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Posted: 4/18/2019 10:43:30 PM EDT
What caliber would one like that will kill any and all animals in AZ?
Usually go with 10mm over here, wondering of I even need that in AZ? |
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I carry 10mm because reasons. Probably overkill, but I don't care.
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10mm is fine. 357 mag would be great too.
I could make do with a 9mm too |
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They have mountain lions so, something like a .44.
But, snakes are more prevalent so something in a shotgun caliber. This may be the perfect use for a Judge, 50/50 loadout. |
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Depends on where... northern AZ....a 10mm G20 fits the bill nicely. Down south on the border...I’d go with a G17 or G19x and a few spare G18 33rnd mags.
Oh...and whatever you carry...load the damn mag all the way to capacity... https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/09/dean-weingarten/a-new-mexico-bear-attack-finally-stopped-by-a-glock-10mm-pistol/ |
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What caliber would one like that will kill any and all animals in AZ? Usually go with 10mm over here, wondering of I even need that in AZ? View Quote Any handgun stops most bear attacks, even 9mm ETA when I was hiking in Arizona this fall I carried a 9-Round 9mm loaded with 147Gn HST and one spare mag. Attached File |
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Depends on where... northern AZ....a 10mm G20 fits the bill nicely. Down south on the border...I’d go with a G17 or G19x and a few spare G18 33rnd mags. Oh...and whatever you carry...load the damn mag all the way to capacity... https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/09/dean-weingarten/a-new-mexico-bear-attack-finally-stopped-by-a-glock-10mm-pistol/ View Quote Thanks, good read at the link too.... damn. |
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No real reason beyond 9mm. Other than you being a bit of a puss puss and not regularly carrying .40..
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Glock 19. Honestly I'd be more worried about 1) people and 2) snakes.
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Quoted: Kinda what i was thinking a 10mm for the mointains and 9mm for the rest. Thanks, good read at the link too.... damn. View Quote |
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Seems like a Glock 29 could do it all, switch up ammo for your needs
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Cheap used .40S&W.
The guns are built right, they have little value, and the cartridge works. |
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9 mm is fine in 99 % of situations in the lower 48
heck a 22 would probably be fine and definitely better than nothing |
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What caliber would one like that will kill any and all animals in AZ? Usually go with 10mm over here, wondering of I even need that in AZ? View Quote In Oregon you have exactly the same dangerous animals we have in AZ, so... You knockout the math. |
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Kinda what i was thinking a 10mm for the mointains and 9mm for the rest. Thanks, good read at the link too.... damn. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Depends on where... northern AZ....a 10mm G20 fits the bill nicely. Down south on the border...I’d go with a G17 or G19x and a few spare G18 33rnd mags. Oh...and whatever you carry...load the damn mag all the way to capacity... https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2018/09/dean-weingarten/a-new-mexico-bear-attack-finally-stopped-by-a-glock-10mm-pistol/ Thanks, good read at the link too.... damn. That’s what I usually do. 180 gr HST for the street and 200 gr hardcast for the trails. |
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Well... In Oregon you have exactly the same dangerous animals we have in AZ, so... You knockout the math. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes |
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Police trade in G22 or M&P 40.
Great trail guns that can handle warm .40 rounds. |
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I carry 10mm because reasons. Probably overkill, but I don't care. View Quote Harold Fish. |
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Quoted: Definitely determined to be overkill in AZ...whatever you carry, don’t carry a 10mm hiking in AZ. Harold Fish. View Quote |
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Definitely determined to be overkill in AZ...whatever you carry, don’t carry a 10mm hiking in AZ. Harold Fish. View Quote |
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Firing a warning shot was probably NOT a good idea in that situation. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Definitely determined to be overkill in AZ...whatever you carry, don’t carry a 10mm hiking in AZ. Harold Fish. |
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What caliber would one like that will kill any and all animals in AZ? Usually go with 10mm over here, wondering of I even need that in AZ? View Quote This is the only time a Taurus judge is the answer. Snakes are far the greatest threat, and there are lots of them. |
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Fish might be a cunt.
Jus' sayin;. ETA-OP, 10mm is fine, but a NAA mini revolver with .22WMR rat shot solves your most immediate threat. Snek. |
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There was a black bear in Payson that turned some ladies head into a chew toy a few years back. https://i.imgur.com/pUeo8xT.jpg View Quote |
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Anything. The only time I’ve had a hairy situation was with tweakers, not animals....I feel just fine with a G23 with 180gr XTP, but would be equally ok with any high cap 9. Weirdos are way more of a potential threat than bears or cougars.
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Quoted: Was that the one where lady walking little dog got attacked and some guy sits in his car honking at the bear as it chewing on her? I always wondered why the guy didnt drive up and hit the bear even knudge it with bumper Instead of just honk.. obviously he didn't carry. Think it was Show Low View Quote |
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Whatever is lightest. Bonus points if it can protect you from cactuseses and help guide you to water.
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