Just my thinking..........

Mr Wright, well I agree with you on a many occasion. But I do not see anything wrong with the large behemoth calibers.

I personally own a X-frame 460 S&W Mag with an 8 3/8 inch barrel. It is scary accurate too. I carry it in a Simply Rugged holster and their chest carry system. The chest carry is easier than lugging a carbine on ur shoulder IMHO. The large X-frame weighs 4.5 lbs.

I know my .44 Redhawks are more than capable hunting handguns. Every large animal in N. America has been taken with a .44 Mag. But, throwing a 300 grain slug at 1900 fps is nice. Think a hot 450 Marlin in a handgun.

The recoil is not as bad as most think. It is also very versatile. You can load cowboy cat fart loads to full house loads.

The large revolvers have their place. Besides, this is America and our beloved 2nd Amendment says we can have them (who knows how much longer).

And besides, the large revolvers are a absolute hoot to shoot. A 500 S&W Mag is next on my list.

Sorry for the typos sent from my iPhone.
 
I like the hunting handguns as well. I have a T/C Contender and a Encore pistol, which you would really hate because it is in .308 Winchester. I just find that hunting with a handgun that gives clean humane kills fascinating. I also like benchrest shooting the single shots and loading my own to get the most out of the pistols. Just my 2 cents.
 
I guess I have to agree for the most part. Imo, a handgun should be, well, handy. I detest scopes on handguns unless you're using a scoped set-up for hunting purposes. I also rue the day when optics became legitimate for Bullseye shooting. At the age of 69, I still compete in Bullseye matches with irons-true, though, that I don't win very much anymore :( :o.
I do see the place for lights on "tactical" self-defense pistols and such and I harbor no animosity for those that might disagree with me. Plenty of room in the ark for all of us.
 
Mr Wright, well I agree with you on a many occasion. But I do not see anything wrong with the large behemoth calibers.

I personally own a X-frame 460 S&W Mag with an 8 3/8 inch barrel. It is scary accurate too. I carry it in a Simply Rugged holster and their chest carry system. The chest carry is easier than lugging a carbine on ur shoulder IMHO. The large X-frame weighs 4.5 lbs.

I know my .44 Redhawks are more than capable hunting handguns. Every large animal in N. America has been taken with a .44 Mag. But, throwing a 300 grain slug at 1900 fps is nice. Think a hot 450 Marlin in a handgun.

The recoil is not as bad as most think. It is also very versatile. You can load cowboy cat fart loads to full house loads.

The large revolvers have their place. Besides, this is America and our beloved 2nd Amendment says we can have them (who knows how much longer).

And besides, the large revolvers are a absolute hoot to shoot. A 500 S&W Mag is next on my list.

Sorry for the typos sent from my iPhone.
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As I said in my qualifying opening, I don't condemn them (the guns) nor those who admire the artillery.

I've shot many of these guns, time and again, and enjoyed doing so, just not my cup of coffee.

Bob Wright
 
Mr. Wright,

I hope you did not take my post as disrespectful. I do not want to be known as one of those boisterous members that has a hard time controlling their flame throwing.

So, shoot straight and often.

-codefour
 
Mr. Wright,

I hope you did not take my post as disrespectful. I do not want to be known as one of those boisterous members that has a hard time controlling their flame throwing.

So, shoot straight and often.

-codefour
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No, indeed I did not. I took it for what it was, pleasant talk among handgunners. You simply stated your opinion, as I did. Not a blamed thing wrong with that.

Bob Wright
 
My parameters define a handgun as one that can be carried comfortably in a belt holster all day, yet can be snatched from the holster and fired with one hand.
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I can see how that works for you, and not a problem.

I don't think of my T/C Contender as a handgun, really, even though it is. Super 14" bull barrel, .223 with a LER handgun scope.

I think of it as a rifle without a stock and long barrel. Shot from a rest, I do things with it that are pretty much rifle propositions. But it's more enjoyable to bring out to the range than a rifle due to it's (relatively) compact dimensions.

I wouldn't even consider trying to find any manner of holster for it, and there's no point in trying to shoot it one-handed while standing with no support.

I kind of think about the big X-frame Smith & Wessons in a similar way. Big bore rifle in a compact package. Kind of like a Contender...but with follow-up shots on board. ;)
 
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