He had a .455 Webley but he also had a hi-power:
http://indianajones.wikia.com/wiki/Indy's_pistol
I'd probably just leave without a round chambered, it only takes half a second to rack the slide. I'd never heard of the 59 though, i'll see if I can find a decent price on one.
And I would like a nice .357 but I think i'm gonna wait a bit before I buy one. I'd really like one of the older S&W ones, forgot what model it is, blued with the wood grips.
My concealed carry gun is a Glock 23 (.40 cal). But if I were going camping or hiking, I'd DEFINITELY take my Ruger SP101, DAO revolver in .357. The reasons it's such a great choice are:
1. It's a VERY highly regarded revolver, because it's really well made and made of stainless steel (nice and heavy, which helps with the recoil). I've heard more than one person say they're "built like a tank"!!!
2. It's got the power you'd need for just about anything but a grizzly!
3. Get the DAO (double action only) model...no hammers to even worry about! Just point and shoot!
4. Because it's a DAO, it's got a really heavy trigger pull, so accidental dischargers are nearly impossible (as long as it's in a holster).
5. Because it's a .357 magnum revolver it kicks like a mule (I got the 2.25 inch barrel), so you might want to consider the 4 inch barrel.
6. It also shoots .38 ammo, so it's pretty cheap to practice with and get used to the trigger pull, etc.
These are just my opinions, but I really think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who would disagree with me. Get your Browning for home defense...as long as you don't live in an apartment with neighbors (there are MUCH better options) and concealed carry (although a Browning is going to be hard to conceal), but it's not the right gun for your intended purpose (camping and hiking).
You say you've been shooting since you were a kid. No offense, but it's pretty obvious that you still have a lot to learn. As a new gun owner, other than proper weapons handling and care (which I'm sure you do know), the most important thing to know is that different situations call for different guns. Also, have you heard of the 21 foot rule (and that only applies to humans, not animals)? Do you REALLY think you'll have time to get to your weapon, rack it and shoot? You need to have it on your person (in a good holster, NOT in your backpack) and be ready to shoot...another good reason for getting the Ruger for camping. Grasshopper, you have much to learn
. Again, JMO.