is a glock 23 a good trail gun

StevenScott · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Hey guys,
I am thinking about getting a hand gun to shoot at the range with some friends and carry when hunting. Anyone have good luck with any particular brand or type?

helomech · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:43 PM

How much are you wanting to spend? I like sig, but the good models are expensive. Are you wanting a revolver, or auto?

trailboss27 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:48 PM

I have 3 hand guns 1 being a S&W 500 other being a S&W 357 mag and lasty a Highpoint .45ACP. All are very good guns. I carry my .45 all the time with me in the woods. During hunting season i carry my S&W 500. And sometimes my 357 mag depending on my mood :-)

StevenScott · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:53 PM

Im open to anything. I think the semi auto like a Glock look convenient but sometime i think i'd like something a little bigger...and i'll love how the bigger revolvers look.

helomech · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:57 PM

The only revolvers I like are the smith&wesson, and the rugers. As far as auto's you can get them in 10mm which is a very powerful round. I like the .40 for stopping power, but the 9mm for cost of ammo. Try to stay away from the exotic calibers, harder to get ammo for. Stick with the 9mm, .40, .38 special, .357 mag (which can shoot .38 special also), you can find the ammo for these at any store that sells ammo.

trailboss27 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenScott

Im open to anything. I think the semi auto like a Glock look convenient but sometime i think i'd like something a little bigger...and i'll love how the bigger revolvers look.

What type of cal. are you wanting to get?

**Bruce!** · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 07:43 PM

I have a Ruger 357 and a 6 inch barrel in stainless steel, my wife and I both like shooting!

redrider022002 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 08:43 PM

kimber .45 acp if you don't mind spending a whole paycheck on one! I have a kimber eclipse for my ccw gun and love it.

pathfinder · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 08:58 PM

I have a Smith&Wesson M&P .40. Bought it in 2009 and have over 1000 rounds through it without a problem. I also carry it when I am riding in an unfamiliar area or hunting.

grub · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-2011, 11:09 PM

Well I'll ask since no one has yet. WHAT are you going to use the gun for? That will determine caliber, size/weight, and even finish.

Plinking: 22LR. Ruger MK2. Shoot all day for pennies. I shoot grouse with it.

Self defense against people: can't go wrong with a 9mm. Ammo has gotten good enough to stop anyone and everyone. No need for a slow and fat 45 or short and weak 40, though those will work fine too, but at reduced capacity. 9mm ammo is also fairly cheap comparatively. My personal choice: S&W M&P 9mm. Check out pistol-training.com » Blog Archive » M&P Endurance Test Ends That's 62,000 rounds without a stoppage.

Dangerous animals defense: 10mm is what I carry, has the power of a 357 revolver, but in semi auto with 15 rounds in the magazine and is fairly light and compact even in full size. A revolver is the standard though as it won't jam and can be much more powerful, but at the cost of reduced capacity (5-7 rounds) and are much heavier and larger. There are backpacker models with stubby barrels and in lightweight materials, but it's not something you'd want to take to the range. Shooting a powerful, but light firearm is VERY unpleasant.

Hunting: Well there are many different hunting revolvers out there. I've only had experience with the S&W460 target shooting. Sweet shooting and well balanced.

Best of luck, learn how to shoot and how to do it safely. Go to a reputable gun store and pull up a chair. Check out your local range and shooting organizations.