Resisting the urge to go all polymer'n sech in handguns, but do own some semis. Limited to 1911 and Ruger MkIII examples at the moment, except for the cheezy but reliable and easy to tote, P3AT 380.
Still have the 4" M686 acquired when that example hit the market and a very accurate 6" M629. Nothin' but 200gr XTPs over 22grs of 2400 in the latter and they have killed deer. Old school stuff, no scopes on any of my hand cannons. Tried those 200gr XTP loads in my 44 mag Uberti SAA clone once. Once was enough. 44 Special-level loads are plenty in that thing.
Been tempted to carry the M686 for deer. Accurate and hard-hitting with 158gr Keith-type SWCs w/gas checks. Also over 2400. Have killed 'coons, porcupines and woodchucks with it, no deer yet.
I can go months without much handgun shooting, then get on a jag and can't put them down. Same with 22 rimfires.
