Always wanted to hunt hogs, but there just ain't any around here

That's one heck of a pistol Vic!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I've always liked the .410. I've got an old single shot .410 that is my number one varmit rifle. It's very handy and quite effective when loaded with buck shot.

There's actually a Derringer made that will shoot .410, I always thought it was interesting, I can't remember the brand though... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

I just wish it had a tighter pattern. Maybe my gunsmith can put a choke on it.

A wealth of interesting .410 data can be found at:
http://mcb-homis.com/index410.html

I'm now looking at the prices for a Saiga .410 after reading about more about this cartridge. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

There’s also the Thunder Five, which is a snub nose .410/.45 Colt.


If you mean the cheap black one, it’s Leinad. For a GOOD .410 derringer, check out Bond Arms.

If you want a really big ‘un, I’ve seen .45/70 derringers! American Derringer makes one that is .45/70 in one barrel, and .410/.45 in the other.

However, if you want the ultimate He-Man hand cannon, how about THIS one. That’s right, a .50 BMG HANDGUN! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That's It!!! Bond Arms! That's the one I saw! Looked interesting, but pricey. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Looks like something out of Star Wars. It also begs the question "Why?" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Well if talking about over zealous handguns.
What about the S&W 500 mag snubby? (you know the one in the "bear attack kit")


Dose anyone make a 45/74 Gov. in snub?

To answer momaw, because we/you/they can.

Yeah, they’re nice but expensive. Have you checked their website? They have different barrels you can get for them to change the caliber. I just check their site, and it just so happens they have this .PDF article there:

http://www.bondarms.com/CRSP-Aug08.pdf
SNAKE SLAYER vs. TAURUS JUDGE
Gunhunter Mag. & Buckmasters, LTD.

Good Lord, that would be so much overkill for personal defense! Like the 44 magnum, I consider such loads to be for large dangerous game. A 45 ACP, 45LC, or 44 spl is plenty for self defense. Interesting thing: I was watching Magnum Force the other night when Dirty Harry explained to the other shooters at the cop range that he used a "Light Special" load. I have fired 44 Spl from a S&W 29 and with a gun that heavy, it hardly kicks at all. Makes one wonder about carrying all that extra steel in that big "N" frame when a lighter, more compact weapon in 44 Spl would do. In any case, the Dirty Harry movies sold a lot of Model 29s for S&W.

Hey, Horn Dog. If you didn't see the video about the Judge on Taurus's website, check it out.

http://www.taurususa.com/video/taurus-theJudge-video.cfm

They pretty much say that car jackings and home defense are what this gun is designed for. As far as the surprising spread of the shot, they say that the rifled barrel actually increases the spread because it sends the shot out spiraling. Gives a new meaning to the phrase "spiraling out of control!"

My friend has this one: