Hey all,
I'm currently thinking about adding a revolver to my stable of autos. I've currently got a Baretta U22 for plinking, a Glock 19 and a Springfield 1911 in .45 ACP. I've decided on a Ruger but I'm stuck between the GP-100 and the Redhawk. I want a powerful handgun to carry while hiking and camping as personal protection against 4 legged threats. I'm stuck between the .357 and .44. The added power of the .44 is reassuring, but the .357 is far more economical to shoot. I'm in Virginia and will do most outdoor activities in Va and West Va so the biggest concern animal wise is black bear I think. I'm not planning on CCW with this, so size isn't much of an issue. I may handgun hunt with it one day, but not planning on that for now. I may also like to get into reloading. Any opinions between the two? Also, if the best choice is the .44, is the Redhawk or the Super Redhawk the better choice? Also, should I be considering single-actions like the Blackhawk as well or is double action really the only way to go if you're thinking about protection in the woods? Thanks in advance.
I'm currently thinking about adding a revolver to my stable of autos. I've currently got a Baretta U22 for plinking, a Glock 19 and a Springfield 1911 in .45 ACP. I've decided on a Ruger but I'm stuck between the GP-100 and the Redhawk. I want a powerful handgun to carry while hiking and camping as personal protection against 4 legged threats. I'm stuck between the .357 and .44. The added power of the .44 is reassuring, but the .357 is far more economical to shoot. I'm in Virginia and will do most outdoor activities in Va and West Va so the biggest concern animal wise is black bear I think. I'm not planning on CCW with this, so size isn't much of an issue. I may handgun hunt with it one day, but not planning on that for now. I may also like to get into reloading. Any opinions between the two? Also, if the best choice is the .44, is the Redhawk or the Super Redhawk the better choice? Also, should I be considering single-actions like the Blackhawk as well or is double action really the only way to go if you're thinking about protection in the woods? Thanks in advance.