Certaindeaf
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So we gotta shoot up in the air and run now?
They strike from concealment and can be on you before you knew that you were being attacked
We all like to feel that we are the masters of our own destiny, but we are not.
I'd leave the 2" gun at home. With 357's below 4" you would be better off with a 9mm.
Hmm, I know folks who have shot and killed mountain lions that were stalking them up here in Idaho. Yes, very scary beast, in many ways more so than a bear, but a good .357 is all you need for a mountain lion. Better yet, go with a friend so armed to serve as your own protection and vice versa. More than one way to skin a cat.If a mountain lion wanted to kill you you are dead. They strike from concealment and can be on you before you knew that you were being attacked. Your sidearm would never leave the holster. The only purpose to carrying is to make you feel better, and possibly to end your misery. We all like to feel that we are the masters of our own destiny, but we are not.
rcmodel said:Do you feel well armed against the most dangerous animals in the woods with it?
Two dudes in wife-beater T-Shirts tending a "crop" are more likely to be a danger to you then all the bears and cougers in the "south", wherever that is.
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dijy98 said:I like to practice shooting with a handgun pointed behind me while running wide open and screaming like a little girl. You can't beat proper training!
It will do quite well on any critters like hogs, bobcats, coyotes, snakes, gerbils, and even an occasional horny toad (but keep in mind horny toads are a protected species now.)I have a 2 inch model 19 that I am considering for occassional carry in the woods. I know it is plenty adequate against 2-legged varmints, but how is it against 4-legged creatures? Here in the south, I don't expect grizzly but occassional black bears, mountain lions, etc. are possible. I plan to use 158 or 180 gr LSWC.
I also have a 4-inch 686 but the 2-inch is more comfortable to carry.
If I was out buying a gun for this purpose, I would probably look for a 3 or 4 inch barrel, but if the 2 inch is what you have I don't think you are giving up all that much.I have a 2 inch model 19 that I am considering for occassional carry in the woods.