Handgun for Whitetail... *** Update in post 65 ***

[BlackSky]

Just bought the Aimtech no tap mount. Same thing that jcelect posted earlier in the thread. Also grabbed up a Galco leather chest holster. Now for ammo and testing.

Edit: Just got a bunch of Cor-Bon 240 Gr JHP. These ought to do the trick.

 

[YankeeWheelgun]

Since it sounds like you'll be buying it specifically for hunting deer, I think a 6-8 inch 629 is pretty ideal.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
As an Ohioan I would suggest what ever you can shoot offhand
the best that makes the legal minimums ...
As a new/to you gun,how about a Contender...
[ my dream gun is n 8 to 10 inch 357mag cut to max with a 1 to 2
power scope with red dot ,,, light -easy to carry- good speed and
scary accurate]

 

[rbmcmjr]

Sorry to state the obvious but exactly WHY would anyone choose to carry something "lesser?"

Because you can't get one without the lock?

 

[BlackSky]

Picked up the gun today. Took it to the indoor range to shoot before the scope got mounted. It's dead on accurate with Magnum ammo and shoots a bit high with Special ammo. Put on the scope mount and red/green dot tonight. Next will be sighting it in with iron and glass at 50 yards. Then it's hunting season.

 

[Tap Tap]

I think you made a good choice and now have a nice setup. I know Colt has the Whitetail model so I did a search just for kicks since I didn't think S&W had one, apparently they did.

S&W Model 29,44 Mag, Whitetail Hunter, 8 3/8 : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

 

[DGNY]

Congratulations on your choices - of revolver and sight. Please let us know how she shoots! And the cartridges preferred.

Regards.

Dyson

 

[scooter123]

Just be aware that those types of mounts will mark up the finish on your revolver. Frankly with the kind of wear that a Hunting firearm sees in normal use I wouldn't be the least bit concerned about it value as a collectable and would have it drilled and tapped for a standard rail. As for why that is an advantage take a look at the following image. Those are J Point Reflex sights and with the direct adapter modifying a standard Galco OWB holster to accept the sight was a 5 minute task using an Exacto knife.

Link to J Point JP Rifles

 

[holo]

here are my 2 take either one depending how the mood strikes me. they both love federal silver tips.

 

[slyfox1]

I use a 386 XL Hunter.3 Whitetail at 25 -75 yrds..below... .357 Mag 180 grain hollow points. Does the job and love the gun a mere 30oz!