I like your choice as well. Very nice looking rig for the trail.
Who cares about the added weight of the ammo or frame? As i understand
it, you're looking for a defense gun, not a meat on the grill gun.
The .45 long would cover you there with some good handloads.
It would do fine unless i'm hiking in Brown Bear country alot then
i might opt for something a little bigger.


chuck

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