bestseller92
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You can thank our finest Senator, Dr. Tom Coburn of the great state of Okla-by God-homa, for the fact that it will be legal in February.
hiking conceal carry gun
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leadcounsel
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Biggest threat is 2 legged predators (man). Carry what you would normally carry and a can of bear repellant spray for $40. Problem solved.
I am an experienced handgun shooter and a larger than average man with big relatively strong hands. I like Glocks and used to own a G20 10mm. USED to own it. Way too hot of a round and I was wildly inaccurate with it as a result. Plus, try going into ANY store and buying ammo off the shelf. Ain't gonna happen 9 outta 10 times. And the ammo is really pricey. I didn't care for it at all.
If you stick with the standard heavy hitters (.40 or .45 or .357magnum) you'll be just fine.
As for CCWing, it's always best to have it immediately available because threats are rarely accompanied by warnings.
I am an experienced handgun shooter and a larger than average man with big relatively strong hands. I like Glocks and used to own a G20 10mm. USED to own it. Way too hot of a round and I was wildly inaccurate with it as a result. Plus, try going into ANY store and buying ammo off the shelf. Ain't gonna happen 9 outta 10 times. And the ammo is really pricey. I didn't care for it at all.
If you stick with the standard heavy hitters (.40 or .45 or .357magnum) you'll be just fine.
As for CCWing, it's always best to have it immediately available because threats are rarely accompanied by warnings.
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Guillermo
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pepper spray only repels the bear that do not like spicy food
bestseller92
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That's funny, but I've heard excellent reports about the effectiveness of bear spray.
Guillermo
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could be...just making a joke. I don't know anything about it as I live in bare country, not bear country. (It gets HOT down here!)
leadcounsel
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Jesting aside, you don't spray it on yourself you spray it in the bears face if he attacks. It's incredibly effective at repelling bears. It temporarily causes immense pain and heat on skin and a blinding sensation. Having been sprayed by the human OC spray, I know first hand that it is debilitating. Bear repellant is much stronger than the human OC spray.
Guillermo
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I wonder why. The North American Primate is much more of threat than bears.
(note to self, buy bear spray for non lethal defense)
bestseller92
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Because a grizzly bear takes a lot more spicin' than does your average street thug.
dkk73
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Howdy mudriver,
As someone who carries the P7 and used to own a Glock 27, I'd vote against the G27. It looks good on paper but has, IMHO, a cumbersome form factor and is not a real comfortable gun to shoot the .40 in. You could go 357SIG in that platform; it was a better choice for me. Either an aftermarket barrel or the actual 357SIG version.
For 2-leggers, I'd vote staying with the P7 or getting a lighter 9mm or 38+P (pocket carry 442/642 is very versatile no matter what pack system you're using).
For bigger stuff, maybe consider .44mag due to versatility and large # of excellent platforms (I like my short 629 but it's hardly a "bear gun" with the short barrel).
I agree re: the marginal utility of pistols against critters. If I were thinking cats (and I agree that you might not have time in that case) I'd probably go .44mag or .357/357SIG. I think the penetration and energy would be a much bigger deal than the size of the .40. Of course, I hate the .40 overall so I may be biased.
Another thought, practically, is that rabid/wild dogs might be a bigger concern, depending on where you live and hike.
Just my 2 cents, HTH,
David
As someone who carries the P7 and used to own a Glock 27, I'd vote against the G27. It looks good on paper but has, IMHO, a cumbersome form factor and is not a real comfortable gun to shoot the .40 in. You could go 357SIG in that platform; it was a better choice for me. Either an aftermarket barrel or the actual 357SIG version.
For 2-leggers, I'd vote staying with the P7 or getting a lighter 9mm or 38+P (pocket carry 442/642 is very versatile no matter what pack system you're using).
For bigger stuff, maybe consider .44mag due to versatility and large # of excellent platforms (I like my short 629 but it's hardly a "bear gun" with the short barrel).
I agree re: the marginal utility of pistols against critters. If I were thinking cats (and I agree that you might not have time in that case) I'd probably go .44mag or .357/357SIG. I think the penetration and energy would be a much bigger deal than the size of the .40. Of course, I hate the .40 overall so I may be biased.
Another thought, practically, is that rabid/wild dogs might be a bigger concern, depending on where you live and hike.
Just my 2 cents, HTH,
David
coop923
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I have been considering the Glock 29 for similar use too. It would see use hiking/mtn biking and as my normal CCW gun. In California we have a 10 round mag capacity limit, so (for me) I might as well go with the compact version (although I guess I'd lose a little velocity with the shorter barrel). From what I've gather, they hold well, especially with the mag extensions. I've never shot IDPA, though I've always intended to give it a whirl. Seems like a good way to get proficient with your gun as well as a lot of fun. I've never owned a Glock before, but with their utilitarian reputation they seem like a natural choice for this type of use.
NWCP
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I like semi auto pistols a lot, but for the woods wouldn't you be better off with a revolver? You'd have a much better choice of calibers suitable for both 4 legged and two legged predators. JMHO
scoutsabout
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.44 Magnum revolver... backed up by a 1911 in .45 ACP.
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I'm not a Glock fan, some maybe I'm off base. But a Glock in a fanny pack seems a little risky for an accidental discharge.
The OP didn't say where he is going hiking and that would affect the choice of caliber.
Myself, I'm more concerned about 2 legged predators around here, so a 3" .357 is a good choice, or my 1911. I use both for CCW.
YMMV
Ken
The OP didn't say where he is going hiking and that would affect the choice of caliber.
Myself, I'm more concerned about 2 legged predators around here, so a 3" .357 is a good choice, or my 1911. I use both for CCW.
YMMV
Ken
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