First deer was 1982 with an 8 inch Smith and Wesson .38 so it almost had to have been a model 14. It was the first handgun I ever purchased. Shot was about 10 yards on the small doe. Walked up on her along a creek where the water masked my walking and she was in the thick stuff so her view was limited. I saw her from a distance and planned the stalk but she still surprised me when I finally found her up close. She never knew I was there. Later I thought I made a good trade as I traded it for a Marlin 39A, now I obviously regret that trade.


First Handgun Deer: ~1982 8" S&W .38Spl
SW 7.5" 686-7 with Matchdot II
SBHH .45LC 7.5"
Contender G2 .35-30/30 (Bellm), .22LR, .22 Hornet, 25-35
Glock 40 10mm; G21 Poly80 w/ 9 inch barrel (in work)