Perfect Packin' Pistol
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Boxhead
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This Old Model Ruger 357 that I had converted to 45 Colt a number of yeas ago.
batmann
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My favorite woods/packing pistol? I sometimes carry my 629 MG, usually loaded with Georgia Arms 240 gr GD .44 spl,no Bears where I camp, just the two legged pest and an occasional Coyote or Wild Dog.
On more than one occasion I will pack my Ruger .357 50th Flattop with Double Tap 158 gr GD HP, just to have that 'Old West' feeling!
But, no boos please, lately I have been carrying my Glock 22 .40 cal more and more it is stroked with 15 rounds of Winchester 165 gr PDX-1. The Glock is lighter, holds more rounds and has been 100%.
Carrying while camping/hiking has almost become a necessity is certain more remote areas. Although druggies are sometimes encountered, my biggest problem has been Coyotes and packs of wild dogs, some of which are Coydogs, the, the worst or the worst, they have no fear of man.
On more than one occasion I will pack my Ruger .357 50th Flattop with Double Tap 158 gr GD HP, just to have that 'Old West' feeling!
But, no boos please, lately I have been carrying my Glock 22 .40 cal more and more it is stroked with 15 rounds of Winchester 165 gr PDX-1. The Glock is lighter, holds more rounds and has been 100%.
Carrying while camping/hiking has almost become a necessity is certain more remote areas. Although druggies are sometimes encountered, my biggest problem has been Coyotes and packs of wild dogs, some of which are Coydogs, the, the worst or the worst, they have no fear of man.
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Thank you sir.
There are two kinds of PPPs
Seriously, the lightweight, hide it anywhere, take it everywhere, carry it every day gun is not the same as the belt holstered larger gun you're going to be packing in the "wilderness". I find a 442 is perfect for the first chore, I think even a full weight J-frame would work, and I do know their limitations including the limited round count. But when I hit the road for a long drive or if I'm planning to be woods hunting I'll definitely call the 442 nothing more than a backup gun. It's perfect for my daily carry but my long, overnight trip PPP guns or woods guns will be one of these: Model 27
4"; Model 686+ 2.5"; maybe a 2" Model 10 simply because of my adoration of those; or a 2.75" barreled Ruger Security Six. Those will do everything I need except maybe handle a 1000 pound bruin but I'll worry about that when I am in bear country.
***GRJ***
Seriously, the lightweight, hide it anywhere, take it everywhere, carry it every day gun is not the same as the belt holstered larger gun you're going to be packing in the "wilderness". I find a 442 is perfect for the first chore, I think even a full weight J-frame would work, and I do know their limitations including the limited round count. But when I hit the road for a long drive or if I'm planning to be woods hunting I'll definitely call the 442 nothing more than a backup gun. It's perfect for my daily carry but my long, overnight trip PPP guns or woods guns will be one of these: Model 27
4"; Model 686+ 2.5"; maybe a 2" Model 10 simply because of my adoration of those; or a 2.75" barreled Ruger Security Six. Those will do everything I need except maybe handle a 1000 pound bruin but I'll worry about that when I am in bear country.
***GRJ***
spad124
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Well, while I live in a rural area, the area isn't too wild and mostly I'm dealing with varmits. Of the guns I currently own, the ones I pack out to the barn and around the place most often seem to be either my 686-1 6" or a Model 10-6 4". But with +Ps either has the guts for a two legged varmit.
If I want something more compact I'll take my Norinco 1911A1 45ACP. Yeah, I know its not a Colt, Wilson, Kimber, or other high end 1911, but it's amazingly reliable and accurate. And because it's not an expensive pistol, packing wear isn't an issue. It's still stock so it looks similar to Old Tanker's 1913 Colt 1911 above--only in black phosphate.
If I want something more compact I'll take my Norinco 1911A1 45ACP. Yeah, I know its not a Colt, Wilson, Kimber, or other high end 1911, but it's amazingly reliable and accurate. And because it's not an expensive pistol, packing wear isn't an issue. It's still stock so it looks similar to Old Tanker's 1913 Colt 1911 above--only in black phosphate.
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Well, it's not pretty, not even particularly well made, but when I'm in the woods likely as not I'll be packin' my Charter arms Bulldog 3". I've had the thing for 30 years, and it's light and unobtrusive, but carries five .44 special rounds, and goes bang when I pull the trigger.
Most of the critters I run into in the woods are more frightened of me than I am of them , so I don't feel the need for an infantry squad's loadout. I have some pretty nice iron, but I don't have to baby this one, and I hardly know I'm wearing it.
