Hello, My name is Barry my friends call me bear. I just moved
up to northern Minn (Big Falls). I've been a long gun hunter
for many years. I've been interested in hand gunning, and while
researching budget, style, etc. I came upon this site. Wow, so
much to learn, so much to read. Lots of great info here. I'm
pretty much settled on .44 mag, and either S&W, or Ruger for my
first jump. I moved here to the woods (whitetails in my yard)
from the big city (minneapolis) and need some protection walking
and playing in the woods. (bear, lions, etc). That's the project i'm
not sure which gun to get. First day reading here, and now I have some
good advice.
Thanks to all the input. And thanks for having me here.

For a people who are free, and who mean to remain so, a well-organized and armed militia is their best security. Thomas Jefferson