ArcticF7SnoPro
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I travel out west to the National Parks in the Rockiesevery summer and backcountry hike. I have always carried bear spray and my bowie knife since that was the only legal thing a guy could do, but now that I can carry into the parks I am in a debate. I have thought about carring both guns, but really I would think that would clumbsy up the situation if I had to quick draw and decide at the same time. I have two particular weapons to chose from. One being a 44 Mag Super Blackhawk. Obvious being that it is a single action, 6 shot and the most powerful selection of the two. Second being my XDM 40. Obvious being a little down on power compared to the 44 mag, but given a rapid fireminimal aim situation along with that I carry this with a mag extension with 26 total rounds.Would you take the powerful 6 shots or the capacity of 26?If Ichose my 40 it is going to be loaded with FMJ's with a JHP thrown in there every fourth or so round. They are going to be either 180 or 165 grain bullets. I like the 165's because of the FPS, but the 180s seem to have better penetration. The 44 is probaly going to have 230 grain JSP's. Any suggestions on bullit type other then what I am thinking? Also a shotgun or rifle is not an option. Realistically hiking 15 to 20 miles while gaining and desending elevation just isn't the answer to lug a long gun around let alone the attention it would bring in a National Park.
I travel out west to the National Parks in the Rockiesevery summer and backcountry hike. I have always carried bear spray and my bowie knife since that was the only legal thing a guy could do, but now that I can carry into the parks I am in a debate. I have thought about carring both guns, but really I would think that would clumbsy up the situation if I had to quick draw and decide at the same time. I have two particular weapons to chose from. One being a 44 Mag Super Blackhawk. Obvious being that it is a single action, 6 shot and the most powerful selection of the two. Second being my XDM 40. Obvious being a little down on power compared to the 44 mag, but given a rapid fireminimal aim situation along with that I carry this with a mag extension with 26 total rounds.Would you take the powerful 6 shots or the capacity of 26?If Ichose my 40 it is going to be loaded with FMJ's with a JHP thrown in there every fourth or so round. They are going to be either 180 or 165 grain bullets. I like the 165's because of the FPS, but the 180s seem to have better penetration. The 44 is probaly going to have 230 grain JSP's. Any suggestions on bullit type other then what I am thinking? Also a shotgun or rifle is not an option. Realistically hiking 15 to 20 miles while gaining and desending elevation just isn't the answer to lug a long gun around let alone the attention it would bring in a National Park.