My new hunting "Handgun"

[Gateholio]

About the closest we'll get to handgun hunting for now....

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Finally picked up a Ranch Hand. Mostly for my clients to use, but I'll hunt with it too. :)

45 Colt
300GR Hornady XTP Hollowpoint
It clocks out of my 16" barrel Trapper at 1600fps, I'm guessing this is making about 1450-1500fps out of the shorter barrel.

The group is at 25 yards. I shot some gongs at 50, too. Should be fun to hunt with. I've been eyeballing a big black bear recently. :)

[Ketchika]

Wear it on yer hip

[lip_ripper00]

That loop big enough for your mitt? I have been thinking about one myself.

[Gateholio]

I would prefer a smaller loop actually. Dont' know if I will order a new one, modify this one or just leave it be. :)

[j270wsm]

What's the over all length. I've been thinking about getting one for dirt biking with my kids.

[landphil]

Well, that'll be handy stuffed down yer trousers. You going to get some .45 colt shotshells for short range ditch chickens?

[Gateholio]

I think overall it's 24"

I've got some gas checks and #8 shot. I might make some shot shells but at the range they have a useful pattern, a stick probably works fine too. :)

[Slinky Pickle]

I have mine for a couple of years now (.44 mag) and am still waiting for the right black bear situation.

I figure that if I unload the magazine on him and he's still coming, it will make a pretty nice club to beat him with.

[adriaticum]

Now all you need is a ranch to complete the circuit.
I met one guy who hunts with .444 Marlin, something short like that. He took a bear with it.

[Gateholio]

The Ranch Hand/Mares Leg was definitely from Hollywood. No real cowboy in his right mind would pick one instead of a revolver or full size rifle.

[dd3boss]

Yep. Been thinking of getting one myself for a while. Be nice to pack something like that shed hunting or just out hiking and scouting in summer.

[Liveforthehunt]

Gatehouse how many rounds can it hold 10 ?

[houndogger]

Been on the wish list for my cat back pack gun.

[Gateholio]

Gatehouse how many rounds can it hold 10 ?

It's a shorty gun. Only holds 6

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[180grainer]

That thing looks incredibly uncomfortable to shoot. Doesn't seem very practical unless you're going to rob a bank.

[Gateholio]

That thing looks incredibly uncomfortable to shoot. Doesn't seem very practical unless you're going to rob a bank.

You would be foolish to try to rob a bank or get into a shoot out with a Ranch Hand. Only 6 shots, slow to load, slow to aim and shoot accurately.

[Liveforthehunt]

Thanks for the pick to get a better idea I'd that a 44 the other gun in picture ?

[sawmill]

About the closest we'll get to handgun hunting for now....

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Finally picked up a Ranch Hand. Mostly for my clients to use, but I'll hunt with it too. :)

45 Colt
300GR Hornady XTP Hollowpoint
It clocks out of my 16" barrel Trapper at 1600fps, I'm guessing this is making about 1450-1500fps out of the shorter barrel.

The group is at 25 yards. I shot some gongs at 50, too. Should be fun to hunt with. I've been eyeballing a big black bear recently. :)

Hmmmmmm,maybe stick to chucking rocks.Or get a pointy stick.Yer gonna get killed Gate.

[boxhitch]

Mare leg on on hip , and a SxS 20 ga in the same config on the other hip , now your a gangsta

[Gateholio]

Thanks for the pick to get a better idea I'd that a 44 the other gun in picture ?

Both are 45 Colts. The rifle is a 16" barrel Winchester Mdl94 Trapper

[TARCHER]

The new rifleman, for those old enough to remember that cool show

[scottwh]

A friend has one. He put a regular stock on it and its much better to shoot.

[Gateholio]

A regular butt stock will make it much easier to shoot and more accurate, but is pretty redundant for me. I've already got a short carbine (pictured above) 100 yards is no problem whatsoever for the carbine. Probably very tough with the Ranch Hand. I've never even shot it past 50 yards actually :)

The Ranch Hand is much more of a challenge to use. :)

[180grainer]

You would be foolish to try to rob a bank or get into a shoot out with a Ranch Hand. Only 6 shots, slow to load, slow to aim and shoot accurately.

You make good points and I stand corrected. I guess it's completely impractical. :)

[sparkes3]

i have a rossi in 44 mag nice and compact for the quad or pack sack good for close up work under 50 yards ,looks good lots of fun to shoot.

[Hodaka]

I've had mine (.45 colt as well) for a couple years now. I actually got fairly good shooting it - was hitting a 8" square plate at 100m 8/10 times. I found it helped to clip a single point sling on the saddle ring, then I was pushing out against resistance and was steadier.
Worked up a few hand loads, including a 330gr hard cast wfn that was whistling out at just under 1400 fps. This summer I fitted up a full size stock and it's much more practical now.

[Hodaka]

Can't seem to find the target right now, but was doing 1.5"-2" offhand at 60 yards.

[Gateholio]

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Seems to work okay. SOme guys are having feeding issues

[Steelpulse]

We have a ton of fun with our. 44 mares leg, got a custom holster for it with my brothers initials embroidered on, he took a bear with it at 5 yards, and he got 3 shotts off, it went 5 yards and toppled over, recovered 3 perfect mushhrooms

[Firstblood]

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its just fun to walk around with.

[Rock Doctor]

Mine is a 45 Colt, Chiappa, made in Italy.
Had it out with me on Sunday, but we didn't see any Sheep.

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