Long range semi auto pistol

[Inigoes]

Magnum Research BFR

45-70
30-30

 

[kc day]

I've spent A LOT of time in bear country... and I would absolutely choose something bigger than a 10mm....

When you say bear, do you mean MD kind bear, or real bears?

The 10mm has some great hardcast and bear loads. Buffalo Bore 220 gr. hardcast and Double Tap 230gr.hardcast are the ones that immediately come to mind. I personally have both of these and have shot them from my 10mm. I would be just as comfortable with 15 of these in my pistol as I would be with 6 of the 320gr. hardcast Double Tap 44 mag. in my Dan Wesson. I'am aware that the 44 definitely hits harder, it's just what you feel comfortable with in your situation. k

 

[jimbobborg]

10mm looks like 155gr at 1254fps out of a 6" barrel.

I got that speed with my 200gr LFN handload out of my 5" Kimber 10mm.

BTW, ParaOrdnance is offering a 6" 1911 single-stack in 10mm. I'm going to have to get one after I get a 10mm upper for my Witness. Also, Bazooka Brothers will make a DI 10mm upper for your AR pistol/SBR lower http://bazookabrothers.com/pages/shop/7?category=2

 

[kc day]

Im probably going with the witness. Its within my price range and i like the single action trigger. A scope mount and an RMR may even make it more fun at extended ranges.


I wonder if any local IPs carry it in stock.

Eaa has the mounts and I had great luck with their customer service. When I was in the market for mine some time ago there were no local places that had one.

 

[wbw2123]

Tanfoglio, the folks that are making the EAA also made the TZ75 before CZUSA opened up shop. Tanfoglio also supplied parts for the IMI Jehrico 947. The Tanfoglio version of the CZ has a great reputation. I have not seen any of the EAA products, but I suspect that if the pistols are made by Tanfoglio you will be happy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanfoglio

http://www.chuckhawks.com/tz-75.htm

 

[beretta_maven]

I have an EAA Witness Match 9mm, which isn't the caliber you are looking for but the gun itself is similar to the Hunter. It is an outstanding handgun, extremely well-made, all metal and it is heavy. The slide moves on the frame rails like it is on ball-bearings and the trigger is basically a 1911 trigger.

Did I mention that it is a tack driver, even at distance?

 

[woodstock]

Witness

 

[Cyclone]

This in .40 Vektor SP1 Target. 6" barrel.

 

[photoracer]

I'm looking for a long range / hunting pistol. Must be semi auto , 10mm and have a superb trigger/ sights. Must be able to stop bears, pissed of hogs and two legged predators.

What are my options.

Currently looking into.

EA witness hunter longslide
1911 in 10mm
Glock 20( custom)


I really like the witness, a bit different and it is made of steel. I heard the trigger is very nice as well. It's also high cap at 15 rounds.

Any input ?

You must mean black bears because I would not even consider using a 10mm as a bear stopper in any part of NA with browns, grizzlies, or polars. Even at close range. I consider a 41 Rem Magnum as marginal even loaded to 275g at a minimum of 1300 FPS and I only carried that because that was all I had. 480 Ruger is much better. 155g is too weeny a load. 180g is not a lot better. For bad guys and small hogs 10mm is Ok. I am not even sure if 10mm is legal for hunting in MD.

 

[Cyclone]

 

[Minuteman]

Has Kahr done anything to improve the desert eagle? Wonder if they make a 10mm version now.

 

[Minuteman]

I've been looking for an excuse to pick up a Perfect Ten since they came out.

That's stunning.

Witness

Can I get a witness?!?

 

[pwoolford]

This in .40 Vektor SP1 Target. 6" barrel.

I don't know what this is but it is sexy as hell!

 

[SCARCQB]

I think the elite Sirius Patrol of the Danish Army issues the Glock20 for POLAR bear protection. they seem to be happy with its performance.

 

[pbharvey]

I'm just curious if the handgun will be your primary weapon for this hunt or used as a backup weapon. Have you considered a big honking scoped revolver for distance work and the semi holstered in case things get crazy? (I don't even know if its legal to carry two handguns on a hunt)

 

[SCARCQB]

I'm just curious if the handgun will be your primary weapon for this hunt or used as a backup weapon. Have you considered a big honking scoped revolver for distance work and the semi holstered in case things get crazy? (I don't even know if its legal to carry two handguns on a hunt)

Its just going to be a backup weapon for hoghunts and long hikes in the woods.

I usually employ a scoped M1A for hog hunting but need a pistol for quick shots.
It takes longer to deploy the rifle from a sling. (also protection from wolves, feral dogs,mountain lions, chupacabras and rabid chihuahuas)

 

[pbharvey]

It's the rabid chupacabras that I lose sleep over.

 

[smokey]

460 Rowland for the win. That or g20 with lone wolf's longer barrels for more ass to the 1cm.

 

[wailer]

I think the elite Sirius Patrol of the Danish Army issues the Glock20 for POLAR bear protection. they seem to be happy with its performance.

Wow, learn something new everyday!!

 

[SCARCQB]

Will 230 grain hardcast bullets stabilize on the witness hunter?

Are these safe to fire on guns with polygonal rifling?