What's a mountain gun for?
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Sam
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A handguns utility is that you wear it not carry it. The lighter and more trim it is the more liable it is to be carried and subsequently it's more useful.
All the mountain gun series did was revert from the bigbarrel modern designes to the more reasonable sizes and weights of the past.
Sam
All the mountain gun series did was revert from the bigbarrel modern designes to the more reasonable sizes and weights of the past.
Sam
AnthonyRSS
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To shoot mountains, duh.
Manedwolf
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AnthonyRSS said:
George Hill
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Don't let the Utah Department of Transportation see that.
They can't even hit mountains.
They can't even hit mountains.
JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone
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A mountain gun for me is...
This deer season, when hunting at about 6,000 feet in the blowing fog and slight drizzling snow, I crept from one stand of timber to another. Damp ground, still-hunting as quietly as I possibly could. 100% wool on my outer body. Not a sound. I startled a big Tom. I was well down wind of him. In a flash he was gone. Not a sound. I know what I saw. But didn't have a shot. Then, not more than a minute later, below me about 25 yards, in the timber I had just left, the squirls went 'ape shinola' and 'bat guano'. Now, I'm standing on a steep hill that goes up for another thousand feet. Timber above me, open grass and broken timber to the other areas. Try as I could, with binoculars through the waifting fog, I couldn't find a set of eyes or ears or nose or body of cougar to put my sights on. But, my mountain gun was in my hand.
Stainless Ruger Redhawk with 5 1/2" barrel. Loaded with the 'big bear loads'.
I startled that kitty. He came back around to see what/who I was. I'm sure of it.
I know, most kritters in the woods are more afraid of us than we are them, but when alone at 6,000 feet with no partner, I feel a whole lot more comfortable when I've got Mr. Bill Ruger on my side.
I shot a bear at 40yds once. Then he made a B-line quartering away from me. But could easily have come straight toward me. I put him down with the Mountain Gun as he thrashed in the brush.
That's the mountain gun. I also have what I call my Bike Gun. When out riding motorcycle in the hills. I have a Stainless Ruger SP101 tucked under my arm pit in a horizontal holster.
Then there's the Truck Gun. A disposable Ruger P85 and an extra magazine.
(Sometimes there's the SS Colt Officer's acp though)
-Steve
This deer season, when hunting at about 6,000 feet in the blowing fog and slight drizzling snow, I crept from one stand of timber to another. Damp ground, still-hunting as quietly as I possibly could. 100% wool on my outer body. Not a sound. I startled a big Tom. I was well down wind of him. In a flash he was gone. Not a sound. I know what I saw. But didn't have a shot. Then, not more than a minute later, below me about 25 yards, in the timber I had just left, the squirls went 'ape shinola' and 'bat guano'. Now, I'm standing on a steep hill that goes up for another thousand feet. Timber above me, open grass and broken timber to the other areas. Try as I could, with binoculars through the waifting fog, I couldn't find a set of eyes or ears or nose or body of cougar to put my sights on. But, my mountain gun was in my hand.
Stainless Ruger Redhawk with 5 1/2" barrel. Loaded with the 'big bear loads'.
I startled that kitty. He came back around to see what/who I was. I'm sure of it.
I know, most kritters in the woods are more afraid of us than we are them, but when alone at 6,000 feet with no partner, I feel a whole lot more comfortable when I've got Mr. Bill Ruger on my side.
I shot a bear at 40yds once. Then he made a B-line quartering away from me. But could easily have come straight toward me. I put him down with the Mountain Gun as he thrashed in the brush.
That's the mountain gun. I also have what I call my Bike Gun. When out riding motorcycle in the hills. I have a Stainless Ruger SP101 tucked under my arm pit in a horizontal holster.
Then there's the Truck Gun. A disposable Ruger P85 and an extra magazine.
(Sometimes there's the SS Colt Officer's acp though)
-Steve
P. Plainsman
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The S&W .44 Magnum Mountain Guns are also just the right size and weight for a full-sized defensive/CCW revolver based around the .44 Special cartridge -- a good thing. The MGs are more shootable than the new super-light scandium .44s like the 329PD, but lighter and easier to carry than a heavy barrel N-frame.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...selected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=
A lot of revolver buffs might turn to a nice piece like that for serious big-bore carry. Comparable to a 1911.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...selected=tech&isFirearm=Y&parent_category_rn=
A lot of revolver buffs might turn to a nice piece like that for serious big-bore carry. Comparable to a 1911.
22-rimfire
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Catchy name for a group of powerful 4" revolvers manufactured by S&W. The idea is for a powerful revolver that can be carried in the field comfortably in a holster. It would be a general purpose gun for defense against 2 and 4 legged critters bent on doing you harm.
MCgunner
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22-rimfire said:
I like my 4 5/8" Ruger in .45 colt, but I ain't got no mountains in the coastal bend of Texas. I guess it's a "marsh gun"? Maybe a fire ant mound gun? No bears to worry about, anyway, and danged few cats other than bobcat. Only thing that might prey on me here walks on two legs and wears clothes. I've been on a few dog hunts for hogs, though, and the Ruger was comfortable on my hip running through the marsh after howling hog dogs. Guy I was with insisted on stabbin' the things. Worried about his dogs. But, I wouldn't go without my back-up.
dhoomonyou
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Is it the same as a KIT gun?
Stainz
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Jack...,
I, too, recently found myself crawling, neigh, ground hugging as best I could, under some overladen tree branches recently, when a large cat literally landed on my rump. I froze... my 625 (.45 Colt) and 629 MG's were locked away in my safe. Then I heard it - he slapped that big limb over him hard - the ornament flew across the room - another one to replace! I remade the loosened tree light connection, my original mission, crawled out, and found the large, thankfully a cheesy plastic, ornament by the sofa. Jake the 20# huge tabby was long gone...
The MG's generally look like the 'sixguns of yesteryear', just usually in SS now. They generally have a 4" tapered tube, partial lug, chamfered cylinder edges (For ease in withdrawing from pockets/packs.), and a bright SS finish. My 625MG (.45 Colt) was a gift from my wife - and my first ever S&W. I had to have one in .44 Special - none were available. Over three years ago, I bought a 629MG just for .44 Special & Russian use - and what a neat gun! I eventually had to try a few .44 Magnums - UMC 180gr JHP's - a few months back, but only after I temporarily tried the S&W .500 Magnum grips on it - wow! I reverted to the Ahrends wood stocks I liked on it - and back to Specials & Russians!
I like my .45 Colt version, too - but, for the ultimate in shooting capability, I must insist that the 629MG, which is once again available from S&W as a 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive', is more utilitarian - particularly with those $35 .500 Magnum grips from S&W. I elected to get my 629MG a 'big' brother - and employ those grips full time. I bought a new 6" partial lug 629 (SKU #163606), and it see's a regular diet of my, admittedly somewhat wimpy, .44 magnums. Still, that 629MG is just a bit more 'packable'... should the need arise.
Stainz
I, too, recently found myself crawling, neigh, ground hugging as best I could, under some overladen tree branches recently, when a large cat literally landed on my rump. I froze... my 625 (.45 Colt) and 629 MG's were locked away in my safe. Then I heard it - he slapped that big limb over him hard - the ornament flew across the room - another one to replace! I remade the loosened tree light connection, my original mission, crawled out, and found the large, thankfully a cheesy plastic, ornament by the sofa. Jake the 20# huge tabby was long gone...
The MG's generally look like the 'sixguns of yesteryear', just usually in SS now. They generally have a 4" tapered tube, partial lug, chamfered cylinder edges (For ease in withdrawing from pockets/packs.), and a bright SS finish. My 625MG (.45 Colt) was a gift from my wife - and my first ever S&W. I had to have one in .44 Special - none were available. Over three years ago, I bought a 629MG just for .44 Special & Russian use - and what a neat gun! I eventually had to try a few .44 Magnums - UMC 180gr JHP's - a few months back, but only after I temporarily tried the S&W .500 Magnum grips on it - wow! I reverted to the Ahrends wood stocks I liked on it - and back to Specials & Russians!
I like my .45 Colt version, too - but, for the ultimate in shooting capability, I must insist that the 629MG, which is once again available from S&W as a 'Stocking Dealer Exclusive', is more utilitarian - particularly with those $35 .500 Magnum grips from S&W. I elected to get my 629MG a 'big' brother - and employ those grips full time. I bought a new 6" partial lug 629 (SKU #163606), and it see's a regular diet of my, admittedly somewhat wimpy, .44 magnums. Still, that 629MG is just a bit more 'packable'... should the need arise.
Stainz
JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone
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Mama has some irreplacable danglies situated just right in the tree. She knows that one of our indoor felines has been up to no good if anything is out of place. She get's all bent out of shape if the puddy tat's been... Inquisitive. 
Thankfully they know better than to go near the Christmas tree.
But you've proven, Cat's of any size, anywhere, can get the tinglie's runnin down your spine in an instant.
-Steve
Thankfully they know better than to go near the Christmas tree. But you've proven, Cat's of any size, anywhere, can get the tinglie's runnin down your spine in an instant.
-Steve
TimboKhan
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Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't there some concerns about the S&W Mountain guns being a little less strong than the other offerings due to the lug? That may just be some unfounded grumpy old gun show guy rant that has stuck in my head, but I vaguely remember someone saying something to that effect.
Stainz
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If used as a 'tool' to bonk someone's noggin, the tapered/partially lugged tube would deform more easily than a full lugged heavy barrel, but that is why one should always employ the proper tool: a mallet, in this case.
Seriously, in competition, the lower mass of the barrel would heat up more quickly, perhaps limiting the number of rapid fire hot rounds. The lower mass would shed the heat more rapidly, too.
I had to go by the pusher's last evening... they had both MG's, a 629 and a 625 (.45 Colt), in stock - oddly at $589 and $639 - both with rubber grips. My new 6" 629 is in there as well - $589 ($10 over what I paid for mine in August.). I'll have to check their site for more info.
Stainz
Seriously, in competition, the lower mass of the barrel would heat up more quickly, perhaps limiting the number of rapid fire hot rounds. The lower mass would shed the heat more rapidly, too.
I had to go by the pusher's last evening... they had both MG's, a 629 and a 625 (.45 Colt), in stock - oddly at $589 and $639 - both with rubber grips. My new 6" 629 is in there as well - $589 ($10 over what I paid for mine in August.). I'll have to check their site for more info.
Stainz
RCL
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Defense against Zombie mountains in a SHTF scenario.....
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