Small Game Handgun Hunting

So I dialed in my Ruger MK IV Target to 15 yrds today. I'm taking it on a big game hunt in 2 weeks as a way to take some Ptarmigan if we come across some. (I would normally just throw a shotgun in the side by side for this, but I'm taking two other hunters and won't really have room for a 4th long gun.)

Couple questions for the handgun hunters out there:

1.) I really struggled with sight picture on a 1-inch diameter black circle at 15 yrds. It's my eyes. It was just too blurry. I couldn't focus the front sight. I normally much prefer iron sights over a scope, especially the partridge type sights on a Mark IV, but would I be better served just putting a scope on this thing?

2.) When you're taking game with a handgun, what position are you shooting from? How are you supporting the gun? (I'm assuming you're not doing a Jerry Micculek modified isosceles.)

3.) Carry options. I'm already carrying a Ruger Redhawk in a chest holster for bears; I don't really want to carry another handgun on my hip. But I think my only other options are in a holster in a pack or in a soft case (maybe a pelican case) on my side by side, but then it's not there if I need it.)

Fyrstyk said:

When I worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, we would carry a wrist rocket sling shot with .36 caliber lead balls for ammo. Out to 20 yards (with practice) I could hit & kill spruce grouse on a regular basis. You might want to consider this as a option, definitely would be lighter to carry than another pistol.

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LOL. Quieter, too.

I had one of those in Jr. High. Takes a lot of practice. There are some folks up here to do that, but, it's not really my thing.