I am going to be camping for a weekend in the Allegheny National Forest. I need help choosing which gun(s) to take.
some things to consider:
1) We are not going to be on a campground, but just off in the woods somewhere.
2) I may not be goign onto designated trails, and encountering other hikers.
What should I take? I have the following at my disposal:
3) I will be the only one with a firearm. There are two of us.
4) My car will not be close to the camp site.
6) I will be in a tent.
The options:
.44Mag Ruger Redhawk (Single Action)
.357Mag Ruger Redhawk (Single Action)
.40SW Taurus PT140
.45ACP Kimber Ultra Carry
9mm KelTec P11
5.56x45mm KelTec SU16
12gauge Remmington 870
Those are the ones I'm considering. I am shying away from the long guns since I don't want to leave anything at the tent, and since I dont want to attract any negative attention on the trails. (both are "assault weapons" ) I like the power of the .44, but i don't like the single action aspect. also, reloads would be real slow since the cyl doesn't swing out-it has the reloading "gate" thing.
What are your thoughts?
Also, a little off topic: What are your general notes of advice for camping there? Fires? Light 'em up anywhere? hows that work?
Thanks all!!
some things to consider:
1) We are not going to be on a campground, but just off in the woods somewhere.
2) I may not be goign onto designated trails, and encountering other hikers.
What should I take? I have the following at my disposal:
3) I will be the only one with a firearm. There are two of us.
4) My car will not be close to the camp site.
6) I will be in a tent.
The options:
.44Mag Ruger Redhawk (Single Action)
.357Mag Ruger Redhawk (Single Action)
.40SW Taurus PT140
.45ACP Kimber Ultra Carry
9mm KelTec P11
5.56x45mm KelTec SU16
12gauge Remmington 870
Those are the ones I'm considering. I am shying away from the long guns since I don't want to leave anything at the tent, and since I dont want to attract any negative attention on the trails. (both are "assault weapons" ) I like the power of the .44, but i don't like the single action aspect. also, reloads would be real slow since the cyl doesn't swing out-it has the reloading "gate" thing.
What are your thoughts?
Also, a little off topic: What are your general notes of advice for camping there? Fires? Light 'em up anywhere? hows that work?
Thanks all!!