Which gun would be better for outdoors protection?

I do not hunt, so don't jump on me! My always on me Gun, a Glock 19, with 147g Ranger T, do good on humans, leave these in place? Or swap for sub gun hard ball.

I guess the question I am asking, up the nose, into the throat, deep penetration, with 124g at 1250fps. Any history on this?

If you have 16 of them?
 
If you are going to buy the Blackhawk in 45 Colt, get the one with the extra cylinder for 45 acp. The 45 acp is a great practice round and generally available and cheaper.

I've been using the Blackhawk 45 Colt since the 1970's and with a 900+ fps load it will shoot completely through most anything you might shoot except steel plate and the recoil is easier to handle than the 44 mag. I like the 4 5/8" barrel length because it is easier to carry.
 
I prefer the vaquero over the blackhawk in .45 colt for a role you are describing and that is the one I would recommend.
 
On "Large caliber/magum CONTROL" ...

The thing doesn't kick till after the bullet is sent downrange. The deal with managing control of a heavy kicking gun of any kind is to figure out how to deal with that kick that happens AFTER you send it. Personally, I totally enjoy a gun that moves a lot, whether it's a revolver, shotgun, whatever.

I guess what I'm suggesting is that it doesn't take any more CONTROL to put a .22 vs a 500 mag downrange. The control factor is how you deal with the kick. Shoot the thing a few hundred times in practice and you may (or may not) decide you dig the power behind that big bullet.


Sgt Lumpy - n0eq
 
Ruger SRH Alaskan .454 Casull with the Diamond D Guide's Choice Holster

I am not much taller, 5' 5". And, I have found that with the right holster the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan in the .454 Casull works perfect for me.

My handloads are one of two choices in terms of weight. A 264 grain cast bullet that I load to travel at an average rate of 1020 fps or loaded up to an average of 1200 fps. And, a 362 grain cast bullet that is traveling at about 920 fps to an average of 1040 fps.

The holster makes this gun much easier to carry and deploy quickly. Fun setup to carry.

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