Hunting Hogs w/a Handgun

[rke]

Anyone here hunt hogs w/a 10mm? I'm thinking about getting one, either the full-size Glock or the EAA "hunter." But I first wanted to see how many of you have experience hunting w/the 10mm and what you thought. Is it a better choice than a 44 Blackhawk? Thanx

 

[powerman]

I've carried my Delta many times in pig country while hunting quail, strictly as a tool for the odd opportunity that I might see a hog, but if I were out chasing hogs on purpose I would have my .44 on me. I have dropped a hog with the Delta once and it worked just fine at close range, but I would rather have the .44 on a pistol only hunt.

 

[Rancho Loco]

Have I shot a pig with my 10mm? Nope, but I'm sure some 200 gr. XTP's loaded hot out of my 1006 would do just about any hog within reason.

But is it better than a .44 mag? I couldn't go that far.

Also consider that if you're shooting hot loads out of a Glock 20, you'll prolly need to get an aftermarket barrel.

 

[larrysogla]

You can step up to a 300 grn. bullet in a Redhawk(I du'nno about the Blackhawk 'cause the Blackhawk has a shorter cylinder, is what they say) and load it hot and it will do fine. With an automatic pistol, the pistol design has limitations on the bullet weight and powder charge. Otherwise, barrel, recoil spring and other parts may need to be replaced to accomodate the higher pressure pulse. On automatic pistols, the high pressure pulse can rupture the case and spray hot metal and powder particles into the shooter's face and eyes. I would go for the revolver for hunting purposes. Less complications to take care of. 'Nuff said.

 

[Zbearclaw]

I have killed at least fifteen pigs or so with a .22mag, all head shots in the thick swamps of S. Georgia.

I have also used .38spl on close hogs as well.

I am now bow only, but anything .40 and heavy and above should be great, the ACP has taken a ton of hogs.

THough I want to state that my comments are talking about close range stuff, all my shots with handguns were within fifteen yards aiming at the head, if you are going center mass I would go .44mag or bigger, just to be sure, I have found large centerfire bullets embedded in pigs I have killed, last thing you want is to be fifteen yards from a pig and just piss it off, that is how folks get hurt.

 

[reddog5]

10mm will do the job.

DFG does require that the handgun have at least a 6in barrel , about $150 for a G20.

I would choose the 44 if im out hunting. If im hiking and happen to cross some hogs then the 10

 

[powerman]

Reddog
I read your post a while ago and it didn't feel right. I checked the regs, here is what they say for handguns.

These are California regs:
© Pistols and revolvers using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take deer, bear, and wild pigs.

(d) Pistols and revolvers with minimum barrel lengths of 4 inches, using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take elk and bighorn sheep.

I've taken a pig with my Delta which has a 5" barrel so you had me worried.

 

[beastslayer]

I seem to recall that the minimum 6-inch barrel reg is by FHL.

Powerman - You owe us the picture and stories of that pistol whacked hog.

 

[powerman]

Sorry Beast I don't have any digital pics and it was a crappy deal. I took my dad on a guided pic hunt 5/25/96 in the Solidad CA area. I was very clear that I was not interested in using dogs, next thing I know he's dropping off some dogs, I reminded him that I didn't want that, he tells me it's just that he wants to use them to see if there are any hogs in the area. Fine, now I've told him and he's basicly telling me he's going to do what he wants. Not long after that, we drive around a curve and there's a hog with a dog on each hind leg, one on a front leg and one on his ear. The guide runs up to get the dogs off, my dad and I are just standing by the truck, I snap a couple of pic and the guide goes nuts, yells at me not to take pics of him. He gets the dogs away and tells us to shoot the hog, my dad just walks away, the hog is just wandering around in front of the truck. I tell the guide that it's his deal not ours, he's pissed and says we have to take the hog because it's been wounded by the dogs, again, not my deal. As my dad comes back the hog is getting his senses back and turns toward my dad, that's the last thing he did, 10 mil into the forhead ended the event. I could have gone to a stockyard for that hunt. The wierdest part happened after that. My dad didn't want any part of the situation, so he takes a walk. While the guide is trying to convince me how great this is my dad comes back, as we drive off he says he found a guy with a rifle hiding under some bushes a couple of hundred yards away. Again the guide goes nuts, seems like this other guy is a poacher and now he wants us to help him go get this guy. No way, why would I go after an armed guy? He keeps after us, I tell him that the only manhunter in this truck won't even talk to you(my Dad) take us home. I wish I could remember the guys name but I don't remember

 

[beastslayer]

Powerman,

Thanks for sharing.

I understand, this is not something you would be proud to write about.

And I bet this is one where you'll not be a repeat customer.

 

[Flatbroke]

I would stick with the 44.

 

[Speckmisser]

The .44 Blackhawk is definitely the better choice for a hunting gun, especially if you plan to hunt primarily with the pistol.

For a backup, either one would be fine, and the Glock might be a better bet just for weight and size.

I think the 10mm is capable, just not the best choice for handgun hunting for hogs.

 

[larrylapus]

Flatbroke,
I love those big, beautiful, mean looking, angry faced wild boars. They get all my juices pumping and flowing. Wonnerful, thanks for the picture. Where at was this taken???? God Bless. 'Nuff said.

 

[XDHUNTER]

larrysogla you have a brother!!

If only i had that gun last saturday!!

 

[beastslayer]

XD,

Why? Where were you?

Stories, stories.

 

[Flatbroke]

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Flatbroke,
I love those big, beautiful, mean looking, angry faced wild boars. They get all my juices pumping and flowing. Wonnerful, thanks for the picture. Where at was this taken???? God Bless. 'Nuff said.

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It was taken here in southern San Benito county.

 

[Troggy92]

heres one with a 40.

http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=29193

 

[boar slayer]

I carry a smith 629 classic loaded with 240 gr laser cast with 11.5 gr unique powder this load will blow through a empty propane cylinder at 50 yds.Ive had to bat cleanup on many wounded hogs for clients and some have been at point blank to distances of 75 yards we have shot at cylinders with 45 acp they only dent the cylinder no penetration at all i was surprised at that . you dont need to load 300plus gr bullets 240 is plenty .always remember more gun is better than less and hogs are one of the tuffest animals especialy with a thick cartledge plate you have to get through it or through heavy bone on a charging head shot not a situation you want to be lacking fire power in also 6'' barrel i belive is dfg reg check before you buy

 

[powerman]

Boar Slayer

These are California regs that apply to hand guns:
§353. Methods Authorized for Taking Big Game.

© Pistols and revolvers using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take deer, bear, and wild pigs.

(d) Pistols and revolvers with minimum barrel lengths of 4 inches, using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take elk and bighorn sheep.

This is the second time in this tread that barrel length has been quoted. Beastslayer is likely right, that FHL has a minumum, but CA doesn't. I don't mean to be a jerk, but we need to be careful of the info that we pass on.

 

[beastslayer]

XD,

Thanks for off line story about your unfortunate experience with the boar.

Can I ghost-write it for you here and do one also for "It Happened to Me" section of Outdoor Life?