DavidleeCole
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I always pack a hand gun mostly my .357 when hunting, .40 cal glock 22 concealed and hunting sometimes and my 9mm when I backpack or traveling.
Problem with a dog is, when they get chased were do they run back to. The Owner.I think a good dog would be better than a pistol? People are easy to sneak up on
Dogs are a whole lot more alert to the wind and things. It wouldn't even have to be a big dog a Jack Russel would be fine.
While it is usually true that something is better than nothing be especially careful of those Concealed Carry Calibers, they may make a already mad animal even madder !! I have carried a .44 Mag for many years and had a couple close calls though nothing ever came of it. I have been very lucky !! I like the .44 Mag because the loud muzzle blast is usually enough to scare most animals away then I still have the lethal force if really needed.I always pack a hand gun mostly my .357 when hunting, .40 cal glock 22 concealed and hunting sometimes and my 9mm when I backpack or traveling.
If Elmer Keith were alive he would vote for the 44 Magnum though I prefer the 45 LC. I am old and prefer vintage calibers that will do the job. The 45 LC can be loaded hotter than the 44 Magnum.While it is usually true that something is better than nothing be especially careful of those Concealed Carry Calibers, they may make a already mad animal even madder !! I have carried a .44 Mag for many years and had a couple close calls though nothing ever came of it. I have been very lucky !! I like the .44 Mag because the loud muzzle blast is usually enough to scare most animals away then I still have the lethal force if really needed.
While it is usually true that something is better than nothing be especially careful of those Concealed Carry Calibers, they may make a already mad animal even madder !! I have carried a .44 Mag for many years and had a couple close calls though nothing ever came of it. I have been very lucky !! I like the .44 Mag because the loud muzzle blast is usually enough to scare most animals away then I still have the lethal force if really needed.
If Elmer Keith were alive he would vote for the 44 Magnum though I prefer the 45 LC. I am old and prefer vintage calibers that will do the job. The 45 LC can be loaded hotter than the 44 Magnum.
Yes, spray the jungle works for squad tactics but take the first 1/2 second and put the front sight on target for the first shot. It is like the charging cape buffalo: better put the first one in the CNS or he will die after you do.Maybe...but the truth is its a numbers game in a critical defense situation. How many of those 44mag rounds can you put on target in a couple seconds? Maybe one? How many with a glock 20 or an XDM? It would be significantly more.
I don't disagree, but Maybe easier said than done isn't it? If you think you are going to pull out your handgun and make a perfect first shot on a charging animal at 10 - 20 yards you are kidding yourself.Yes, spray the jungle works for squad tactics but take the first 1/2 second and put the front sight on target for the first shot. It is like the charging cape buffalo: better put the first one in the CNS or he will die after you do.