Hi everybody, I too have been registered for awhile without saying hello so thought it was about time. I enjoy reading and learning all I can about the different guns everyone uses. I have had a 357 Colt Python 3 1/2" pistol for many years, although it has only kilt pop cans. I have taken a small black bear with my 480 Ruger and a deer with my T/C Contender in 7MM/TCU. I now have a T/C Contender 375JDJ to try and take an elk with. I live in Southwest Montana so there is plenty of hunting. Maybe this year for the elusive Elk.

Hey all.. Dan here..Just signed up and saying hello.Yep handle is archer9926 and I am a traditional longbow hunter and shooter.Other than that ; I just picked up a t/c encore in .223 with a Burris 2x scope and LOVE it!!.Also own a Rem. Model 7 in same caliber,a Marlin 1894 lever gun in .44 mag,Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag, My carry gun i s a Bersa .380 semi auto,T/C Hawken in .50 B.P.muzzleloader Oh yes....so many toys..so little time.
Just got the bug to use those .223 on coyotes (If I can find em')

and groundhogs.. Oh yes I reload my own brass..Guess enuf of me for now...

Welcome Dan!

Hello All,
My name is Bob Thompson. I don't hunt exclusively with handguns but they have been part of my hunting arsenal since the mid '70s. If memory serves I killed my first handgun whitetail in 1976 with an open sighted 10" octagon barreled Contender chambered in .30-30.

I live in a small town in the Ozarks of Missouri and since retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1996 I have worked full time as a Machinist. I recognize some of you from the other forums I visit and look foward to getting to know the rest of you!
Bob

Welcome to the site Bob. Those 10" octagon guns were beasts to shoot in the bigger calibers.

Thanks Gary,

They were pretty snappy in the recoil department, I think the worst one was the .44 Hot Shot barrel with 240 grain .44 mag. stuff.

Bob

Greetings!
I joined as of five minutes ago....looks like a great group to join. I have taken two mule deer with a handgun and hope to do more. Much to learn and am having fun doing it.

I am a huge single action revolver fan.

Later,

Rob

howdy to all the new guys, I'm Rod and go by wapitirod and I'm a ruger single action nut as you'll find out from reading the threads and just wanted to say welcom aboard guys and enjoy!

Hi everyone, My name is Jeff, im 23 years old and live in south eastern Minnesota. I went to college in NE MN in the town of Ely for National Park Law Enforcement. I love everything about the outdoors, hunting, fishing, you name it. I have been registered with the site for some time now without saying much because you guys have said it all!. I really enjoy the site and all the knowledge, pictures, and fun opinions shared on the site.

I hunt with a recurve bow, firearms, and muzzleloader. I used to work at Cabela's in Owatonna, MN and thats when I got into the handgun scene about 5 years ago. I am a big single action fan and currently own a 45 colt Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter with Bisley grip. It has a Burris 2-7 scope, a belt mountain #5 basepin, free spin pawl, oversize cylinder latch, and has had a trigger job. IT CAN SHOOT! I usually hunt whitetails with it, but have only killed one small MN black bear. I have been lusting for a FA 83 in 454 for a few years now, and hope to possibly order one this year.

I enjoy the site, so keep it up! I will try to post a few here and there.

Hello my name is Stan and I am new to hangun hunting but not shooting. I work for The Ohio state University as a facilities manager. I live in central Ohio where only straight wall pistol cartriges are legal for big game ( deer ) I love all types of hunting all outdoors my family my motorcycle and my Rugers. I just bought a ruger super redhawk 480 and cant wait to draw blood with it.

Thanks, Stan

Welcome aboard Stan! You have come to the right place for support and also for enabling of your gun-buying and gun-shooting habits!

Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!!!!

Howdy - I'm David. I like things that go vroom and things that go bang. New to things that go bang. Looking to get a 357 BH for an all-uses big brother to the Single Six that got me started. Protection, deer, hogs, plinkin' with .38

Welcome to the site David!

Howdy Fellas, My name is Al, and I have really wanted to start handgun hunting for a while now. Been researching what to buy to do just that, and stumbled on this sight. So far it has been a big help and you guys have helped me to make a rational choice on a good caliber. A poor mans' got poor ways, so the .308 encore it is. I live in south east Oklahoma, in the brush country, with plenty of good deer around to hunt. I'll be around to get a tip or two, once I get the bugger caught, bought, and shot. Lately, I haven't had a couple days off to get it done, and we foster kids also, so time has not been an easy thing to get a hold of. I'll try and keep in the discussions if I have any related experiences and I'll keep you posted on my progress as a hand gun hunting beginner.

Welcome aboard gents.

