A model 94 Winchester in 30-30 is a superior defensive tool than the most exotic, most powerful handgun you care to mention.
No doubt about that.
Few would argue that well placed rounds from rifle would be most effective. If the rifle is in hand and ready to fire by a well practiced shooter. Many hunters carry their rifle w/ an empty chamber and set it down or sling it during the course of a day in the mountains.
With my Marlin Guide Gun carried w/ a chambered round at low ready I can barely get off 2 accurate rounds of 430 gr ammo in 3 seconds due to the muzzle lift on recoil. From my HPG kit bag I can draw and accurately fire 6 rounds of 147 gr BBore ammo in less time. The difference is that my pistol is on my person at all times and will fire 18 times w/out a reload.
YMMV
mike r
