Sidearm Pair

[Hoshua1]

Starting to learn about handguns. I think small game pistol hunting would be a blast. I also want an option for power (for mid-range larger game hunting or defense). Is there a centerfire caliber that crosses over? Both hunting handguns would need to be tapped for bases or have a rail.

rimfire I like auto or rimfire under $275:
1. S&W 22A over a Browning HUnter I think. MAybe not until I hold one or two.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...d=10001&productId=14713&langId=-1&isFirearm=Y
2. Ruger single 6, not tapped but seems the only decent 22 mag around
http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=10621&return=Y
3. Any other ideas?

Centerfire is up for grabs. No broken wrists. Don't want a heavy trigger and I'm open to action rec's. Wish there were decent auto options for a scoped handgun but for a good price (around $500 or less) and the inherant accuracy/range potential a revolver seems good. THNX. I've been reading so many specs it's all a blur. Figured real people could spell it out better.

 

[GunNut]

.357mag could be used for both if loaded lightly with SWC bullets.

A Ruger Single Six and a Ruger Blackhawk in .357mag could cover all of your woods needs or you could step up to a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44mag if you want a little more power.

 

[Hoshua1]

WHich of those rugers can dress with some glass though? Just the Black hawks?

 

[GunNut]

Weigand Combat make no drill scope mounts for both the Single-Six and the Blackhawk.

Check them out here http://www.jackweigand.com/scope.html

 

[Hoshua1]

That's neat. I thought about that in the back of my mind. Isn't there kind of an existing tap? Well?... Yes there is. How clever.

Has anyone shot the S&W 22A or a Browning Buckmark? The winner of that round faces the Single six which has the 22WMR going for it. Triggers will make the deal I think. Short travel and kinda light.