Fishing Gun
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BigN
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When I'm fishing trout in the backwoods streams in the Adirondacks, I carry either a 4" 44 mag or a 6" 357. I haven't heard of any bad guys hassling fisherman up here in the hills but I have had various critters (black bears, cats with large claws, various other 4-legged nasties) follow me back to the car. Never had any run ins with any of them but it did make me a bit nervous. I was a good wrestler back in the day but can't picture myself wrestling with a pissed off black bear these days. I also carry a sidearm while night hunting for coyotes. If you're wearing one, just one less thing to worry about.
Lawdawg45
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Friend, it sounds like you need a multi-tasker. I would look at a revolver in .357/.38, it would give you the ability of a .357 self defense round, a .38 for range plinking, and the ability to carry a couple of rounds of snake shot with you. You would have the same options in 44 spl/44 mag or .45 Colt, only more expensive.
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I talked to one of my buddies last night and he has a nice older 6" GP100 he's wanting to sell. Not sure how old it is but it has the wood paneling grips. I wasn't really looking for something that big but I'm sure I could get a good deal on it. I just have a feeling that if I have to quickdraw on a snake (no legged or two legged) a 6" is going to be a little slow. Of course, it could play the role of fishing gun, HD gun, plinking gun, or deer gun if I were ever so inclined to try handgun hunting.
Found six shot police issue 4" Ruger .357 in excellent condition at very reasonable price. Being on frame size between 101 and 100 it would be superior to both it's too bad cylinder bound up
when I examined the piece otherwise I would own it now.bassdogs
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Casting my vote for the Judge. Mine is a stainless Public Defender. Can load with a varity of 410 and 45LC rounds. 410 from bird to 3o and 45LC from standard stuff up to Buffalo Bore HC wadcutters. Easy to carry and multi uses.
Snakes, bad guys, or scarry beast, I trust the Judge.
Snakes, bad guys, or scarry beast, I trust the Judge.
mljdeckard
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My dad carried a Ruger Single-Six loaded with snake shot for years. He would fly fish up little canyons in thick brush, and he saw a LOT of rattlesnakes.
Trad Archer
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Ruger sp101 in 327 Federal Magnum is what I take.
Stainless snubby of your choice and caliber at least 38 if not 357.
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There are tons of black bear in N. Florida and more snakes than you could imagine. If venomous snakes are in high concentration, a dedicated revolver of some kind loaded with snakeshot would be a good idea. If I'm working close to my truck I keep a Judge with #4 in it. If I'm out riding or hiking I always have a NG351 loaded with five rounds of SS followed by two HP's in my left pocket. Always have at least a .40 IWB for bear and scummies. Besides the Judge, the best SS gun I've seen is a 5" S&W 60. Crossdraw holster and CCI SS, you've got the slithery serpants covered.
Ak.Hiker
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One of my favorites is my SP 101 357 Magnum with the 3 1/16 inch barrel. This gun handles everything from Federal 125 grain JHP's on up to 180 grain Buffalo Bore hard cast loads. In a Simply Rugged Pancake holster it rides up high out of the way and is very comfortable. I did add some Hogue Monogrips but would not need them if not for the 180 BB loads. Any standard 158 grain JHP or JSP is a pleasure to shoot with the factory grips. This would be my first choice in your situation. If you need a gun for SD the 357 Magnum is a proven fight stopper. One snake shot up first followed by 4 full power 357's.
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I don't own one myself, but the Judge sounds good for this mission. Two .410 shells followed by three .45 Colts should handle both kinds of snakes. If I was going with what I do own, it would be my S&W 649 .38spl with a snake shot followed with four Speer GDHPs.
Buy a cheapy chugger. I found an old Llama 38 for $90 and it shoots great. I don't care if it gets scratched or dipped in fish guts. A fishing gun should not be a safe queen, but an old firewood truck that ain't afraid of brush scratches.
Lucas_Y
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357 revolver, preferably stainless would be my suggestion. Have the option of 38 loads and full house 357s.
Although, I really don't think you could go wrong with anything.
Although, I really don't think you could go wrong with anything.
Ak.Hiker
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Another good 357 option is the 4.2 inch Ruger SP 101 357 Magnum they just came out with.
ccsniper
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Academy sells a rossi .357 mag with 3" barrel for 299, might get it on sale a bit cheaper.
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Finally! A reason to like the SP-101 in .357!
roaddog28
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I would look for a used Ruger Police Service Six in either a 38 special or a 357 magnum. Very simple revolver with fixed sights. Also, reliable and tough as nails. I have one and love it. If you want to go 9mm then a Ruger P95 is a good choice or a Hi Point C9 9mm. Hi Poinst C9 go for $150 and can take a beating.
Good luck,
Howard
Good luck,
Howard
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JHenry
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welllll, as much hate as it gets the only thing that can stop a bear and snake effectively is the raging judge magnum. The 454 isnt that accurate out of it but if a bear is charging you than you wont be making a long distance shot to begin with, plus the .410 is great for the shouderless ones.
if bears arnt a big concern im sure there are much better pistols to be had but if your looking to down a large animal and a snake with the same gun its worth looking into imho.
if bears arnt a big concern im sure there are much better pistols to be had but if your looking to down a large animal and a snake with the same gun its worth looking into imho.
Bmac1949
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Why not a .410 Snake Charmer. Small, light weight, stainless and inexpensive. The water won't hurt them and they'll work against most critters and vermin. The OP asked about a general purpose "fishing gun" and this would be a good pick.
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