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Airweight snubby .38 special with the first two rounds loaded with CCI shot rounds. Remaining chambers loaded with 135 grain Speer +P Gold Dot short barrel.
Ron My S&W 640-1 in .357 is loaded this way with 2 rounds of CCI snake shot followed by 3 rounds of 158gr GoldDot HP's.
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I think we have a winner. While I might pack my M34 .22 up here in the north for red squirrel protection, I'm darn sure toting my 337 PD .38 Special with snake shot and +P Critical Defense ammo in the follow up positions down south. Both the snakes and the humans are more dangerous.
My other auto is a .45
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Rossi 720 or Taurus 431/441.
I nearly always belt carry a Rossi 720 whenever I'm out were there are snakes. 2 rounds of CCI snake shot and 3 rounds of 240 grain hard cast semi-wadcutters cover all the threats that I'm likely to encounter while afield anywhere that there aren't big bears.
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Look at the S&W airlite model 317. I have 2" and adj sight 3". Can't decide which i like better. 11 oz, 8 shots, you want know its there, unless you need it.
Charlie
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Since this thread was started, I acquired a rimfire companion to my other trail gun. One is if I'm using "fishing" as an excuse to go outside but probably plan on popping a few rounds off here and there- the other is if "fishing" is really about fishing and having a gun there is for my peace and comfort. (S&W 60 & 63- both 3" barrels.)
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The 3" 317's with adjustable sights,are rather Skookum. Doubly so when wearing CT grip. Hint. Had this Squirrely bitch at under 5',but barked her away with a red laser dot on her head. We met in the jungle and she had Cubs(one of which is visible,next limb up). 'Course Ruger Self Shuckers are a mainstay. Saw (21) Bears on Monday and a Grock 34 in a GFI Kenai,don't suck...which was in tow A 317 is a tough bitch to beat for handy/dandy and I've more than a LOT of faith in a 22LR saving the day. Have seen it too many times,to discount it. Hint....................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I'm not sure what you are fishing for. But I have found that a Ruger Black hawk with 38 fmjs. Are perfect for shooting carp in the shallows. Also shotguns and fine shot with a full choke work well
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I wish I’d have read the OP, prior to digging out some old load data. I was going to offer some good loads for a .44 (heavy cast, wide metplat) for fishing! Also, have some good “trout loads” for my rifle, also cast bullets. You don’t have to carry all that fishing gear and a firearm....just a box of “special” bullets. As a plus, the fish you get is not a random chance.....you pick out the one you want! So now to attempt to answer the actual question. Obviously, this is not for bear stoppage....so a fairly lightweight, accurate, stainless steel handgun would seem practical. My suggestion would be a Ruger Mark series .22 semi-auto in SS, or a S&W Model 617. No matter what you choose for your handgun, consider a “chest carry” ( tanker style) holster.....you will quickly learn to love it. memtb
You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong." -Bob Hagel
“I’d like to be a good rifleman…..but, I prefer to be a good hunter”! memtb 2024
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Carried a Smith .38 snubby for quite awhile back in the day. Handloads with HBWC backwards over about 3 gr of Bullseye. Quite handy for calming uninvited lure choppers such as barracuda to facilitate lure retrieval...one shot decapitator it is. Don't fish offshore anymore so I just keep it handy for other pests.
Other than that I don't have much use for pistols.
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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Campfire Ranger
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Now I don’t drop my equipment in the water enough to take pretty pictures ...
But
S&W 631. 32 H&R Mag. 4” barrel.
Any 38 j frame would be good like this.. mines just a 32.
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LJBass: Just yesterday I fished the Bighole River here in SW Montana and my fishing partner carried (waded right out into the river with it!) a stainless Smith & Wesson Model 629 in 44 Magnum with 8 3/8" barrel! He carried it in a cross draw holster. There have been several Grizzly maulings/attacks here in SW Montana in the last month. Along with numerous encounters/sightings. I carried a Leatherman Super-Tool! I would recommend a "fishing box" pistol of the Glock Model 43 style. Best of luck to you with whichever you choose. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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I've got a little stainless Taurus .380 with a spare mag in the boat. If I was doing lots of fishing in bear country, I'd be carrying something with a little more punch.
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