Am I about to make the worse decision ever? Do I do it? All for one?

Sell or Save?

  • Sell The Glock and Mossberg to get the .44 mag

    Votes: 31 24.8%

  • Stay the course, you'll need that shotgun

    Votes: 94 75.2%
  • Total voters
    125
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At work on a daily bases I carry a Glock Model 21 (.45 ACP) and a Mossberg mariner shotgun when I am in valley flats and such.

I really want a S&W 629 5" stainless .44 mag revolver. But money always seems to be strapped for a new gun.

Do I sell the glock and mossberg to help afford the new gun or do I stay the course and just try and save up for the new gun?
 
I voted for the .44mag...

I guess the real question is do you prefer revolvers or semiautos? Unless you relaod you won't be able to afford to shoot the .44 as much as .45acp...
 
Since you actually carry your gun at work, the question that you need to ask is whether .45ACP has sufficient power for your needs (which I assume are predator defense).

Personally, I would say keep the shotgun, sell the Glock and buy a used 629. The price difference should be marginal. If you don’t have the money right now, wait a month or two and save up a few bucks.
 
Get the .44mag revolver. Once you get rid of that mossy, you will wish you did years ago. Like you I carried a mariner mossy for years, hummed and hawed about a .44 mag. One day, bit the bullet, got the .44, still have the mossy, it stays home 95% of the time.
 
capp325 said:
Since you actually carry your gun at work, the question that you need to ask is whether .45ACP has sufficient power for your needs (which I assume are predator defense).
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Bingo! It sounds like you carry for wilderness protection (wish everyone could but that is OT). Now if you want the 629 for protection that's fine but if you want it to stay nice and pretty carrying it all the time won't work.

For wilderness protection I would go even bigger like a S&W 460V. Or save some money and get a Ruger Red Hawk in 454 Casull done up short from Armco.

You could also get yourself a Norinco 45 and load up some 45-08 Armco loads. Carrying a small auto with 9 rounds might be better. Depends on what you are likely to run into.

Of course if the weight isn't a problem carrying the shotgun also is a good idea. But having a handgun on your belt is the best as it will always be with you and not leaning up against a tree while you do your business.


Fudd
 
23/4there said:
At work on a daily bases I carry a Glock Model 21 (.45 ACP) and a Mossberg mariner shotgun when I am in valley flats and such.

I really want a S&W 629 5" stainless .44 mag revolver. But money always seems to be strapped for a new gun.

Do I sell the glock and mossberg to help afford the new gun or do I stay the course and just try and save up for the new gun?
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If you're carrying on a daily basis, as much as I'm not a Glocker, I'd stick with it based on weight and number of available rounds. Don't get rid of the Mossberg. Save up & it will be more worth the wait.
 
ElmerFudd said:
Having a handgun on your belt is the best as it will always be with you and not leaning up against a tree while you do your business.
Fudd
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The best part about having a bear jump out at you while taking a dump is that at least you save your pants because you're taking one either way.
 
10 Chances are better than six.

Firing full power 44 mag loads needs the 629 and it isn't going to be light.
Plus you need a nice holster.
The 44 blast and noise alone will kill you, not to mention when it rains, that pretty 629 will get wet.
With the right loads, say the 230 flying ashcan, the G21 is a terrific choice. But if you want more power and are comfortable with an auto, go to the G20 in 10mm. Easy and light to carry in one of the terrific holsters available.

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Hey guys aren't you aware of what is going on with our ATC permits?

The Chief Firearms Officers are as of this last summer refusing to allow semi-auto's on our ATC permits basically banning semi-auto handguns for defense carry, the reason given at the time was that semi-auto's are unreliable but now it was because they recieved directions from Ottawa to do this...

I have now been in contact with my CPC MP and he has requested information from the CFC in Ottawa which was then forwarded to the BC/Yukon office in Surrey as to why ATC holders are being banned from semi-auto carry as well as to why we are also now being limited to only 2 revolvers.

This summer I was turned down on my ATC renewal to have my semi-autos included on my new ATC permit and am now only allowed 2 revolvers.

In the start of November the old Chief Firearms Officer was replaced by Terry Hamilton the newest BC/Yukon CFO.

A small group of firearms enthusists had a meeting with Terry right after she took over and when she was questioned about why semi-auto's are being banned she stated that she hadn't heard that that was happening and that she would check into it.

After I heard about the meeting and what Terry had said I sent in a request to add my semi-auto's to my ATC permit and finally after 3 weeks of waiting recieved a letter turning down my request due to me already having 2 handguns on my permit.

