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 Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 07:49 AM
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On the ranch I would rather use my rifle or shotgun than pistol. But if I had to carry a pistol it would probably be a .22 Ruger.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 10:12 AM
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Stainless 5 1/2 inch single six convertible, my brother gave it to me last year. I do keep a 239 SIG in the console but that's for 2 legged varmints off the ranch. Now that the mesquites are out my rifle stays at the house.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:19 PM
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:25 PM
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RafterH
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Ruger NMBH 45 Colt. Never lets me down.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:26 PM
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:38 PM
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Western
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Sig 229 and usually my CZ .22 if I'm walking.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:38 PM
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Ruger Single Six in .32 Mag.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 12:43 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 01:14 PM
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Old High Standard double 9, 6" barrel in 22 cal, always loaded with hollow points. All I've ever needed as a back up for wounded animals except for a few times my 30/30 was the go to tracking gun, 22 was still on the hip. Have finished off deer, pigs, bobcat, popped truck loads of rabbits, snakes, whatever. In the last 20 yrs have shot 99 percent of my trapped pigs with it. Have buddies that carry big side arms and can't hit squat when it's time to seal the deal. I love my HS 22. If I'm going hunting with a pistol I take my 357 mag. Probably wouldn't admit to killing deer with a .22 LR.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 01:23 PM
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Old High Standard double 9, 6" barrel in 22 cal, always loaded with hollow points. All I've ever needed as a back up for wounded animals except for a few times my 30/30 was the go to tracking gun, 22 was still on the hip. Have finished off deer, pigs, bobcat, popped truck loads of rabbits, snakes, whatever. In the last 20 yrs have shot 99 percent of my trapped pigs with it. Have buddies that carry big side arms and can't hit squat when it's time to seal the deal. I love my HS 22. If I'm going hunting with a pistol I take my 357 mag. Probably wouldn't admit to killing deer with a .22 LR. .gif "angel")
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 01:24 PM
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 01:26 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Old High Standard double 9, 6" barrel in 22 cal, always loaded with hollow points. All I've ever needed as a back up for wounded animals except for a few times my 30/30 was the go to tracking gun, 22 was still on the hip. Have finished off deer, pigs, bobcat, popped truck loads of rabbits, snakes, whatever. In the last 20 yrs have shot 99 percent of my trapped pigs with it. Have buddies that carry big side arms and can't hit squat when it's time to seal the deal. I love my HS 22. If I'm going hunting with a pistol I take my 357 mag. Probably wouldn't admit to killing deer with a .22 LR. Pretty sure it wasn't in archery season, already had a centerfire bullet hole.. I bet it wil be alright
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 01:41 PM
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Old High Standard double 9, 6" barrel in 22 cal, always loaded with hollow points. All I've ever needed as a back up for wounded animals except for a few times my 30/30 was the go to tracking gun, 22 was still on the hip. Have finished off deer, pigs, bobcat, popped truck loads of rabbits, snakes, whatever. In the last 20 yrs have shot 99 percent of my trapped pigs with it. Have buddies that carry big side arms and can't hit squat when it's time to seal the deal. I love my HS 22. If I'm going hunting with a pistol I take my 357 mag. Probably wouldn't admit to killing deer with a .22 LR. Pretty sure it wasn't in archery season, already had a centerfire bullet hole.. I bet it wil be alright Yes sir, that is correct and is OK according to my Game Warden friends.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 03:12 PM
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I only carry a side arm when im running traps or bow hunting on the ground. I shot a 185 lb boar last year with my bow. I was sitting indian style on the ground with nothing between me and him but 5 yards of air. The 45 colt made me feel better, but likely wouldn't have done me any better.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 04:18 PM
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S&W 460XVR, does the job on snakes and/or pigs out to 100yds
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 05:22 PM
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I Cary a .357 revolver with 2 shotshell and 3 hollow points.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 05:23 PM
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Taurus Judge. Took 13 rattlers the first 4 months I had it. Carried it this past Easter weekend on a hog/turkey hunt and took a hog that just HAD to investigate my decoy at about 20 yards w/ 45 LC lead. Ran about 10 steps before piling up. Two hours later, I took a nice bird w/ the 12 gauge. 
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 06:24 PM
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/07/15 10:12 PM
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I don't carry one since I always have my .22 mag rifle and .223 with me. Same here.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/08/15 01:26 AM
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I carry an M&P 40 compact. Its nice to carry and has been reliable through all the dirt and grim I've put it through.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/08/15 02:32 AM
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I wish I had a ranch to carry on. When on someone else's property though, with their permission, I carry a glock 30.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/08/15 10:12 AM
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S&W Shield .40 everyday all day 
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/08/15 12:59 PM
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Right now I carry an M&P 22 for snakes (great little gun and fun/cheap to shoot), but I'm about to upgrade to an M&P 40. As an extension of the OP's question, what kinds of holsters are you guys using for your ranch hand guns? For my 22, I use a low budget holster. For my 40, I'm considering something like this, but I don't have any experience with this type of holster and I want to make sure it's secure enough for traipsing around the ranch. I also like the cheapo holster for my 22 because it has a slot for an extra magazine.
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/08/15 02:11 PM
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Re: What kind of sidearm do you carry on ranch
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04/09/15 04:43 AM
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I don't carry one all the time but when I do it is almost always a 45 ACP (Ruger P97 DC).
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