In need of a pistol for ranch use

quickslvr982

April 20, 2002 20:26

I am looking for a semi-auto pistol that i can use on a ranch in Colorado. i need both acuracy and the occasional varmint opurtunity. I would like anywhere between a 22-9mm. I dont like the ruger mark II's so please dont tell me to get one thanks for the help...quick

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  ATF

  April 20, 2002 21:06

  Get yourself a CZ 52 Cal. 762X25 about $150.00.
  
  ATF

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  Shootist3006

  April 20, 2002 23:45

  Find a Colt Woodsman.
  
  Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis

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  cody45

  April 21, 2002 01:52

  woodsman match target 6" barrel, xclnt shooter. $650 curca early 50,s

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  Mobuck

  April 21, 2002 04:07

  I've been using a ruger kp-95 9mm and find it to be accurate enough to hit coyotes at 40=50 yds and it doesn't look beatup from holster wear. It shoots lead and jacketed bullets of various loadings fine.
  
  Mobuck

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  Rembrandt

  April 21, 2002 04:33

  I'd go with a 1911 in what ever large caliber you prefer...(9mm, 38super, .45ACP, 10mm)....then get a .22 conversion kit for the smaller varmits.

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  Rob3448

  April 21, 2002 05:42

  Go to http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/Category.cfm?&DID=111&CATID=597 they have lots of used guns at good prices
  
  "I have made it a rule never to smoke more than one cigar at a time."
  Mark Twain

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  gunnut

  April 21, 2002 08:57

  In a 22 I would choose a Browning Buckmark Camper $220, In a 9mm I would purchase a Ruger P series. Both will work for the intended purpose and won't break the bank.
  
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  airborne

  April 21, 2002 09:47

  Browning Hi-Power, 9mm, 100% Belgium.
  
  B - BreatheR - RelaxA - AimS - SightS - Squeeze

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  Shootist3006

  April 21, 2002 12:56

  Go to http://www.jgsales.com/jgusedrif.html#usedhandguns and scroll down to Colt Woodsman or even better yet, go to auction #3723325. Better hurry because I might buy that one!
  
  Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis

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  Rafter-S

  April 21, 2002 18:27

  I live on a ranch and my "ranch pistol" is a stainless Ruger Single-Six 22-22mag combination. I use mostly the mag cylinder for everything from skunks to snakes to turtles. In the pickup I carry a scoped 30-06 rifle for more "serious" situations. In the house I have an old 30-30 Winchester, and in the nightstand beside the bed there is a Colt 1911.

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  k.stanonik

  April 21, 2002 18:52

  All hi powers are manufactured in belgium by FN, with that being said i think a hi power will serve you well for your intended purpose.

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  magnumcreekranch

  April 21, 2002 19:00

  Like my friend Rafter-S, I too live on a ranch and my ranch carry pistol is a Ruger Single Six with a 6 1/2 in barrel. I carry it with the magnum cylinder. I have carried everything from a Colt Gov Mod to a Ruger Vaquero in 45 LC. I prefer a wheel gun over a semi-auto for this use. If you just have to have a semi-auto I would suggest a Glock. Toughest SOB, straight shooting semi out of the box for the money.
  
  NRA Life MemberHill Country ShooterBobbyLIVE TO SHOOT & SHOOT TO LIVE.

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