I think thats where Im headed too. I took a deer with my 629 and about fell out of my treestand. Its on the same lines as archery but on a different level. A handgun can be worked around those tight spots without being busted alot easier to pack and alot more funner to shot. All of my friends shake their heads at me cause when its time to hit the sticks ,they grab their shotguns and muzzleloaders and I grab my pistol and bow. To me it adds to the sport of hunting. To me its not hunting when you drop a animal at 300yrds, thats slaughter to me . That animal never had a chance. Im not anti long gun by any means but I like the fact you having to be on top of your game to score with a hand gun and iron sights.