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From: linan%argon.Berkeley.EDU@ucbvax.Berkeley.EDU (Mike Linan)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: sidearm selection
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Date: 13 Jun 91 01:59:57 GMT
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I am soliciting advice on a sidearm selection.  I am wanting to buy a
sidearm for the field when hunting, camping or backpacking.  I have a
Dan Wesson .357 and a Berreta 9MM but, niether of these are what I 
consider an appropriate field gun.  I have decided on a .44 Magnum and
now need to select a brand.  I may end up doing some pig hunting with
this gun so as usual with any gun, I will be looking for reliability 
and good quality.  I like the looks of the Ruger Blackhawk and other
"old west" type revolvers.  I would appreciate any advice on which
brand .44 Mag that fits the above description would be the best choice.

Thanks much!