Hello my name is Kenny. I'm retired military, 30 years active duty, right back working for U.S Army in Afghanistan. I'm originally from Virginia where I currently own the family farm. I live in Fayetteville NC right outside FT Bragg, spent most of my career in 82nd Airborne. I've hunted 48 years, bow,pistol,long gun, black powder, anything to get me in the woods. I can be as happy squirrel hunting with my S&W 17 as I can in a treestand with my S&W 29. Here in Afghanistan, I probably spend as much time looking at pictures of my beagles and guns as I do my wife.

Kenny
S&W 29 44 Mag Bushnell scope
S&W 17 22 Cal Bushnell scope
S&W 5906 9MM

my name is mark, from lubbock texas, and i primarily hunt with pistols and primarily use the great 454 casull, also 44 mag, 475L, 460 and 500 smiths. i've taken elk, buff and hogs mostly but a few deer thrown in for good measure. also like bowhunting.

Welcome Aboard Gents and nice to have you here.

Tradmark - nice pieces... Post some pictures on the bragging board.

SW 44- Hoo Yaa and thank you for your service!!

Welcome to the site SW 44 and Tradmark!

New guy here. I am new to pistol hunting so I am here to listen and learn. I have been lurking for a while now and joined because I read all the unlocked member hunts and wanted more so here I am. I got my first hunting handgun a couple monthes ago a SBH 44 mag. and I am looking forward to busting a deer and maybe even some hogs this fall.

Welcome to the forum and N-I-C-E piece!!

New to the forum and have an interest in getting into big game hunting with a handgun and also the occasional coyote. Probably won't post much yet as I haven't picked up or even figured out what I want yet. Really like the T/C Contenders that my dad had when I was growing up and am seriously considering one for the versatility although a revolver is not out of the question. Have a friend that hunts exclusively with handguns except wing shooting and have learned a lot from him and think I can learn a lot from here as well. Thank you

Howdy and Welcome Aboard Jack!

If you spend much time on here you will end up buying all sorts of toys... LOL

Another new guy here. Have been handgun hunting for many years and Greg Richter turned me on to this place. Thanks Greg, my wife has another forum to hate. Look forward to talking with others who love handgun hunting.

Welcome aboard it's always nice to see another long-time handgun hunter come along.

Gary

Thanks Gary looking forward to getting to know others in the HG hunting community.

Howdy and "Welcome Aboard!"

If you could indulge my curiosity when you get a chance, post some eye candy on the bragging board! LOL

Duane

I am Joe and go by JH. I am new and have been visiting this site for some time. I am waiting for a 15" MGM 30-30 AI Contender barrel to go with Pachmayr decelerator grips. Thanks to Ernie I purchased Burris Signature Zee rings with inserts to mount Bushnell's new model Trophy XLT 2-6x32 scope. I am a bowhunter and dislocated my shoulder a while ago, which prompted me to take a look at single shot handguns. My first hunt will be with my son for hogs in Florida.

Welcome JH. Hope we see some success photos coming soon.

Welcome aboard JH!

Hello;
My name is Ron and I'm from Vermont. I'm an experienced rifle hunter, but I'm new to the handgun scene. I've hunted the American West and Africa but again not with a handgun so I'll be asking for help. Thanks! Ron.

WELCOME RON!!!

Ask away, someone will help you out.

Howdy and Welcome Aboard!

Duane

Hello,
I'm John, sometimes known as JT. I've been into guns, hunting and handloading since 1961 (I think)! I did some handgun hunting in the 80s, deer, pigs, and varmints using mostly revolvers with iron sights. Had a Contender back then, scoped, and used it for varmints but I just wasn't a T/C guy. I enjoyed the revolvers more. I've rifle hunted around the US and Canadian West and am just getting back into handgun hunting with the purchase of a SRH 454 plus scope.

Welcome Aboard JT!

Hello,
I'm Kevin. 50 miles south of Buffalo NY. I started hunting just a couple of years ago and finally tagged two does last season, with my 30-06 and .50 Black Powder. I can't wait to get out this season with my Super Redhawk 454 topped with a 2X Simmons.

Hello Kevin and Welcome to HH.

I'm 100 miles south of Buffalo over here in Allegany County.

Good luck with the 454 and hunting season.

Hello, I'm Jeff. I am kind of new to handgun hunting, at least for big game. I have hunted rabbits with my Ruger MKII years back. I like a challenge when it comes to hunting. I carry a Flintlcock Long rifle for muzzleloading, a Longbow or recurve for bowhunting. My passion for the Ruger Super Blackhawk was just refueled by my wife who "replaced" one I had pawned for first months rent and deposit when I was in the Army at Ft. Polk. She gave it to me on my 50th birthday, after I had already settled on and purchased a Virginian dragoon. I did not know that SBH was on order. I thought I had my present already. I look forward to hunting this fall, but I just don't know if My model 70 will like it!:) I love this site!

Welcome Ron
Welcome John
Welcome Jeff!

You have found a very friendly forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy interacting with these folks as much as I have.

Mitch