Re: Trying to decide on a "cabin" gun
Posted: 22 Nov 2015 12:14
So I picked up a ranch hand in 44 magnum. Time will tell if it will work for the purpose or not. If I stay for long periods of time at the cabin, then I will take other weapons as well (shotgun, 22lr, etc...). I'm going to put a picatinny rail on it with a flashlight and laser site. Also it will get a single strap saddle ring sling for hiking. It will have bird shot in the barrel and hard cast in the tube. The reasons that I chose this are as follows.
1. I wanted one
2. It's about the right size for carrying around all the time when I'm up there.
3. It's a 6 shot 44 magnum handgun with a 12 inch barrel. So it has plenty of stopping power.
4. 44 magnum is my preferred cartridge and all my reloading stuff is set up for that (brass, primers, dies, molds, powder, etc...)
5. It's considered a pistol, so in Washington with a concealed carry permit (which I have) I can have it loaded in the Jeep and in the truck. I can't have rifles or shotguns loaded in vehicles.
6. It's short enough that I can maneuver it inside a Jeep Wrangler or CJ5 quickly (try that with a rifle or shotgun).
7. With a sling it should be easy to carry on hikes and not pull my pants down like the Super Blackhawk.
The Super Blackhawk with a shoulder holster would fit the bill just as well except for the laser and flashlight. That and number 1 above.
1. I wanted one
2. It's about the right size for carrying around all the time when I'm up there.
3. It's a 6 shot 44 magnum handgun with a 12 inch barrel. So it has plenty of stopping power.
4. 44 magnum is my preferred cartridge and all my reloading stuff is set up for that (brass, primers, dies, molds, powder, etc...)
5. It's considered a pistol, so in Washington with a concealed carry permit (which I have) I can have it loaded in the Jeep and in the truck. I can't have rifles or shotguns loaded in vehicles.
6. It's short enough that I can maneuver it inside a Jeep Wrangler or CJ5 quickly (try that with a rifle or shotgun).
7. With a sling it should be easy to carry on hikes and not pull my pants down like the Super Blackhawk.
The Super Blackhawk with a shoulder holster would fit the bill just as well except for the laser and flashlight. That and number 1 above.