Handgun Question

[chickortreat]

In my opinion, the Single-Six is THE best single handgun for a farm/homestead as far as pests/predators are concerned. The accuracy far surpasses what most folks believe about them. They are capable of good accuracy at 100 yards (with practice), and with the interchangeable cylinders, you can rotate between .22 S,L,LR and .22 mags, both of which are also available in "rat-shot" loads, which are great for snakes and other small, difficult to hit pests. I would never recommend the .22 magnum as a dedicated varmint rouind for anything bigger than fox/bobcat, as it's stopping power leaves much to be desired on coyotes. However, when I see a coyote in or around my yard, I'd rather get a .22 Long Rifle bullet into him than have him get away untouched.

 

[Tenneesse]

Dollar for dollar the single six in my opinion is a one that will remain a top seller for a long time. The problem I have with all Ruger revolvers is the size of the grip. Its a little too small for a big hand easily solved with a set of Pachmeyer's. but the accuracy and craftsmanship is the best. If I had a too choose the .22 for Coyote it would be the .22mag in a long gun and gain the advantage of a slight increase in velocity and energy and a long site radius to help shot placement if not on a scoped gun.

I think the best light caliber for Coyote is the .243 or 6mm. I dropped the Coyote in my earlier post using one of my .30-.30's I like to keep on the tractor. Its easy to handle and shoots fast.

Check out Varmit Als site at http://varmintal.com/ahunt.htm he does a lot of Coyote shooting and has some good tips on control.

 

[Ahab]

Another vote for the Single-Six--not that we're actually voting on anything remotely pertinent to the original poster's problem. But for Those Who Must, a Single-Six is a foolproof, highly accurate weapon readily available on the used market. I shot squirrels and rabbits with one for years, and more than a few foxes, woodchucks, and raccoons with the .22 magnum cylinder. And it was my gateway drug for the scoped Ruger Super Blackhawk I hunted deer with for many years, until my wrists got too aged and feeble to handle the recoil.

But back to the OP . . . most people are way better off with a long gun than a handgun unless you're willing to put in the hours and hours of practice needed to become truly proficient.

 

[galanie]

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Take the course and you will be able to try out several types. Then decide what works best for you.

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Have someone help you get to know guns first. A firearm in the hands of someone who never used one before is a very dangerous thing to himself and others.

I own a handgun and shotgun and have handled firearms since I was 17. I took my own kids to the range and taught them how to shoot when they were in their teens. Seeing the realization on the face of someone new to guns is priceless. Learn to respect the gun: its deadly.