Posted: 11/26/2011 10:11:14 PM EDT
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I used to live in Montana where we had lots of bears and cats. I have since moved to Az where that is much less of a problem. I have a stainless Taurus tracker 44 mag that I never shoot. I am thinking of selling and reallocating a glock 19 or 23. Something that I would shoot more and would have more function. I want a ccw gun that has a bit more capacity than what I currently carry.
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No sense in owning something you're not going to use when you could use and would like an upgraded carry weapon, trade or sell off the Taurus. If it were an older P&R Smith 29 I'd agree with Furyataurus and say keep it but a Taurus Tracker .44 isn't in that league. One thing to consider is the fact Taurus typically doesn't hold value as well as a S&W revolver, and as long as you're aware of that go tradin' and be happy... 
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I like a 3" S&W 686 .357 for hiking/camping. When I lived in MT I carried a 4" 629 .44mag in the back-country. I'm not a 9mm fan for wilderness carry. In fact, I'm not an auto fan for that at all, but if I was it would be 10mm.
ETA: for CCW I use 9mm. I don't consider it wildlife protection though...... -JC |
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I don't go places where a 44 is necessary anymore. I have other calibers that would handle the wilderness here. My finances are tight and I just hate owning something just to say I have one. It truly serves no purpose here. I regret selling 99.9% of the pistols I've let go over the years. Take your time. |
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I don't go places where a 44 is necessary anymore. I have other calibers that would handle the wilderness here. My finances are tight and I just hate owning something just to say I have one. It truly serves no purpose here. Oh really? If/when SHTF already having a 44 mag that you are accustomed to shooting will be advantageous to you when you come across 44mag ammo. I have a 357Sig barrel for my HK USPC with only 600 rounds of 357Sig ammo compared to 1000 rounds of .40 S&W as my primary caliber. IT DOES NOT HURT TO HAVE A BACK-UP. Would you rather come across 44mag ammo with no weapon to use it in or come across 44mag ammo and have something to use it in? 
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Don't you have mountain lions in Arizona? Get a Glock 10mm. Yes. We also have bears but they are blackies not browns. I personally can't stand Glocks, but if the OP likes them then a 10mm Glock is a pretty good choice for a do-everything gun here in AZ. |
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I used to live in Montana where we had lots of bears and cats. I have since moved to Az where that is much less of a problem. I have a stainless Taurus tracker 44 mag that I never shoot. I am thinking of selling and reallocating a glock 19 or 23. Something that I would shoot more and would have more function. I want a ccw gun that has a bit more capacity than what I currently carry. Any thoughts guys? sounds good to me Get a good holster & belt to go along the G19 or 23 I would go G19 myself |
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I used to live in Montana where we had lots of bears and cats. I have since moved to Az where that is much less of a problem. I have a stainless Taurus tracker 44 mag that I never shoot. I am thinking of selling and reallocating a glock 19 or 23. Something that I would shoot more and would have more function. I want a ccw gun that has a bit more capacity than what I currently carry. Any thoughts guys? sounds good to me Get a good holster & belt to go along the G19 or 23 I would go G19 myself |