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In Grizzly country, a 4”Redhawk .45LC with heavy hardcast load in a chest rig. Usually with a long gun.
When the weather is nice, a 4” 29-2 or mountain gun with .44 or .45LC “workin’ loads” in an El Paso Threepersons rig.
When the bears are asleep, a 4” 19-4 with 125 or 158 gr black Hills JHP.
When there’s a lot of climbing, a Shield .45 with 255gr BuffaloBore.
Most of the time, a tuned 10mm SR1911 with 200 gr Underwood hardcast or XTP.
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Glock 17
load: 147 g flat points........works.
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Glock 22
load: 180 g falt points.......works.
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I haven't found it yet. A Smith 329PD with with one or two snake charmers and 8.5 grains Unique ahead of a cast 240 in the other chambers might come fairly close for around here. If it just was't a damn S&W. WTH is Ruger gonna make a light weight double action 6 shot .44!!!!!
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Lately I've been packing my Glock 23 Gen 2 stoked with 180 grain FMJ's in a Desantis or Fobus holster. I recently replaced the sights with a set of XS Big Dots and I really like them. My 4" Ruger GP100 357 mag loaded with either 180 XTP's or 180 Buffalo Bore in a Desantis holster still gets a little travel time too.
Wag more, bark less.
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The men who wrote the Second Amendment didn't just finish a hunting trip, they just finished liberating a nation.
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My brand new Lipsey Exclusive Ruger Blackhawk Bisley with both 45 Colt and 45 ACP cylinders. I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago; first picture. Now, to figure out what to feed it.
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I tend to go with my S&W Model 58 or Glock 32. If I can find a better holster I’d like to carry my Ruger MKIII 5 1/2” stainless bull more.
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GSSP, that pistol is sexy as f**k. That's about perfect for most of the lower 48.
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Well, I carefully read your post and thought of every handgun I have, the Gen4 M21 Glock kept coming to the top:
Any weather condition, don't worry, it'll handle it. Rapid hit ability because of mild recoil. High capacity. Unbelievable reliability. Great fiber sights. [steel] Overall short and pretty light pistol riding quiet and tight in a near indestructible Blackhawk Serpa. 200gr Lehighs to 230gr gold dots and FMJ-FP's. Load it like a 45 Super if needed. I believe would kill, turn or keep a critter off me as well as any other handgun I have, that includes a DW 10mm and a 5 shot FA 454.
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Some real nice revolvers here. I like most prefer a 22 when carrying a rifle, now its my Ruger Mark IV, used to be an inexpensive single action revolver. Hikes locally, its usually my S&W 637 with a couple of rounds of snake shot followed by 3 rounds of 125 gr HP's or Sig 320 Compact. Weekend camping, longer excursions, S&W 19 4" or Ruger Security Six. Read once that an ideal carry/trail gun is a 3" 357, not really a bad choice for what I may encounter
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My brand new Lipsey Exclusive Ruger Blackhawk Bisley with both 45 Colt and 45 ACP cylinders. I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago; first picture. Now, to figure out what to feed it. I like that. No two ways about it. My problem is, I also like the Stainless 4-5/8" Flat top 45 Convertible which is 7 ounces lighter according to the Ruger Spec sheet. Seems like a lot, and I'm not sure that's not a typo. Did you check them both out? Just handling it, what are your immediate impressions. Thanks.
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This could qualify, Lipsey Blackhawk Flat top convertible. It's from the original run I think. Bought it in 2011. It has the .45ACP cylinder in it most of the time. Has had some work done by Ron Powers, free spin pawl and action job. I installed a heavy spring in the base pin release. Very accurate and pleasure to shoot. Rides in a El Paso three-Person holster. One of my favorite handguns.
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Mine's a Cimarron bird's head Thunderer, 3 1/2" barrel in 45 Colt loaded with 255 grain Keith style semi wadcutters. It rides in a Mernickel hip holster. It's been with me for several years. Prior, I carried a 4 5/8" Blackhawk in 45 Colt. More powerful when handloaded, but I didn't like the extra weight.
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My brand new Lipsey Exclusive Ruger Blackhawk Bisley with both 45 Colt and 45 ACP cylinders. I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago; first picture. Now, to figure out what to feed it. That’s one I’ve got my eye on! Looking forward to some good reports on it!
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My brand new Lipsey Exclusive Ruger Blackhawk Bisley with both 45 Colt and 45 ACP cylinders. I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago; first picture. Now, to figure out what to feed it. Very nice purchase my friend. Very nice.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Nice GSSP - do I recall you sold the one you dropped the big Moose? Was that a 5.5 or 4.75? What is above? 4" ? Nice....
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Nice GSSP - do I recall you sold the one you dropped the big Moose? Was that a 5.5 or 4.75? What is above? 4" ? Nice.... Yes, it now resides in the midwest and it was a 4-5/8". This is a 3.75". The Bisley grip is sooo much more comfortable to shoot heavier loads with.
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I guess mine would be this 329 because of the light weight.
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My problem is, I also like the Stainless 4-5/8" Flat top 45 Convertible which is 7 ounces lighter according to the Ruger Spec sheet.
....and if Lipsey's comes out with a Flat top "Bisley" Convertible, i'm in trouble too.
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Taffin changed his mind on the Perfect Packin' Pistol an awful lot but if I had to pick one it would be one of these. Both in .44 Special.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Here’s the two I pack the most. S&W 27-2 and Ruger MK II shorty. I’ve thought about looking into doing a 44 special conversion on the Smith.
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