Pistol for hunting deer...

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I'm wanting to obtain a pistol that I can take deer with at 50 to perhaps 75 yards. I know the 10mm is a prime candidate, but there seem to be only two firearms in that category for me: Glock 20 and the Witness. The Glock is a great firearm and is what I'm aiming for, but my problem is that my budget is $500. I know the Witness can be had for under this, but some raise questions about its reliability, accuracy, ability to handle full-power loads and EAA customer service.

Now, here are my questions: If I can't get a Glock 20 for under $500, will the Witness be able to do what I want? Are there any other pistols/cartridges that can be obtained and shot in an autoloader and used for deer hunting within my budget? I know I can get a revolver for under this amount, but I already have a Ruger SBH. Now I'm wanting something different. I'm planning to make this purchase in August.

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How about a Savage Striker?

In some areas of Wisconsin you cannot hunt deer w/ a rifle. You have to use a shotgun or a handgun. My friend chose a Striker in .308. I fired it a few times and it seems to work well enough in the 50-100yd. range.

You may not want to limit yourself to traditional pistol calibers and look into something like the Striker. Myself, I am saving up for a BFR in 45-70 to go with my Marlin in 45-70 .
 
Hmmm, didn't know one could use an auto-pistol to hunt deer in KY. Here in OH it's illegal to hunt with an automatic handgun (or any rifle for that matter). Most up here seem to use a 44 revolver. Mine is a S&W Model 629.
 
I think being caught in woods or field Deer hunting with a Glock would be grounds for being tared and feathered by your hunting peers and going to hell.

I use a Ruger Redhawk or Super Redhawk. Choose 44 Mag 454 Casull with .45lc or a 480 Ruger. Many Smith N frame hunter use .41 mag
 
I think being caught in woods or field Deer hunting with a Glock would be grounds for being tared and feathered by your hunting peers and going to hell.
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I guess somebody should give Ted Nugent the word...
 
In Kentucky, it's legal to hunt deer with any centerfire cartridge handgun or rifle, no caliber or power restrictions.

Everyone keeps offering advice on other types of handguns. Please, stick to the criteria I posted previously. I already own a Super Blackhawk (as mentioned above) if I wanted to hunt with it, but I'm wanting something different: a semi-auto. I personally don't care whether it's traditional or not.
 
I don't think it's illegal to use an automatic to hunt deer with here in Ohio but most of the common auto cals would not meet the requirements of the empty case being one inch long or longer and of at least .357 cal or larger.
In other words if you have an auto that fires the .357/.44 mag etc. they would be legal. Myself, I use a 45/70 T-C :D . Works just fine!!
 
yesterdaysyouth, replied to your KY shootout thread.

I don't a really want a Tokarev or Super B I believe, so I'll leave those out. A custom 1911 is definately out of my budget, otherwise this whole thread wouldn't have been started. ;)

I'm really looking for a pistol that comes 'as is' powerful enough for deer hunting or just requires a barrel swap (that's fairly easy to get ahold of) and still stay under or at $500.
 
Rook, if you want to use the Glock, go for it, just do a couple of things first, buy the 6" bbl and get you some of the Double-Tap or Cor-bon ammo for it.

Thats about it for autos unless you want to get into the Desert Eagels, but IMO their just too damn big.

Me I would stick with the Ruger, with the option of bears and wild hogs down your way, I would opt for the bigger bullet theroy
 
CDNN had some G20 trade-ins for $369, seemed to be in pretty good shape. To the best of my knowledge, we ain't got any bears in Kaintuck no more, and no wild hogs either, unless a few have escaped from some hog farmers.

I'm pretty sure the 10mm will take any deer in KY with the right shot, and as for those who are so against it, I say... if you've tried it, and it doesn't work for you fine. If you haven't, well that says it all.

And as to tarring and feathering Uncle Ted, I'd hate to be part of that committee!
 
Out of curiosity, why would you want or need to?

A revolver has a better trigger, better choice of calibers, inherently more accurate, longer barrels, better choice of ammo for game, don't jam, more reliable in crappy cold weather, give much longer shot capabilities and you're only going to get one shot, maybe two anyway. They're many of the same reasons most folks shoot bolts and lever action rifles instead of semi-auots when hunting deer.
 
hmm semi-auto for deer?? under $500.00??

Get a used Grock 20 and some of that doubletap ammo...Once you can afford it, get yourself one of those 6in barrells for it...Get yourself some good practice ammo that hits to the same POA as the hunting rounds and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!

2-3 spare full-cap mags are also a good idea...Along with some good leather or Kydex gear to carry it with...
 
Out of curiosity, why would you want or need to?
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We could also go into why we would hunt with handguns at all since rifles are so much better and the ultra light versions cut down on weight and help in portability. Variety is the spice of life. As I said before, I'm wanting something different.

mrstang01, I don't about where you might be in the state, but there have been sightings of black bears in the southeast. Here at the London Wal-Mart that had to tranq a mother and two cubs and move them out of the area. I'm sure they're there, we just don't see them that often. All that same, I'm not concerned with running into one while hunting.

azrael, I might buy some initially, but I'll be handloading my own stuff. This way I can save on ammo and use cast bullets for some cheaper loads.
 
OHH...BTW...if ya get a glock...dont use cast bullets in a stock Glock barrell..that makes them make a wierd noise as it comes apart in your hands...
 
look around for a ruger redhawk in 44 mag..I have one that has the longer 7 and half inch barrel.it is also stainless..it is double action,swing out cylinder.it has a set of pac pres grips on it and the recoil is much less than the super bh I had previously had.you can find them used anywhere from 400-450 dollar range.I got mine for deer and had the trigger reworked.I use it for ranges between 30 & 50 yards and have had good success.it rides in an unck mikes shoulder holster that was remade to set across the chest.

Ive never tried using a auto on deer..just dont see the point.
 
with all the ammo available for the 44 mag and also reloading components, it would be a good choice..
 
If you must hunt with an autopistol, the Glock 20 is going to be your best bet, with the 6 inch barrel (barring your finding a used Desert Eagle in .50AE or .44Mag, or somehow lucking into a Wildey Automag or something of that nature.

I concur with a number of others around here that you'd be better served with a .44 or .41 Magnum of some type. Revolvers really do make better hunting guns (especially those designed for that purpose, like the Super Redhawk) than autopistols.
 
I know you wrote that you would only use the Glock 20 or Witness in 10mm but I think a S&W 1076 or 1006 might be a better choice. Here in FL I usually see them for under $400. I bought my 1076 for $325 with a spare magazine and it functions flawlessly. Well under what the same type of used guns at the table were going for in 45 or 40.
 
2-3 spare full-cap mags are also a good idea...
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For hunting deer?

Two or three full-caps would leave him about $100 for the pistol. I mean maybe after September 14th when they will be affordable again they might be nice, but "a good idea" for hunting deer? Not hardly!
I'm wanting to obtain a pistol that I can take deer with at 50 to perhaps 75 yards.
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The 10mm (and its ballistic twin, the .357 Magnum) is really at the low-end of hunting rounds. I'm not sure, but 35 to perhaps 50 yards might be a lot more realistic (particularly with open sights).

I've carried a 10mm (1076) quite often when hunting deer and would not hesitiate to shoot a deer with it if the opportunity had presented itself, but it is not be my first choice when I am actually hunting deer with a handgun.
 
Ok maybe I should have been more clear....AFTER he gets the pistol...After he has the means to do so...that better??
 
Let's try again! Why on God's green earth would it be "a good idea" to get two or three spare high capacity magazines for hunting deer? If you 49 shots to drop a deer, you probably deserve to be tarred and feathered!
 
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