bdg146
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My dad has expressed interest in carrying a pistol around while in the woods at our cabin in Central PA. He doesn't have one of his own, but I think a revolver would suit him best, and it probably a better choice for a woods gun anyway. So I guess I have two decisions to make. Well, three maybe.
#1 is caliber. .357 or .44 mag. Most of the black bears are relatively small in our area, so .357 would probably be good. It would have the advantage of being a smaller frame and easier to shoot. So I guess the decision there is a .357
#2 is model. I'm thinking a Ruger GP-100. I know the rugers are built extremely well. They're also the most affordable quality revolver (IMO). I can't spend the money on a S&W, and to be honest, even if I had the money, I'd probably go for the Ruger anyway. Just see it as a better value I guess.
#3 is whether I'm going about this in the right way. I guess the best option would be to take him to the shop and let him try a few on. Problem is, I live a few hours away and our schedules conflict. If we did that, next Christmas would probably roll around and he still wouldn't have one.
So what does everyone think? GP-100 a good choice? Anyone have a nice holster recommendation for one?
Thanks for the opinions...
PS - Just looked at Ruger's website. When did they switch to the hogue grips on the GP-100? I really liked those other grips, with the wood insert...
#1 is caliber. .357 or .44 mag. Most of the black bears are relatively small in our area, so .357 would probably be good. It would have the advantage of being a smaller frame and easier to shoot. So I guess the decision there is a .357
#2 is model. I'm thinking a Ruger GP-100. I know the rugers are built extremely well. They're also the most affordable quality revolver (IMO). I can't spend the money on a S&W, and to be honest, even if I had the money, I'd probably go for the Ruger anyway. Just see it as a better value I guess.
#3 is whether I'm going about this in the right way. I guess the best option would be to take him to the shop and let him try a few on. Problem is, I live a few hours away and our schedules conflict. If we did that, next Christmas would probably roll around and he still wouldn't have one.
So what does everyone think? GP-100 a good choice? Anyone have a nice holster recommendation for one?
Thanks for the opinions...
PS - Just looked at Ruger's website. When did they switch to the hogue grips on the GP-100? I really liked those other grips, with the wood insert...