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That ball of flame says it all.....better to have handgun cartridges in something with a barrel so short. Decide whether you really want to hunt at short range, and do that, without trying to push the envelope. On the other hand, if you are not willing to settle for 40-50 yards, then by all means, go get something that easily accomplishes what you want to do. In this day and age, one gun need not do everything.
 
A large part, probably the major purpose, of the gun is recreation. But it was just that protection and being able to hunt with it would be a great side thing as well. I think I've found the gun, not wanting to wait anymore to find a witness. A .357mag revolver would probably fit this bill perfectly. It's small enough to conceal carry, can shoot .38spl rounds for cheaper recreational shooting, or .357 magnum buffalo bore loads if I try hunting later. Going to put out an order, and buy the gun in a few days.
 
I went and fired a ported .357 at an indoor range. Wow, I think without hearing protection, if I ever tried to use this gun to defend the home I'd literally go deaf. I don't know if it's a dumb q, but do most of you guys who have protection guns also keep hearing protection by the bedside?
 
Eric_425 said:
I went and fired a ported .357 at an indoor range. Wow, I think without hearing protection, if I ever tried to use this gun to defend the home I'd literally go deaf. I don't know if it's a dumb q, but do most of you guys who have protection guns also keep hearing protection by the bedside?
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my two cents:

if you ever get into a situation indoors, the last thing you want to do is reduce your hearing or any other senses BEFORE you fire. afterwards, assuming you survive, your hearing will return fairly quickly & most likely before the cops arrive.

if you wouldn't put on a blindfold in a similar situation, why plug your ear-holes?

at the range, wear hearing defenders & safety goggles, but not in a real life episode. kevlar PJ's may be a better investment.
 
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