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Well went in the the store to handle the 4" gp100 /sp101 side by side today and make my final decision. Walked out with a receipt for a sr1911 to bring down to the county clerk and have it added to my permit.
I get a kick out of folk who think they need a "zen fit"to shoot a gun ...I have large hands and shoot a glock just fine with the grooves not lining up- if they bother ya enough you can just grind them off..
I get a kick (not really) out of folk who swear so much that a Glock is the answer-all to everything that they'll tell others who feel it doesn't fit them to buy it anyway, then "grind off" what doesn't fit. Why would I buy a gun so unsuited for me I had to then do something like that when there are so many other choices available?
Well went in the the store to handle the 4" gp100 /sp101 side by side today and make my final decision. Walked out with a receipt for a sr1911 to bring down to the county clerk and have it added to my permit.
Why? The woods ammo choices available in 9mm out there make me feel more comfortable carrying 15 rounds of 9mm than 6 or 7 rounds of 357mag or 44mag, and my pistol weighs far less than a large steel framed wheelgun.
I've tested the penetration of buffalo Bore's 9mm woods ammo against it's 357 mag ammo, and i simply don't feel the 357 out penetrates it enough to justify carrying a bigger, heavier, and less accurate gun when rapidly fired that also has half the capacity. If I lived in Alaska, I would still carry the Redhawk, but bears around hear don't get anywear near that size.
Buffalo Bore 147 grain +P 9mm Outdoorsman fired out of a Gen 3 Glock 19 and a Gen 4 Glock 26. I carry one of those in the woods around me, including while bowhunting. We do not have grizzlies, and our black bears run small. We do have a bunch of moose, though.
I cannot speak to the penetration of the .357 magnum, but I do know that I do not shoot them as well or as fast with comparable accuracy.
ETA: Sorry, I did not realize that the OP already bought something.
Which sr1911 did you get? I have a SR 1911 commander I like and want a lightweight commander eventually ... and a 10mm ruger 1911...
Buffalo Bore 147 grain +P 9mm Outdoorsman fired out of a Gen 3 Glock 19 and a Gen 4 Glock 26. I carry one of those in the woods around me, including while bowhunting. We do not have grizzlies, and our black bears run small. We do have a bunch of moose, though.
I cannot speak to the penetration of the .357 magnum, but I do know that I do not shoot them as well or as fast with comparable accuracy.
ETA: Sorry, I did not realize that the OP already bought something.
The key word in "woods carry" is carry.
SP-101.
One round for a nicer carrying revolver is a good deal, and the 4.2" Bbl. will give you all the performance and precision that you need.
That said, a GLOCK G35, or G23, with a 5.3" 357SIG Bbl and HDY Custom 147 gr. XTP ammo, at a muzzle velocity of ~ 1300 fps...?
Is not a bad choice either.
GR
Lot of talk about Glocks, but mine, with its light and laser, never leaves my bedroom.
they can be carried in the woods with light n laser and more importantly you can buy more than one for different uses
When I can open carry, certainly in the "woods", a key word for me would be "cowboy". I would carry a single action in a badass barrel length and large caliber (40+). I might have a 22 rifle with me also. Lot of talk about Glocks, but mine, with its light and laser, never leaves my bedroom.
Currently own a 6" gp100 and a 2.25"sp101. The GP rides around in a chest holster during deer season and the sp101 has an IWB holster for me CCW. I love my 6" gp, but is a but long and cumbersome when hanging tree stands, hanging posted signs and doing other thing on out hunting property during the off season. The sp101 is a great ccw, but is at its limits at close range. I love shooting it, but it doesnt make a good all around gun. Thinking about a 4" revolver for a happy medium general woods carrygun. So its between a 4.2" sp101 and a 4.2" gp100. The gun would be carried more than shotless. But sometimes it doesnt work like that and theyre just o fun to put down!
Both are reliable and like the feel of them. I like the lett style grips on both. Have a set of compact lett style grips on their way to try on the 6",but if I pick up a 4" gp they will end up on that instead. Unless I really like the fit and than ill have to order another set.
The sp101 makes more sense for a gun that will be totted around alot and is a bit cheaper. But the gp100 has an extra round, and more aftermarket options, and is easier to shoot/ control.
Now from former threads I posted I was going to buy a .44 but decided to hold off. Id rather get some hot heavy hardcast ammo for my 6" GP and hunt with that under 50yards (my bow range) until I get more comfortable. Dont want to spend $1000 on a 7.5" .44 that wont get used if I decide the handgun hunting is not for me.
So putting saved money towards a midsize .357 would get alot more use and would complete my needs for and easier to carry but accurate gun. Which would you go with and why?
Who made the holster and speed loader case, I like the looks of them.See how popular the S&W "Mountain Gun" , nee "Mountain Revolver 1989" is ! There is a reason !
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