Here's the image he thinks I should be looking to emulate.
And these are Nabor Dan's friends... Nabor Dan doesn't need enemies.
- ND
Thursday, June 05, 2008
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After having read both posts, I will begin on a serious note and proceed from there.
1) Them thar old fashioned wheel guns are the best for a novice shooter. Take a .38 or .357 revolver - more reliable, etc. than an automatic. And obviously more fitting for your western attire - unless of course you wear your assless chaps without undergarments on.
2) If you opt for the gun in this post - may I suggest some faster running shoes. And if you are not the kind of athlete that can outrun a predator before your companion shoots... well, either you or said predator - see option 1.
Here to help.
Guy/All:
The 9mm Beretta is a very nice sidearm. I've sported one myself.
It also has a safety which is a must for the new shooter.
Unfortunately, sidearms are for close in killing. If you've got a charging bear, or an elk wants to share an intimate (and highly personal) moment, I'd recommend something with a bit more stopping power and distance. I'm thinking a long gun is best.
A nice long gun is the choice for protection and big game.
If you stay with a pistol, I like the automatic because a 6-gun has fewer rounds than an auto.
Just my thoughts.
P.S. if you are setting up camp in bear country, I'd also set up claymores and toe-popers.
My friend Dave is bringing a long gun. He sent me a nice pic of it last week. A Winchester rifle I believe.
I'll ask him to check his inventory for claymores and toe-poppers. I can't say that he will have any in stock. Most of his gear (ceptin handguns) I believe is cowboy retro.
- ND
I offered Dan the use of both a S&W 620 (7-round/DA), or a Ruger Vaquero (6-round/SA) both in .357. But he opted for the Mel Gibson/Martin Riggs look of the "Lethal Weapon" series.
True, the 9mm lacks the stopping power of the .357, but with 15-rounds, I'd have to side with Karl Marx when he said, "Quantity has a Quality all it's own"!!
Besides, it's not like we are facing down grizzlies here, just California brown bears and some cougars (far more lethal than bears). And mostly, we just run across tracks. I've had some run-ins with the bears in CA before. They usually turn tail and run as soon as they see you. However, there is always the chance you might come genuinely pissed off bear, or between a mother and her cub(s).
Also, this is California. We have more to fear from 2-legged creatures, than from 4-legged ones!!
Besides, on the first day, after 6 hours in the saddle, with 2½ pounds strapped to his hip, Dan will probably pass on packin' his own heat for the rest of the trip. He'll let somebody else ride 'shotgun'.
I might face down some Cougars tonight at the Band gig...
Rarrrrr...
- ND
I regret posting this even before hitting submit!
All:
First, good news on the long gun.
Second, I have a brown leather shoulder holster which I recommend.
Finally, be careful where you leave your "scatt" or you'll have a whole mess of wildlife with "cascade hop" breath.
By the way my favorite federal agency (since assimilated into the borg/homeland security dept.) is the BATF. Where can you get all of your vices in one place? BATF!
Bro. Dave
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