 The Goldilocks Gun, does it exist?
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What I mean is a hunting handgun with good power, good balance with or without an optic, good accuracy, just right weight etc. What are your thoughts on the hunting handgun that is near perfect in every facet?
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09/13/2016 1:46 PM
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What I mean is a hunting handgun with good power, good balance with or without an optic, good accuracy, just right weight etc. What are your thoughts on the hunting handgun that is near perfect in every facet? .480 Ruger Bisley.....  
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09/13/2016 2:17 PM
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What I mean is a hunting handgun with good power, good balance with or without an optic, good accuracy, just right weight etc. What are your thoughts on the hunting handgun that is near perfect in every facet? .480 Ruger Bisley..... I agree. But, there was no Ruger Bisley in 480 when I bought my 45 Colt version and I am quite happy with what I have. I had a SRH in 480 but when it came time to grab a gun I always reached for the Bisley due to it's size and handling. A Bisley in 480 is on my bucket list.
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09/13/2016 3:18 PM
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Yes sir, a good 5.5" Ruger 'Bisley' in .45 Colt.... 
It's not the gun, but the man behind it.
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09/13/2016 5:40 PM
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This little fellow will fit the bill.... FA M97 45 colt.  Very easy on the belt, handles extremely well, more accurate that most shooters, and it's capable of the Ruger only loads. Packs quiet a big punch in a little package. 
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09/13/2016 9:54 PM
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 This FA`s 44mag with a 7 1/2" barrel instantly came to mind after reading your post.......
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Re: The Goldilocks Gun, does it exist?
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09/13/2016 10:28 PM
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Its still hard to beat a original .44 Magnum Flat Top 
"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: The Goldilocks Gun, does it exist?
[Re: reflex264]
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09/14/2016 2:01 AM
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Just out of curiosity why the .480 over the .454 which gives you the option to use .45 colt as well?
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09/14/2016 10:47 AM
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Just out of curiosity why the .480 over the .454 which gives you the option to use .45 colt as well? Bigger yet gentler hammer. Doesn't kick like the .454 loaded to spec (65,000 psi vs 48,000 for the .480), and it makes bigger holes than the various .45s. There is not much not to like about the .480 Ruger.
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09/14/2016 10:55 AM
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That is one cartridge I have never used.
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09/14/2016 11:57 AM
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That is one cartridge I have never used. Same. It's one I'd like to try at some point, though.
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09/14/2016 12:09 PM
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Yes sir, a good 5.5" Ruger 'Bisley' in .45 Colt....
All most  except it should be super blackhawk in .44 mag. but ya got the 5.5" right  this is when i need the ability to take pictures and the knowledge to post them.
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Re: The Goldilocks Gun, does it exist?
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09/14/2016 12:14 PM
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Certainly not!
For if it did indeed exist.......all reason for continuing the search and subsequent purchases and "test evaluations" would be without meaning.
So, I will continue my search.........one gun........at a time.
"To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
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09/14/2016 1:23 PM
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Certainly not!
For if it did indeed exist.......all reason for continuing the search and subsequent purchases and "test evaluations" would be without meaning.
So, I will continue my search.........one gun........at a time. Haha! Good point! Now if I could narrow it down to only one at a time, I would be ahead..... 
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09/14/2016 4:48 PM
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"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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09/14/2016 6:41 PM
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It has to start with a 4 and end with a 1 or above.
Preferably a .45 or .480 4 5/8th to 6 1/2 in. The .45 gets the nod most days.
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I hope I never find mine. That would be so boring.
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09/14/2016 11:00 PM
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I have to agree with some of the others here. I think part of the fun of handgun hunting is experimenting with new ideas to see how well they work.
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Re: The Goldilocks Gun, does it exist?
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There are Goldilocks guns, but as you can see from the responses they are different for everyone. It would be a boring world if we all agreed on the same thing.We can give you insights and steer you away from pitfalls but. It is a journey of discovery YOU have to make for yourself,we can only nudge you down the proper paths.Enjoy !!!!!!!
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There are Goldilocks guns, but as you can see from the responses they are different for everyone. It would be a boring world if we all agreed on the same thing.We can give you insights and steer you away from pitfalls but. It is a journey of discovery YOU have to make for yourself,we can only nudge you down the proper paths.Enjoy !!!!!!! Well said, junebug!
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There are Goldilocks guns, but as you can see from the responses they are different for everyone. It would be a boring world if we all agreed on the same thing.We can give you insights and steer you away from pitfalls but. It is a journey of discovery YOU have to make for yourself,we can only nudge you down the proper paths.Enjoy !!!!!!! Well said, junebug! x2
"A quiet hit in the right place is better than a loud miss in the wrong place followed by 10 more shots on the run"
I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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09/18/2016 11:30 PM
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Picked up a 6.5" SRH 44 Mag, it's pretty cool. Great balance and very accurate and to me, not too heavy. Even comes with scope rings
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