I will be sending in a new request right away but this time I will be asking to have one of my revolvers removed and one semi-auto added. :cool:

Well I'm now going to go back and vote that you get the 629 44mag because if we can't get this addressed you will be needing the gun anyway... :(

edit to add; 23/4 if you have any questions pm me and I will try and fill you in as much as I can.
 
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No question, the .44, although I would make it an Anaconda :D. If it ever happens that you need to use it, the extra power could make a difference. Obviously it will get wet, dirty or whatnot. Big deal, it's a tool, not an ancient manuscript or something :rolleyes:. I would personally trust my life to a revolver more than an automatic, in your situation (don't b!tch me out, I use both). 10 rounds in a Glock would be nice if you're in a shootout or something. Sounds like you're well covered with either choice. Cheers

BTW, I heard they(BC CFO) were no longer issuing wilderness ATC's for automatics, I am unsure if this is a fact or rumor.
 
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Sorry update...... I work in Bute Inet and Toba Inlet and other lovely parts of the westcoast. I want the .44 for power. I can't carry a shotgun all day or I will be done by noon. I have to cover a lot of steep ground in a short amount of time. I do a lot of in and out helicopter work.

My boss carries the 10mm glock and I the .45. When a griz wouldn't leave us alone one day, with were both seconded guessing our choices in caliber.

I also got the ATC in the summer. I was advised not to carry the semi-auto. I said BS, tell me where is says I can't. (There was one leg kicked out). Then, I was also told that semi-autos are unreliable. My answer, Then why does EVERY police officer in North America carry a semi-auto? (Second leg kicked out and he fell flat on his face). Glad to hear there is a new CFO. Last guy was out to prove something to nobody.
 
I also have to agree that my shotgun sits at home and really never ventures out in the woods, unless I know I am going into a very sketchy spot for a significant amount of time. Also I really don't like my mossberg. I would defently upgrade to the Rem 870
 
23/4there said:
...I also got the ATC in the summer. I was advised not to carry the semi-auto. I said BS, tell me where is says I can't. (There was one leg kicked out). Then, I was also told that semi-autos are unreliable. My answer, Then why does EVERY police officer in North America carry a semi-auto? (Second leg kicked out and he fell flat on his face). Glad to hear there is a new CFO. Last guy was out to prove something to nobody.
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Ahhh.... so they're "suggesting" you don't use an auto, what a joke :rolleyes: As if you're soliciting them for advice... Totally agree about the police/auto comment. I don't think autos are inherently unreliablie. My point of view would be that if I fell in the mud or something, it would be one hell of a lot easier to clean out after :D Rinse it in the creek and you're good to go (after inspection, obviously;)). An auto... well I don't know but I would have doubts about using it before stripping & cleaning it. That's my 2c... Cheers dude.
 
Your pistol is only a means to fight your way back to your long gun you never should have put down in the first place.

A fool runs with only a sidearm. Get a decent sling for that shotgun and carry it. Slug or buck still outperforms any handgun calibre and is far more controllable.

TDC
 
four inch N-frame 44 mag.

the answer never changes, only the question




seriously, I've carried a 29 or 629 since 1987, and it is a little heavy (48 oz loaded) but is about the biggest DA a non-gorilla can DA one handed efectively. I'll be picking up another 106mm 629 from Barry Jensen this week, with a Weigand front ramp and a fiber-opti front sight. I will add a Cylinder&Slide fixed rear sight and it will be my new carry gun for coastal work.

Having said that, I also have a M&P 45 on the way, along with 500 45 Super cases (230 gr @1000 fps or so, loaded to 45 ACP +P pressure), but only because; 1) I can, 2) I will probably be in the interior most of 2008 and away from real bears, and 3) a M&P 45 with 11 rounds is more than half a pound lighter than a 629 with 6 rounds.

If you shoot the G21 well, find some doubletap ammo and be happy. If you are willing to put in the practice time to learn to shoot an N-frame double action, get a 629. Either way, ditch the mossberg, it will be strapped to your pack or left against a tree when you really need it. Take the $$ from the mossberg and buy 1000 rounds of ammo from canadianbdx ($300/k for 45 acp or 44 mag)
 
TDC said:
Your pistol is only a means to fight your way back to your long gun you never should have put down in the first place....TDC
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He's at work in the bush, not under fire in the army :p Wilderness ATT's are issued where it is impractical to carry a long gun, these circumstances do exist upon occasion.

TDC said:
...A fool runs with only a sidearm...
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:rolleyes: Including LEO, armed guards, etc? Never seen a Brinks guard with a slung shotty... circumstances can dictate what is appropriate to carry. Cheers
 
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