38 special, 357 magnum

[Silvercreek1999]

I'm thinking of getting into a small revolver to take along in the backcountry...i know very little about handguns or guns in general...what should I look at ?

 

[GSPHUNTER]

.357 is nice because you can soot .38 for practice or just because. Cheaper to shoot.38 than .357. Actually, now days nothing is cheap.

 

[danwattsmessick]

If you're looking for something specifically for the backcountry, even a .357 is a touch small, IMO.

I'd lean more towards a .44mag or a 10mm.

The .357/.38spcl will be more enjoyable to shoot, but the larger caliber will offer better protection in the woods.

 

[5 shot group]

I'm thinking of getting into a small revolver to take along in the backcountry...i know very little about handguns or guns in general...what should I look at ?

Look into some training as well. If you will be purchasing a handgun for protection, you will want to be very familiar with it, know how it functions, and what to do when it stops working.

 

[rodney482]

Ruger gp100 w 4” barrel would serve you well

 

[Scoot]

If you're looking for something specifically for the backcountry, even a .357 is a touch small, IMO.

I'd lean more towards a .44mag or a 10mm.

The .357/.38spcl will be more enjoyable to shoot, but the larger caliber will offer better protection in the woods.

Depends on what he's trying to have protection from, correct? If it's humans, black bears, mountain lions, etc., then I'd say .357 is good. If bigger critters are your concern, .44mag or 10mm are a better option. Personally, unless I'm in grizz country, I'm totally fine with a smaller caliber. That comes with the understanding that the majority of problems people have are with idiot-crazy-horrible-people.

 

[danwattsmessick]

Depends on what he's trying to have protection from, correct? If it's humans, black bears, mountain lions, etc., then I'd say .357 is good. If bigger critters are your concern, .44mag or 10mm are a better option. Personally, unless I'm in grizz country, I'm totally fine with a smaller caliber. That comes with the understanding that the majority of problems people have are with idiot-crazy-horrible-people.

True enough.

However, I'm of the opinion that I'd rather have too much gun than not enough. Good enough is good enough until it isn't.

 

[BRTreedogs]

38 and 357 ammo seems to be of the hardest to get. So id plan that 1st

 

[FLATHEAD]

I carried a 4" Security Six for many years.

 

[Silvercreek1999]

Also i guess what should I look at ? .smith and Wesson looks appealing...ill be Colorado this year but the following year ill be in grizz Country so may wanna look at 44 magnum

 

[danwattsmessick]

S&W Model 329PD (.44mag) will be my next purchase. Not fun to shoot considering the overall weight of the gun, but sure is a pleasure to carry around.

Personally, I'm partial to that caliber. Shot my first deer with a S&W Model 29 with an 8 3/8" barrel when I was 9.

 

[Silvercreek1999]

S&W Model 29PD (.44mag) will be my next purchase. Not fun to shoot considering the overall weight of the gun, but sure is a pleasure to carry around.

Personally, I'm partial to that caliber. Shot my first deer with a S&W Model 29 with an 8 3/8" barrel when I was 9.

Will want something lightweight...probably 4 inch Barre

 

[danwattsmessick]

Will want something lightweight...probably 4 inch Barre

Smith & Wesson Model 329PD 44 Magnum 4.12in Matte Black Revolver - 6 Rounds

Smith & Wesson Model 329PD Revolver -These revolvers are available from production, Night Guard, M&P, Classics, Champion Series and Performance Center in a variety of chamberings in .357 Magnum®, .44 Magnum® and .45 ACP. Offered in several different barrel lengths, Smith & Wesson provides the...

www.sportsmans.com

 

[Silvercreek1999]

Smith & Wesson Model 329PD 44 Magnum 4.12in Matte Black Revolver - 6 Rounds

Smith & Wesson Model 329PD Revolver -These revolvers are available from production, Night Guard, M&P, Classics, Champion Series and Performance Center in a variety of chamberings in .357 Magnum®, .44 Magnum® and .45 ACP. Offered in several different barrel lengths, Smith & Wesson provides the...

www.sportsmans.com

Ya thats exactly what I want but didn't want to drop another grand lol

 

[BRTreedogs]

First time you have a Grizzly at 50 yards that thousand bucks won't seem like shit

 

[Silvercreek1999]

First time you have a Grizzly at 50 yards that thousand bucks won't seem like shit

For sure ..ill have bear spray too tho im not sure I trust that

 

[rodney482]

One of my favs for grizz country 3” mod 329 night guard.

 

[Silvercreek1999]

One of my favs for grizz country 3” mod 329 night guard. View attachment 313531

Pretty nice ..what do they retail?

 

[GSPHUNTER]

I have spent a lot of time in the Mt. hunting or just camping and have only encountered bears once and Mt. lions twice. on those occasions they were not interested in bothering me, maybe I was lucky. Now, when it comes to the desert I have encountered rattle snakes many times. I carry a 9 mm with number 6 snake shot. I could just dispatch them with my shotgun but at close range I would rather use the 9mm.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

One of my favs for grizz country 3” mod 329 night guard. View attachment 313531

That sure is pretty.