I was thinking of getting an inexpensive steel blued 1911 frame and dropping in a 460 Rowland conversion as a woods protection gun when hiking and fishing in the CO backcountry.
Which frame do I consider? It should be steel and blued with carbon steel; no stainless. It should also be reliable, though pinpoint range accuracy is not needed. It will be a last-resort, close-quarter gun after bear spray and kung-fu fails to scare it off.
What do you guys think? Let's not debate the need for a bigger gun. I am not carrying a rifle or shotgun (or 454 Casull that I will only get one shot from before I am deaf, blind, and armless...all BEFORE the bear gets to me). I'll take my chances with this 460 Rowland and a triple-threat of Samurai swords, along with some impressive kung-fu moves that could possibly put a bear to sleep...literally, and from boredom or laughter.
Thanks!
Which frame do I consider? It should be steel and blued with carbon steel; no stainless. It should also be reliable, though pinpoint range accuracy is not needed. It will be a last-resort, close-quarter gun after bear spray and kung-fu fails to scare it off.
What do you guys think? Let's not debate the need for a bigger gun. I am not carrying a rifle or shotgun (or 454 Casull that I will only get one shot from before I am deaf, blind, and armless...all BEFORE the bear gets to me). I'll take my chances with this 460 Rowland and a triple-threat of Samurai swords, along with some impressive kung-fu moves that could possibly put a bear to sleep...literally, and from boredom or laughter.
Thanks!
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