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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: RedHoss] #3718239 11/03/12 07:16 AM
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I always carry at the lease. You can say what you want maybe I'm just trying to look cool but since I hunt alone I don't think that's the case. I carry for peace of mind. If I'm walking through the woods alone in the dark and it makes me feel better than I'm darn sure going to wear mine.

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Camo Momma] #3718677 11/03/12 02:10 PM
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I carry mine for the simple fact, I have a CCL and I can, plus I have light on it in case something comes out of woods, and I can see what it is!

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Jasb] #3718784 11/03/12 02:46 PM
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always, makes close range shots soooo much easier than with a scoped weapon

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: RedHoss] #3778435 11/22/12 04:46 AM
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What do you guys prefer when carrying out on a hunt, IWB, or OWB. What are your thought on a thigh holster?

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: trahansax] #3778487 11/22/12 05:15 AM
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I carry a Ruger .44 Super Blackhawk to the blind with me because my feeder is 60 yards away. it is a chip shot for that pistol to kill something so I always take it along for a more sporting challenge if the need arises. Last year it kinda screwed me though. was shooting for a pigs head and ended up hitting a strand of barbed wire right where I was aiming so I screwed the pooch on that deal!!


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: 1FowlHntR] #3778550 11/22/12 06:23 AM
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I just carry owb. I plan to get a good drop holster because when I'm scouting I use a backpack. The owb holster gets in the way of the waist strap on my pack.


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: target1911] #3778692 11/22/12 12:49 PM
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Always. No reason not to.


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: splash556] #3778736 11/22/12 01:16 PM
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I always carry my pistol, on the lease, off the lease...always!! I carry it at the lease just like I carry it away from the lease. In my Galco leather holster on my belt.


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: DMW] #3779756 11/22/12 09:28 PM
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I carry mine I have a holster that carries it under my left arm just cause I guess

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: crappie king] #3780491 11/23/12 03:01 AM
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Yes, a .45 ACP.


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Mickey Moose] #3780790 11/23/12 05:19 AM
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Glock 21 sf .45 acp. All the time


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: wintertexan] #3781223 11/23/12 02:48 PM
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1911 with 255g +P hardcast OWB

Why?
Because I can !

I have handgun hunted with revolvers but much prefer to carry a 1911.
Being that I use one in competition I am considerably faster putting an accurate shot on target with one. I also might want to pop a deer or pig outof the blind when one is close.

My dad never carried one hunting, an old Sako 22-250 and a Buck knife was all he ever took hunting...

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: ccoker] #3781733 11/23/12 07:33 PM
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Yes , I carry my 454 casull auto.

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Johnny Bone] #3782057 11/23/12 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: Johnny Bone
Yes , I carry my 454 casull auto.

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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: TexFlip] #3782064 11/23/12 11:00 PM
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I used to when I hunted in South TX, Freer for pigs. Carried a 357 mag. I do not carry it up here on the ranch. Don't see no need for it.


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: SatNiteSpec] #3782206 11/24/12 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted By: SatNiteSpec
I do cause I look cool...


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: hoof n wings] #3782407 11/24/12 01:57 AM
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Always, .45auto.

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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Jimbo302] #3782494 11/24/12 02:33 AM
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I carry a 6" Glock G20 because 95% of the time that is what I hunt with. I usually have my 2" 44 special in a back holester with snake shot.

If I carry a rifle I carry my field pistol. either the 44 special or my Sig SAS DAK (45 ACP). Sig shoots snake shot well. carry extra mag on weak side with Hornady 230 HP. Work great for the small pigs I hunt.

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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Jasb] #3782514 11/24/12 02:41 AM
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I carry a XD 45 tactical with me at all times on my ranch. Have a steady flow of wetbacks going through there along with big hogs and testy bovines


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: rustytxrx] #3782791 11/24/12 04:35 AM
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I carry for the little critters that dont require the needs for a 300mag


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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: forthebirds] #3783172 11/24/12 03:00 PM
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I always carry

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Buglemintoday] #3783705 11/24/12 07:28 PM
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Depends on what and where I'm hunting and how I'm hunting. Big game in a blind that I dont have to walk forever too I have my 500 S&W just in case an elephant comes by. Sneaking thru the woods 45ACP or 10MM under my left arm. Bird hunting hardly ever.

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: seacam] #3783725 11/24/12 07:44 PM
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I forgot 1 time, needed it, so every time I go out I carry.

Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Jester] #3784095 11/24/12 11:51 PM
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I carry my drop holsters with either my 44 revolver/45 xd when I am on the ranch looks cool. LOL It's better to have and not have guys lesson learned. flag

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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting? [Re: Kingpin] #3784283 11/25/12 01:19 AM
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