Marlin lover I can't say what the deal is in other states , but here in Wy. if you use a handgun against biggame it needs to generate 500 ft.lbs energy at 100 yds. The 5.5 barreled guns carry nice not as easy as 4.5 but much handier than 7.5.
I just wait to see what mood I'm in before I decide which one I carry got one of each and a couple more, But the hot loaded 45 colt is my favorite.

the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to.
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