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Randy
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Trizey,
What you are looking for is not available. Really. Hunting and autos in the compact range don't really go toether. Not that it can't be done at close range but auto rounds are not really made for hunting. But if I had to choose a gun that would work if necessary it would be the Model 23 Glock. That is a 40 cal. midsized gun that will work in a pinch!
What you are looking for is not available. Really. Hunting and autos in the compact range don't really go toether. Not that it can't be done at close range but auto rounds are not really made for hunting. But if I had to choose a gun that would work if necessary it would be the Model 23 Glock. That is a 40 cal. midsized gun that will work in a pinch!
Clint-06
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I would suggest a 4" .357 revolver, but since you want an auto you need to look at a 10mm or a .45 ACP.
I have a Glock Model 30 that is compact, and I would not hesitate to shoot a deer with it out to 30 yards with +P 230 grain HPs.
Clint-06
I have a Glock Model 30 that is compact, and I would not hesitate to shoot a deer with it out to 30 yards with +P 230 grain HPs.
Clint-06
leadoff
GONetwork Member
As far as hunting goes, you are pretty much limited to a revolver unless you go with the Thompson Encore or another similarly made pistol. Ruger Super Redhawk or Blackhawk are great hunting guns. (IMO-I have owned and hunted with both. Super Redhawk was .44 mag and Blackhawk was .41 mag. The Blackhawk was a MULE!!!) Both are revolvers, though. :
If you are talking about having a compact just to TAKE with you while hunting, then that is a different matter. I have never owned anything other than a revolver as far as handguns go, so I will leave that up to the ones in the know!
If you are talking about having a compact just to TAKE with you while hunting, then that is a different matter. I have never owned anything other than a revolver as far as handguns go, so I will leave that up to the ones in the know!
Randy
Senior Member
The 40 can do this. The 357 sig. can do this. the 10mm and 45 can do this but the 10mm and 45 guns will not be as compact as the 40 or 357.
Throwback
Chief Big Taw
Glock in 10mm is a hunting caliber. Check out cor-bon ammo.
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Well yesterday I bought a Glock 23. I went with the .40 caliber and to say I'm happy about it is an understatement.
For the handgun folks, let me ask this. Is there a proper break-in cycle to go through with a Glock or any handgun?
Also, can anyone suggest a grain and bullet type in a .40?
For the handgun folks, let me ask this. Is there a proper break-in cycle to go through with a Glock or any handgun?
Also, can anyone suggest a grain and bullet type in a .40?
georgiaboy
Senior Member
Another vote for Cor-Bon. I got to take a look at a book called Handgun Stopping Power this weekend while hunting and there were some interesting results. federal Hydro Shoks and Cor-Bon were the two highest rated in .40 from what I remember. Both work well in my Glock 23.
Randy
Senior Member
I shoot the Hydor-Shocks also but I here the Core-Bon's are good. I still haev some Winchester BLack Talons that I like too. Trizey, Glad you like the gun. No break in just shoot it! If you need help with tearing it down give me a call.
Jim Thompson
Live From The Tree
I moved this to pick up a few more responses.
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Buzz
Senior Member
Trizey said:Well yesterday I bought a Glock 23. I went with the .40 caliber and to say I'm happy about it is an understatement.
For the handgun folks, let me ask this. Is there a proper break-in cycle to go through with a Glock or any handgun?
Also, can anyone suggest a grain and bullet type in a .40?
Nah - just buy a few boxes of the cheap white box 100 packs at Wal Mart and blast away. Many recommend shooting a semi auto a couple of hundred rounds before they are totally reliable. Just read the instruction booklet for the proper fieldstripping method and re-assembly instructions.
Throwback
Chief Big Taw
I'd pump about 500 rounds through it after cleaning it thoroughly, that should let you know if any problems are there (there won't be).
It field strips rather easily.
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It field strips rather easily.
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