Does anyone make a hunting 9mm?

[albanian]

I am not talking about the Contender or other single shot. I mean a long barreled auto that is really accurate. I don't want to spend $1000 on it either.

As 9mm is cheaper to shoot than .22mag, it seems that a small game gun in 9mm would be much more fun and exciting. Wouldn't it be cool to be able to shoot pests with an accurate 9mm instead of a .22?

I got a SA 1911 in 9mm thinking that it would be the answer but it isn't as accurate as I had hoped. I would like to find a 9mm target gun that didn't cost much. Is that crazy talk? Maybe a Contender is the way to go.

 

[Majic]

Instead of an semi-auto you could use a Ruger Blackhawk Convertable .357/.38/9mm. I guess they come with a 7 1/2" barrel, but some folks say they aren't very accurate with the 9mm cartridge.
I really can't see it though as most small game hunting isn't about a need for more power. The .22lr does the job the vast majority of the time. The .22mag is only used if the you know the range is extended beyond the .22lr capability or moving up to medium size game. As the range stretches then the 9mm with it's heavier, slower bullet will give you more bullet drop to contend with. The .22lr just shines in the role of a small game hunter, but you can use the 9mm. I think you will just end up with a lot more noise and tougher shots to make.

 

[MCgunner]

Does anyone make a hunting 9mm?

Yeah, it's one of the most popular of revolvers, called a ".357 magnum. It's roughly 9mm in diameter, but it's actually CAPABLE of killing game.

9mm parabellum is "for war". It's a good self defense round, but like most auto pistol cartridges designed for war, it lacks power to be called a hunting caliber IMHO.

There are some war calibers capable of hunting power. I'm thinking of .45 Colt here. Hand load it for a Ruger, it's great!

I guess a 9x19 in a long barreled, accurate revolver, would make a good small game/rabbit round with a round nose bullet. The ammo IS cheap, but .22lr is cheaper. I don't think it's crazy talk for small game if you just prefer autoloaders. I don't know of any autoloader with much more than a 5" barrel, but that can be mighty accurate in a tuned 1911. Maybe you need a 1911 built to your specs? You could get a scope mount on it, too, in a 1911 platform. 1911s have an aftermarket second to none. You can build whatever you fancy from one.

Or, to lower costs, you could reload. I can reload .38 special for under $3 a box. I have to cast my own bullets to get 'em that cheap, but hey, that's part of the fun. And, I KNOW I can always find my favorite load. It's as close as my reloading bench.

 

[ClarkEMyers]

Glock has a nice long slide but.....

Glock has a nice long slide but I'd want something like a Sig 210 or S&W 952 for serious plinking at ground squirrels or what have. I'd limit 9mm on game to extreme small game.

 

[sm]

Yep,sure do. I gots one.

Keltec P-11. Great for stalking ground hogs. Mine does right well with them Blazer FMJ 115 gr that cost me $3.86 a box of fifty. For special circumstances [read I forgot the Blazers] Fiocchi JHP, Golden Sabers and Hydrashock work in a pinch.

Yep, little know fact this gun was fitted up by Keltec for this chore...

Labgrade said it best "sometimes you gotta bow-hunt with a fiream".

Tip: Crouching down behind that 55 gal drum is not "hiding" it is called being "stealthy".

 

[TexAg]

Glock 17L or G34, both with longer barrels and slides and with the polygonal rifling you can get pretty good velocity out of them, especially the 17L.