A sidearm for field usage: revolver or automatic?

[Jack Ryan]

If I PLAN on shooting a little or might just want to while hiking or exploring a little, I'll carry a 22 , 357, or 44 mag just so I don't throw away brass and don't have to hunt it down.

I've got several revolvers I feel more than just comfortable with.

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

I had a Ruger Alaskan modified by "TK Custom" to not only handle Rhino Roller .454's but for plinking with the .45acp. It was a pretty handy trail gun. I also opted for the .45 acp in a .45LC Redhawk but the Alaskan was easier to tote around.
http://www.moonclips.com/content/machine.asp





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[Zephyr]

How was accuracy after the TK cylinder job?

[mlk3454]

The g20 gets more use in a shoulder holster but I also bring the smith 310 for a smaller package.

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

How was accuracy after the TK cylinder job?

I didn't notice any changes in the Alaskan and I hadn't shot the Redhawk before sending the cylinders off to "TK". I eventually scrounged up a set of factory compact grips (originally issued on the 3" GP100's) for the Alaskan and wow, what a difference that made in both shooting and handling. Shooting .45 acp ammo through the Alaskan was like shooting really loud .22's. It was the best $100 (per cylinder) that I ever spent. I did a write up on the conversions here;
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=124826

The Alaskan was ported by the previous owner.

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[445 supermag]

Either my G 20 or my smith SSR 357 mag would make me comfortable.

Brian

[Zephyr]

I wish Dan Wesson would bring back the Alaskan .445 SuperMag, along with the .357 Pistol Paks.

[hammer1]

Usually I carry my 1006, ive had some tresspassers the last few years. Most leave when confronted, if they dont, I got a buddy who is a sherriff's deputy. The wife found black bear tracks, and a tree that clawed up higher than I could reach. DEC officer estimates a 300 pounder. I'll be looking for him this fall. Until then, the 10mm has more than enough for my field use, and I dont worry about the stainless finish.