Woods carry gun

Which would you pic

  • Gp100 4.2"

    Votes: 38 37.6%

  • Sp101 4.2"

    Votes: 22 21.8%

  • Other,please explain

    Votes: 41 40.6%
  • Total voters
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tallpaul writes:

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..
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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?
 
MedWheeler said:
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?
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I do not believe I told anyone to go buy a glock... did I?
My statement was not and is not glock specific... most guns have something that is or should be modified to fit an individual... I never said glock was the answer for everyone or every thing. I am a man an can shoot about anything decent even if it does not fit perfect. You hatred of glock blinded your ability to comprehend once you saw "glock"in the response :p I have ground on and modified colts-smiths springfields rugers remington winchester marlin etc etc etc... a gun that needs modified does not mean it "unsuitable" for an application at all....
 
Bones741 said:
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.:confused:
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Which sr1911 did you get? I have a SR 1911 commander I like and want a lightweight commander eventually ... and a 10mm ruger 1911... :D
 
bangbang01 said:
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.
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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.
 
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WYO said:
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.
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No worries ,appreciate the video. I have a 9mm p01, and may still pick up some of these if I feel like taking it into the woods with me. options are always a good thing:thumbup:
 
tallpaul said:
Which sr1911 did you get? I have a SR 1911 commander I like and want a lightweight commander eventually ... and a 10mm ruger 1911... :D
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Plain full size . Figured my first 1911 should be somewhat traditional. I handled a range officer too,very nice but ruger has been good to me and it was 150 dollars difference in price.
 
WYO said:
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.
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If you want to see something that will really blow your mind, check out Buffalo Bore's +p 380 hard cast. While I would never recommend a 380 for woods carry, I have played around with this stuff in the wife's Glock 42 a bit. I am absolutely convinced it penetrates as well as standard 9mm. When I do penetration tests with non expanding ammo, I typically use hard barrier type stuff and not water or gel, as I want to see if how the ammo will do against bone, tendon, cartilage etc. This ammo did MUCH better than a thought it would.

I will note that for those that are not aware, there is no such thing as +p 380, so be careful with ammo like this. I would not shoot it out of a little Kel-tec, Seecamp, LCP etc. They make standard pressure hard cast for the little guys.

 
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.




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Garandimal said:
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
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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.
 
tallpaul said:
they can be carried in the woods with light n laser and more importantly you can buy more than one for different uses :p
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Get outa town...!


RealGun said:
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.
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This is a good point. Balance.

For me, "woods" usually also means large hogs.

A .22 LR rifle is usually backed up w/ a 6.5" SA/BH .357Mag. with heavy XTP loads, unless there is a lot of rough hiking, in which case the GLOCK goes.

Rifles and shotguns get backed by a small 3" .22 LR revolver.

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Bones741 said:
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?
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We lived in the woods in NE Washington state for 19 years. I carried a Smith 4 inch model 29. I also had a 6" mod 29, but the 4 incher chronographed slightly higher velocities than the longer barreled one and was easier to carry.
 
We need to see pics of the OP's new SR1911 whenever he takes possession. Now he can get an SP101 3" in .327 Federal as a backup.... ;) 5784.jpg
 
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For woods guns I typically gravitate towards 4 inch .357 Mag (S&W 66) or .45 ACP (S&W 22-4 with moon clips) or Glock's in 10mm (20SF) or .45 ACP (21SF).

The 66 was probably my favorite, should have never sold it.

The Glocks are good in that they serve the purpose well and if I bang them up a bit or they get holster wear it's not as big of a deal, but the S&W revolvers certainly have character.
 

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To me, a "woods carry gun" is not a hunting handgun, but one I would use for SD against two legged predators and feral dogs. We have no dangerous game here in Wisconsin other than Black Bear, a few cougars and wolves. None are much of a risk to the average human. Most of the time it's a Colt Government or my 637. The 1911 in a shoulder holster or the 637 on my ankle. For hunting I go with something else. While Rugers are nice guns, they are not my first pick when it comes to revolvers.
 
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