When I was a kid I always liked handguns. When I turned 21 I bought my first handgun to deer hunt with and I never looked back. I have owned a few of them including Contenders but my favorite is the wheel gun. My father kind of gave me a hard time about using a handgun to deer hunt with until I brought home my first one with a handgun. Shot it dead right between the eyes.(no lie) Using a handgun offers a challenge like bow hunting,especially when you load your own. It's more meaningful when you score with it. More pride and more joyful.