Renegade304
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- Nov 22, 2011
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I am going to start trail riding atvs. Some of these trips will be in areas where encountering wild hogs and black bear are a slight possibility. I am not fearful of encounters while riding, as I am pretty certain I can intimidate our perhaps out run either critter on open trail atop an 4 wheeler. It when navigating very treacherous terrain like rocks and moving very slowly. Or when winching out the mud when I cannot get away.
So what I am looking for is: I think I want a revolver due to getting slammed around and getting super muddy and wet all day, I believe a revolver would function better than most auto's in this situation. (I know glocks and other ultra reliable autos will do well but I have doubts on my ability to hold onto a polymer weapon when slick muddy hands.)
Which brings me to the caliber. While I am aware that the .44 magnum and .45 colt ruger only loads would be ideal I want to be able to afford to practice with my weapon. I figure that I will need to practice a lot because I may be in a situation where I am on uneven rocks with mud all over my hands, so I need the peace of mind of being flawless in ideal situations, to know I have a fighting chance in a really crappy situation.
Since I do not reload, and have no interest in doing so. I was thinking maybe the smith and wesson 625 with 230 ball for practice and stepping up to +p or .45 Super when on the trail. It is to my understanding that the 625 is converted to 460 rowland by gunsmiths, so I believe it will handle a handful of .45 Super throughout its life. I will just have to keep in mind that blast and recoil will be significantly greater. If I am wrong about the 625's ability to handle this hot of a load, please advise.
So do any of you have any recommendation that would fill my role better than the 625 that's ammo is reasonable enough to practice A LOT? Sorry for so long a post, and thanks in advance for any responses.
So what I am looking for is: I think I want a revolver due to getting slammed around and getting super muddy and wet all day, I believe a revolver would function better than most auto's in this situation. (I know glocks and other ultra reliable autos will do well but I have doubts on my ability to hold onto a polymer weapon when slick muddy hands.)
Which brings me to the caliber. While I am aware that the .44 magnum and .45 colt ruger only loads would be ideal I want to be able to afford to practice with my weapon. I figure that I will need to practice a lot because I may be in a situation where I am on uneven rocks with mud all over my hands, so I need the peace of mind of being flawless in ideal situations, to know I have a fighting chance in a really crappy situation.
Since I do not reload, and have no interest in doing so. I was thinking maybe the smith and wesson 625 with 230 ball for practice and stepping up to +p or .45 Super when on the trail. It is to my understanding that the 625 is converted to 460 rowland by gunsmiths, so I believe it will handle a handful of .45 Super throughout its life. I will just have to keep in mind that blast and recoil will be significantly greater. If I am wrong about the 625's ability to handle this hot of a load, please advise.
So do any of you have any recommendation that would fill my role better than the 625 that's ammo is reasonable enough to practice A LOT? Sorry for so long a post, and thanks in advance for any responses.