I've been hog hunting and I carry a 308 and a 357 magnum. I'm transitioning to a 1911 10mm. When I'm actively hunting, I carry my rifle. I have a house on 30 acres where hogs have been seen. When I'm there, I may not have my rifle on my person. I plan on carrying my 10mm. If I see any hog or otherwise dangerous animal, I will try to leave them be. Not engage.
Issue is when I have my small children with me (or whatever reason). I will still try to retreat, but I want an option to defend my kids.
Secondarily I will carry this gun when I am hog hunting. I am moving away from the 357 magnum.
In this scenario would you put a red dot on the pistol? I do have other pistols with red dots (a Sig 226 and a Ruger 22), and I like it. However those are "fun" guns. I don't know how it'll be on a gun that will get used outside the range.
Part of the reason I'm asking is I've read that some guys are making really good hits with a 10mm at 100 yards with a red dot (consistent, and accurate). I think with practice I'd like to do that, at least make me faster at 50 yards. Those hogs can run fast.
I have another pistol that I conceal carry (no red dot), I am not getting a Glock 10mm MOS, I carry a 357 magnum, a Glock is the furthest gun from a revolver.
If you did it, recommendations?
If you are completely opposed to red dots on any hand gun, that's fine, but doesn't help me.