burris w/MilPlex scope. I've stacked my share of deer, turkey and varmints with the .218 Bee. Be safe, have fun.
 
I have a choice of 3 here..

M629...4"...44 Magnum
M686...4"...357 Magnum
M617...4"...22 rimfire ( 10 shot model)

If I was worried about something that could bite ME...Id take one of the first 2. If it was just to dispatch a wounded Yote or even kill one outright...the 22 would do it with some of the ammo on the market today.
 
I carry a Glock 23 in the field. I use a Crimson Trace laser on it. It makes for a quick accurate shot. The 40 S&W puts them down fast inside 25 yds. It is compact and easy to carry. I also have a 9mm barrel for it but I love the 40. This gun has never failed to perform in any condition for me.
 
If it's a .357 DA in a Ruger you are leaning towards, there is no finer choice than the Ruger Security Six.

Adjustable sights, four or six inch barrel, stainless steel or blued.

More compact and lighter than a GP 100.

These revolvers have not been made for many years and are picking up in value even though they have been "sleepers" until recently.

Some will argue that the GP is a better revolver. It certainly is a FINE gun but if you value lightness ...... the Security Six tops it.

Don't worry about whether it's tough enough. Bill Ruger brought out the GP because S&W was having forcing cone issues with the Model 19 & 66's and the then in vogue 125 gr. hot rounds. He reasoned that the Security Six "might" cause trouble. They NEVER did document a single problem. Ruger was just that cautious.

Smith & Wesson brought out the L series .... 586 and 686's and never looked back. Ruger brought out the GP100's.

I can't tell you if the diameter of the GP cylinder is the same as the Security Six but I can tell you that the later has one of the smallest diameter for a six shot that's available.

The Colt revolvers of certain models are also smaller in .357.

The result of that is a THINNER round shooter.

I also hold the .40 S&W and particularily the 10 mm in very high exteme. But I am more of a revolver guy ... especially for woods and house use.

But then, I'm much more fond of the .44 mag even though I own many handguns from 22 lr and 22 mag right on up to .44


After all: Handguns are like potatoe chips .................... "you can't have just one"!!!


Three 44s
 
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I'm just down the road from you and have been really comfortable with a glock 32 357sig. It's not overly large, shoots flat, and carries pretty easy. I hunt with an encore and extra rounds are sometimes a comfort.... Snakes maybe, meth lab maybe, but a patch of marijuana in some of the places around here could show up anytime, as you're probably aware, particularly this time of the year. Just my $0.02.
 
Originally Posted By: chefpierreI have always thought a fn five-seven would be ideal.
x2 If I was looking for a handgun to carry while yote hunting it would definitly be a five-seven.
 
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