What is your woods revolver/pistol????

[_CY_]

should clarify ... my EDC 340PD would be std revolver when I'm also packing a deer rifle.
1911 Gold Cup .45 would be my first choice if revolver would be a primary.
no comparison in accuracy between the two. both are dead reliable.

 

[rw1341]

S&W 66, .357 Mag with 4" barrel. Load out is 158 grain hollow points plus two speed loaders.

 

[WTJ]

Depends. A Model 25-5 4", a 325PD 4", or a 317 for wheelguns. 1911 for a carry pistol.

 

[n423]

S/a 1911

 

[mr.haney]

I carry a four inch Smith 500 magnum myself.

 

[RIP]

Smith 686-1 with a 4" barrel and gold dots. Long or short trip it's always a good idea to bring a couple speed loaders. Stainless steel and .357 magnum are perfectly paired for the outdoors. Especially in the lower 48.

 

[toehanus]

In Oklahoma Kimber 1911. In Wyoming, Ruger Redhawk 4" .44 mag.

toe

 

[nich018]

Ruger .357

 

[Giezer]

S&W 29-2, 6 1/2 in bbl. 240Gr XTP handloads

 

[leadfinger]

What is your woods/hunting/back-up outdoor revolver or pistol? Right now mine is a 3" S&W 66 Comp F or a 5" S&W Model 27. I have been thinking of moving up in caliber/power but really don't know if it is needed in Oklahoma. What is the chance I will run into a black bear, a mountain lion, or a big foot? I have seen and dropped some hogs, seen and dropped some dogs, and even saw a bobcat but I know the .357 mag with a nice 158 gr JSP will work on them.

What say you, what do you carry, and experiences with your revolver or pistol.

Calibers I am entertaining:
10mm
.44 Mag
.45Colt

It depends on the activity, but usually a 44 mag or 45 ACP, 3" to 6".
357 is also a good choice; years ago I carried one.