Trail/hiking handgun

I looked at one of the AZ guided Javelina hunt web sites and revolvers of .357 mag or rifles of .243 were the minimum calibers recommended. .454 Casull and .308 were also mentioned as acceptable. They must be some tough little critters.:D
 
interested in havelinas

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powder lead caps all that is needed no brass primers which are in short supply

good for defence and hunting

will gain in value

ss resist i said resist rust
 
Glock 20. Because you might want to hike somewhere else some day and because its light weight relatively.
 
Sounds like you've already got the heavier guns/calibers covered.

I've been looking at a S&W 351PD 7-shot .22mag snubnose as a lightweight walking/fishing gun. Especially in hot weather. Don't have any idea how the .22mag would do on hogs. For me it would also make a nice companion to my Savage .22mag bolt-action. Don't know if it falls in your price range, but couldn't hurt to look.
 
You might consider one of these police trade in guns. The Model 64 is the same as a Model 10 but only in stainless. These 38 SPL's and have all had the hammers bobbed and shoot in double action only. I am going to be ordering one of these myself today just to fill a void in my collection and of course to shoot the hell out of it. If you order ammo online at some place like Ammunition To Go you can usally find a box of 158 gr. 50 count LRN for around $13.00 or wait till it goes on sale and order. A 38 SPL 158 gr. LRN is more than enough for what you want to do and makes for a fun relaxing plinker to boot. These guns will handle Plus P loads easily even though they are not marked as such.

http://www.jgsales.com/handguns-c-16_211_431.html
 
- Smith 65LS (Lady Smith) 3" -gotten rare and pricey though, and since you have a.357, if looking for (an excuse for) a different caliber, then...
- SP101 in.327FM, don't like that there's still no factory/CCI snakeshot though

Yes, Javelina are tough critters and can get nasty. Not dangerous like the big wild boars--we don't generally have in Arizona--but don't let the (usually) small size fool you either. Used to hunt them with 30-30 (also good success with .30 Carbine soft points, and oh those glorious follow-up shots with the M1), always with a .357 minimum on hip--"just because." Javelina country is also also bobcat, mountain lion and rattler territory.
 
I agree that .38 spl is a good caliber. I wish it were easier to find ammo at good prices. I haven't found .38 online as cheaply as mentioned. I would definitely buy at that price. I have only found those prices on reloads at gun shows. Maybe I'll put myself on email lists so I know when these sales come up.
 
Asmark said: "I agree that .38 spl is a good caliber. I wish it were easier to find ammo at good prices. I haven't found .38 online as cheaply as mentioned. I would definitely buy at that price. I have only found those prices on reloads at gun shows. Maybe I'll put myself on email lists so I know when these sales come up."

Right now "Wideners" has Prvi Partizan 38 SPL 158gr. LRN for $13.99 a box of fifty. They dont discount it for buying it in bulk. The last bath of 1000 rounds I bought came from Cabelas on Federal American about 3 weeks ago. My wife said we used some Cabela bucks from our Cabelas account to hit the $13.00 a box price. It was still on sale much cheaper than normal and they also had a $5.00 shipping special for those who spent more than $200.00 going. It pays to look around and buy in bulk if you shoot alot.
 
A neighbor just offered to sell me a S&W model 64. He told my wife he wants $340. Seems a tad much, but I'll look into what a fair price would be. I haven't seen it yet.
 
single action

Sounds to me like you've got the semi and double action aspect of handguns covered, now....what about a single action?

And ....youi've got the power spectrum covered as well, .45 and .38/357.

So what about a .22, specifically, a .22lr/.22 mag, namely, a Ruger Single Six w/ interchangeable cylinders?!

Mine has displaced my .357 and 10mm on a number of occassions on trips to the woods. I keep the .22 mag cylinder in mine mostly. From my long barreled model, it hits noticeably harder than a .22 from shorter bbls, and will cleanly drop a coyote if hit well. It is not so loud that improvised ear protection won't work (tissue to the ears) and not so expensive that if you choose to roll a few cans or rocks on whim you'll regret it. Fifty ctgs take up about as much room as a bar of soap in a pack.

Don't know nothing about javelina, other than I'd like to combine a hunt for them and spring turkeys some day in the SW.
 
hiking gun

In all my years hiking & exploring the deserts of the SW USA, I've never been bothered by any wildlife, especially javelina's. I do carry a SW bodyguard model 38, just in case!
 
A neighbor just offered to sell me a S&W model 64. He told my wife he wants $340. Seems a tad much, but I'll look into what a fair price would be. I haven't seen it yet.
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That's quite a bit high, you should be able to find a good used one under $250 on Gunbroker. If you can avoid the FFL fee, that's worth at least $25, but I wouldn't go any higher than $275 FTF.
 
If you are really just looking for a "because I want one" trail gun I really like the .32H&R Single Sixes and Ruger also has/had the .45C Montado with it's 3 3/4" barrel. Both loaded right would be fine for about anything you're gonna run into. But if you are really looking to cut weight and size look hard at a S&W .38 snub or baby Glock.


LK
 
To answer the questions about .22lr on javalina - it's fine. Javalina go down easy, and reach a max of about 70lbs. Most are 40-50lbs. They are nasty critters and will come get you if you **** them off. Oh, they hate dogs, btw.
 
I vote G20 as well The 10mm round is a bad-mother-#####, Glocks have proven durability, ease of cleaning/care, and lots of holster options because the G21 is also very popular.
 
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