A family friend unloaded all of his 9mm hp's into a hog and the only reason he got away is cause his buddy got to the truck in time to hit the hog before it got to him. there was virtually no penetration with the hollow points. they blew up in the skin and some bounced off. Texas hogs are tough and require fmj if you want to walk away. Hollow points are NOT advised. unless you can get an Oh S%*# shot to get in the eye every time, don't use hollowpoints.
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side arm calb. for accidental wild hog encounters
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Swampghost
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My preference, which has been proven a few times, is a .44 Ruger SB with the 7-3/4" bll. I carry mine in a custom cross draw, break out, holster with the cylinder just above my hip/belt.
That setup evovled from quick draw shooting. Second best is slung on the thigh and tied. The grip should be where your natural reach is, tieing it down keeps the holster from rising with the pistol. There are 1000 more things for quick draw competition but you're just trying to SYA when hog hunting.
BTW, practice your defense as much or more as your offense, a large wild animal charging you IS challenging.
That setup evovled from quick draw shooting. Second best is slung on the thigh and tied. The grip should be where your natural reach is, tieing it down keeps the holster from rising with the pistol. There are 1000 more things for quick draw competition but you're just trying to SYA when hog hunting.
BTW, practice your defense as much or more as your offense, a large wild animal charging you IS challenging.
Hmmm...
Accidental Encounters?
You mean kinda like walking the dog and happen upon a feral hog?
As a sidearm, almost concealed carry would be more comfortable for me.
Less weight with a hell of a punch....
I recommend the Bond Arms Derringer in 45LC.
Simple, small, fairly accurate, and will scare the 'urine' outta the dog and the pig.
Easily capable of killing what it hits.
http://www.bondarms.com/ifirearms.php
Accidental Encounters?
You mean kinda like walking the dog and happen upon a feral hog?
As a sidearm, almost concealed carry would be more comfortable for me.
Less weight with a hell of a punch....
I recommend the Bond Arms Derringer in 45LC.
Simple, small, fairly accurate, and will scare the 'urine' outta the dog and the pig.
Easily capable of killing what it hits.
http://www.bondarms.com/ifirearms.php
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