What makes a good "camp" gun

[Jose]

And what would/do you use?

After this last camping trip I'm thinking I really need to get a good camp gun and that a 1911 may not necessarily be the best choice. I've carried my Taurus M85 a few times while camping and it's a good size and weight and can take a beating but I want something more than a .38 Special. Right now I'm leaning towards a Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum or maybe a used Glock because they are both around the same price, have adequate power, and can take a beating. Maybe a Glock in 10mm and change it out to shoot .40 S&W/9mm (that can be done right?) for home/conceal carry.

Thoughts?

[ELVIS]

one that doesnt rust to your hip bone!

elvis-glock
cj-anything but glock
dochtr-hk or some obscure WWII rifle

god bless.

[mustang_revival]

When you say camp gun, would you need a pistol/revolver for concealed or lightweight/low bag space footprint type?

Or would a Ruger 10/22 take down fit the bill?

[IHaveAMustang]

Rossi .44 mag. Cheap, puts holes in things, wheel gun so it always goes bang bang

I have a Rossi .357. Cost me a whopping $299. Can shoot both .38 and .357

[Jose]

one that doesnt rust to your hip bone!

elvis-glock
cj-anything but glock
dochtr-hk or some obscure WWII rifle

god bless.

LOL! Well said sir!

When you say camp gun, would you need a pistol/revolver for concealed or lightweight/low bag space footprint type?

Or would a Ruger 10/22 take down fit the bill?

Eventually I'd like to have a 10/22 Take Down (I own a non-take down version right now) but this is mostly for camping in state parks so a rifle (even a .22 LR) might be out of the question.

This would be something I carry concealed (now this has me thinking about that open carry law) while around the camp site, while hiking and fishing, and in the tent at night in case I hear something that goes bump in the night. I would want something that could dispatch animals of both the two and four legged variety. I rarely go camping where bears might be a concern but maybe rabid animals and snakes (I should buy some shot shell loads).

[Jose]

Rossi .44 mag. Cheap, puts holes in things, wheel gun so it always goes bang bang

I have a Rossi .357. Cost me a whopping $299. Can shoot both .38 and .357

I thought about buying another Taurus in .357 Magnum but so many talk shit about it even though I've never had a problem with my M85. I think Rossi has the same stigma. Can't remember the name of the other brand I was thinking about, think they have a model they call the Pit Bull or something like that. But I've always like Rugers, more so than S&W's which is why I listed that particular model.

[Nash B.]

And what would/do you use?

After this last camping trip I'm thinking I really need to get a good camp gun and that a 1911 may not necessarily be the best choice. I've carried my Taurus M85 a few times while camping and it's a good size and weight and can take a beating but I want something more than a .38 Special. Right now I'm leaning towards a Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum or maybe a used Glock because they are both around the same price, have adequate power, and can take a beating. Maybe a Glock in 10mm and change it out to shoot .40 S&W/9mm (that can be done right?) for home/conceal carry.

Thoughts?

I'd prefer a semi-auto just for the capacity + ease of reloading. Not that you'll need it, but if you do, it's handy. Glock 20/29 is a good call. And it's a Glock, so if you lose it in the lake, nobody cares.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I carry my TCP in my leg pocket of my cargo shorts or back pocket.

[CJ]

Anything but glock.

[FATHERFORD]

keltec sub 2000

[ELVIS]

Anything but glock.

2/3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now where is little hitler?

god bless.

[Jester]

[CJ]

Long slide .45 with laser aiming scope.

[scootro]

410/.22 survival gun

[Gtracer]

snub nose Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan w/ 2" barrel chambered in .454


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