The first critter of any significance was back in the mid-80's ... a doe with a newly introduced S&W Mod 657 with an 8 3/8" barrel and iron sights. I was shooting a handload comprised of a Sierra 170 gr JHC and Blue Dot powder producing a MV of about 1550 fps.

Within 10 minutes of that kill I had two more does on the ground. Lots of dragging was done that cold morning and I was hooked on handgun hunting.