Perfect Packin' Pistol

[Iggy]

Yup, he's been known to do some pretty interesting conversions.
RMs and HDs to 44 special are right up his alley.

 

[LaVistaBill]

In my estimation a PPP for the area I live in East of the Missisippi, one that will get the job done be it four or two-legged would be my S&W 4" stainless Mountain Gun in .41 Magnum. Mine is very accurate and you can tailor loads that will handle most any need.

 

[qrachel]

PPP For Me, Me, Me . . .

Hi Y'all:

Interesting thread here . . . I'm new to shooting but really love my Sig P220 45 ACP Equinox. I also really like the 686+ 4" 357Mg/38Spcl and the 629 44Mag/44Spcl in 3, 4, or 5 inch. Sooo, my top "PPP" picks are in preferred order::

- Sig P220 45ACP Equinox Carry
- S&W 629 3" 44Mag/44Spcl
- S&W 686 4" 357Mag/38Spcl

My top RRR* picks (Range Running Revolver) are:

- S&W 686 4" 357Mag/38Spcl
- S&W 629 5" 44Mag/44Spcl

My Sig P220 Equinox is always welcome where ever I go.

*These weapons are all modern day classics in their specific genre.

Take care,

R

 

[CH47gunner]

Perfect packing gun eh?

It will be handled a bit so stainless would be a plus.
I'll pick my 629-4 3". Usually loaded w/ .44spl, with the first up being a snakeshot rd.

Bruce

 

[iowapatriot]

Fairly new to firearms, but wishing I had started years ago. I carry a S & W M & P compact 9mm. Not as fancy as some I've seen, but it feels good and that counts a lot in my book.

 

[majortoo]

Perfect Packing Pistol

Have to like my 66 with a 4 inch barrel. Accurate and reliable. Also nice around salt water, which is a very hostile environment. Lots of reasonably priced 38 special for practice, and the JHP and other hot 357 loads will do very well for any sort of critter. Having said that, I also like my Sig Sauer 1911 XO in 45 acp. This is a black finished stainless, and I had the Sig factory do a trigger job for me. I also added walnut stocks, replacing the factory composite bits. I got it about two years ago, and have not had a single mechanical failure of any sort after several hundred rounds, including FMJ and JHP in both 230 and 185 grain weights. I also tried other magazines, including Tripp, Wilson, Colt, ACT MAG and the stock Sig Sauer. No problems of any sort. (I would shoot it more, but given current prices I am trying to show better self control!

 

[Green Frog]

For everyday CCW, my little 32 HE snub means that "yea though I go through the valley..." but if I want a walking around gun to face down about anything I'll see in VA, my newly completed Model 616 with full performance loads would be my choice. (http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/260686-project-616-a.html )

If I were expecting trouble? In the words of the old sheriff, "... If I was expectin' trouble, I'da brought a shotgun!"

Just My Humble Opinion ~ YMMV!

Froggie

 

[getoff]

i guess it would have to be my 586 in 4". 357 is still a man stopper, will dispatch a deer, and is light enough to carry. i do quite often. i think #2 would be my series 70 colt combat commander in .38 super. concealable, powerful, and heck, 10 round mags...

 

[Hondo44]

What model is the fixed sighted one??

The fixed sight is a '5 screw' 44 M&P Model of 1950 (Pre Model 21); became the Model 21 c.1958 but wouldn't have 5 screws.

It has a very shortened barrel done by Kieth himself (if I know anything about him.)

The other is a 44 Model 1950 Target (pre model 24) or Model 24, (can't count the screws). Shortened to 3 - 3 1/2".

 

[gaijin]

Well it depends on WHERE I'm packin'.
If the possible "worst case" scenario likely involves meeting with a meth freak in the central plains, I carry a 1911 in .45 ACP or a 9mm P-35.

If the possibilities include Bear, rank steers, etc. my choice would be a Mountain Gun (beginning with cal .4X), mod 58 or a FA 97 in .45 Colt.

 

[Sgt Bubba]

Just my opinion, but my favorite caliber for packing is 357 mag. Mdl 66,4" okay but prefer the 3" 66 or 3'' 65. I have a 3", DAO mdl 65 that rides with me all the time. New 640, 357 might do. If expecting trouble an 870 is my choice. Like autos, but am an old revolver man, especially in the woods of maine

 

[sapo]

For the woods, my 4" model 19 loaded with 180 grain buffalo bore cast magnums in a chest rig.

 

[CWH44300]

Well it depends on WHERE I'm packin'.
If the possible "worst case" scenario likely involves meeting with a meth freak in the central plains, I carry a 1911 in .45 ACP or a 9mm P-35.

If the possibilities include Bear, rank steers, etc. my choice would be a Mountain Gun (beginning with cal .4X), mod 58 or a FA 97 in .45 Colt.

You've got some real lookers in that bunch.

 

[barbsaurus]

I'm partial to the HPs myself.

 

[icicle]

I have carried my Model 58 backpacking, hiking, and canoeing since the 70's in a Safariland shoulder holster. 210 gr hand loads. I'd rather not shoot the biggest critters we encounter up here with anything less than a high power .30 cal, but the .41 is very close to Model 29 specs.

 

[Cpo1944]

I am an unashamed S&W snob but I must admit my PPP is my Ruger LCR .357 with Crimson trace laser grips. It just plain does everything right!!!

 

[luangtom]

No more woods-carry for me, so it would be my M65 with three-inch barrel.

 

[brucev]

Re: Op. My PPP is a 4" 28-2 in a nice Bianchi No. 10 Outdoorsman holster. Here in the SE U.S. there is simply nothing in the woods or swamps that will not cooperate if shoot wwith a 158 gr. LSWC at .357 Magnum velocity. If the weather is bad, I'll substitute my 4" 66-3. If i anticipate shots beyond about 25 yds., I'll opt for my 6" 28-2. Regardless, the heavier magnum loads will easily handle game animals in this area up to and including hogs and deer. Should 2 legged problem arise, the same revolver w/ the same load will give sterling service in every possible situation.

 

[Hellcat]

I think the 24-6 in the woods and the 649-5 at the stream.

 

[DR505]

A thread from 2010 resurrected...good read! I don't have one perfect choice as I can't make up my mind, but I like some of these:

Wilson CQB in .45 ACP

Model 657 3" .41 Magnum

Ruger Vaquero in 10mm

Model 27-3 4" .357 Magnum