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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: RedHoss]
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11/03/12 07:16 AM
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Camo Momma
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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.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Camo Momma]
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11/03/12 02:10 PM
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planowallace
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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!
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Jasb]
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11/03/12 02:46 PM
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Kung Fu Widgeon
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always, makes close range shots soooo much easier than with a scoped weapon
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: RedHoss]
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11/22/12 04:46 AM
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trahansax
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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?
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: trahansax]
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11/22/12 05:15 AM
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1FowlHntR
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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!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: 1FowlHntR]
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11/22/12 06:23 AM
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target1911
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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.
"A good life is never too short" My Dad
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: target1911]
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11/22/12 12:49 PM
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splash556
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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]
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11/22/12 01:16 PM
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DMW
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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.
Dennis Benefactor Life Member NRA
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: DMW]
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11/22/12 09:28 PM
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crappie king
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I carry mine I have a holster that carries it under my left arm just cause I guess
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: crappie king]
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11/23/12 03:01 AM
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Mickey Moose
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Mickey Moose]
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11/23/12 05:19 AM
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wintertexan
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Glock 21 sf .45 acp. All the time
A PICTURE IS WORTH 1000 WORDS
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: wintertexan]
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11/23/12 02:48 PM
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ccoker
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Yes 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...
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: ccoker]
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11/23/12 07:33 PM
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Johnny Bone
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Yes , I carry my 454 casull auto.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Johnny Bone]
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11/23/12 10:58 PM
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TexFlip
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Yes , I carry my 454 casull auto.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: TexFlip]
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11/23/12 11:00 PM
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MikeBillington
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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]
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11/24/12 12:21 AM
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hoof n wings
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I do cause I look cool...
I'd ask him if he's pregnant. He missed a s__tload of periods. I'll take "things that look like a uterus" for $200 Alex.
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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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Jimbo302
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Always, .45auto.
Last edited by Jimbo302; 11/24/12 01:58 AM.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Jimbo302]
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11/24/12 02:33 AM
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rustytxrx
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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.
Rusty Texas, I luv u
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Jasb]
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11/24/12 02:41 AM
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FreerOrBust
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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
Just doing it for fun now.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: rustytxrx]
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11/24/12 04:35 AM
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forthebirds
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I carry for the little critters that dont require the needs for a 300mag
The purpose of a warrior is not to reason with the enemy but to kill him.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: forthebirds]
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11/24/12 03:00 PM
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Buglemintoday
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Buglemintoday]
#3783705
11/24/12 07:28 PM
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seacam
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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.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: seacam]
#3783725
11/24/12 07:44 PM
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Jester
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I forgot 1 time, needed it, so every time I go out I carry.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Jester]
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11/24/12 11:51 PM
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DIME BOX DEER CAMP
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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.
Last edited by DIME BOX DEER CAMP; 11/24/12 11:54 PM.
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Re: How many of y'all carry a sidearm when hunting?
[Re: Kingpin]
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11/25/12 01:19 AM
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tightlines24
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