Most of the critters I run into in the woods are more frightened of me than I am of them , so I don't feel the need for an infantry squad's loadout. I have some pretty nice iron, but I don't have to baby this one, and I hardly know I'm wearing it.
mg357
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S&W Model 60-15 3 inch barrel
My wife and I have favorite his & her guns for packing in Simply Rugged pancake holsters. Her good old 1927 38 S&W Regulation Police (perfect for a woman's hand and shoots like silk) and my Model 15-3 (perfection made better). Why do we love them so much? Love doesn't need a reason.
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My perfect packer came from a poster in this thread. It was and still remains my favorite purchase, even though I have a 624 and a 657 in the same configuration now to share the abuse. The 24-3 just has my heart! Few rigs I've made for it.
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Anyone note the irony of a gun writer coining/defining the term, yet a revolver is not a "pistol"? 
My perfect packer came from a poster in this thread. It was and still remains my favorite purchase, even though I have a 624 and a 657 in the same configuration now to share the abuse. The 24-3 just has my heart! Few rigs I've made for it.
Sweet six guns, practical and good looking rigs, your leather work speaks for it self.
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Anyone note the irony of a gun writer coining/defining the term, yet a revolver is not a "pistol"?
It's all about the alliteration!
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I have had a number of packin' pistols over the years. My current outdoors version is my Model 27-2 with the 3 1/2 inch barrel. With the right loads it will take care of anything I am liable to run across.
My concealed carry packin' gun is this little 649, which has already accounted for one woodchuck and a squirrel.
I once carried this old Model 57 around which had once belonged to a Vermont Constable.
Does anyone remember who I sold this gun to? I would really like to get it back.
I had this Model 624 as well. I had Bowen Arms chamfer the cylinder and it had a trigger job done. It was as good a shooter as one could ask for.
I had this little Para Ordnance Warthog for a while, and with ten rounds of .45 ACP it was plenty of firepower.
I thought about getting another one of these someday, this was my Model 25-13 Mountain Gun that had a custom front sight and was my first trigger job.
I loved carrying this all original Flat Top .357, but it was such a nice gun I was afraid it was going to get scratched up and worn. It shot wonderfully though.
My concealed carry packin' gun is this little 649, which has already accounted for one woodchuck and a squirrel.
I once carried this old Model 57 around which had once belonged to a Vermont Constable.
Does anyone remember who I sold this gun to? I would really like to get it back.
I had this Model 624 as well. I had Bowen Arms chamfer the cylinder and it had a trigger job done. It was as good a shooter as one could ask for.
I had this little Para Ordnance Warthog for a while, and with ten rounds of .45 ACP it was plenty of firepower.
I thought about getting another one of these someday, this was my Model 25-13 Mountain Gun that had a custom front sight and was my first trigger job.
I loved carrying this all original Flat Top .357, but it was such a nice gun I was afraid it was going to get scratched up and worn. It shot wonderfully though.
I've had several worn out 4" 629's, rebuilt, refinished and reused. They have served me well for a long time tramping and ramming the forests of northern New England, I think the 44 magnum if properly loaded is a most versatile sixgun and really all you need for a center fire woods gun, right now I'm liking the feather weight version and I'm happy with this pair
sac-gunslinger
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Just re-read this entire thread. Do you know what I noticed? Everyone has his or her favorite piece, some of us have more than one. Do you know what else I think? I think that any one of them will work perfectly in the role we are discussing. It is familiarity with the gun and knowledge of how that round performs that gives us confidence.
I carried 38 Specials for years always arguing and whining to get to carry a 1911. Well, I was allowed to do that for a few years. Now, after many more years of plain living life, I find that I am just fine with the ol' 38/357 DA revolver, K-frame, thank you. If you do not like my choice then more power to you. Find something that you are completely comfortable carrying and using and it will work perfectly for you.
I carried 38 Specials for years always arguing and whining to get to carry a 1911. Well, I was allowed to do that for a few years. Now, after many more years of plain living life, I find that I am just fine with the ol' 38/357 DA revolver, K-frame, thank you. If you do not like my choice then more power to you. Find something that you are completely comfortable carrying and using and it will work perfectly for you.
Anyone note the irony of a gun writer coining/defining the term, yet a revolver is not a "pistol"?
Sam Colt called his original piece the "Revolving Pistol." Many of the old flintlock single shots were called "Dueling Pistols." So, pistols ain't necessarily auto-loaders.
spad124
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Anyone note the irony of a gun writer coining/defining the term, yet a revolver is not a "pistol"?
Back in the 1840s and 50s the "revolving pistols" were the "assault weapons" of their day compared to the single shot pistols.
@ sac-gunslinger: I agree, it's more the gun and ammo that you know and are confident in than what is "the best."
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