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*SA-XD4ME* · 09-25-2007, 05:44 PM

you put 6-10 rounds in a Mnt Lion and there isn't gonna be anymore attack on you.

Low recoil, you are familiar with the gun. Don't spend the money.

You could use DPX from Corbon for penetration. You could load it with HydraShocks.

You could mix match the ammo. I would carry HydraShocks 124gr and mismatch with FMJ.

oldboyshooter · 09-25-2007, 07:35 PM

Heck, get a 12 gage and load it with double 00 buck shot. No worries, even if you can't shoot straight.

Bree · 09-25-2007, 07:37 PM

Maybe you better search those cliff overhangs with a helicopter and just keep the door shut! I have never heard of a cougar jumping off a cliff to attack an archaeologist working from a helicopter!

Cubicle Commando · 09-25-2007, 08:31 PM

Bonedigger, I remember a thread a while back where we were talking about carry/hiking guns in Bear and lion country. Several of us were unanimous on picking a 10MM. It(Glock, EAA, 1911) holds up to15 rounds depending on make and with a spare mag you could have at least 30 rounds of 10mm at your disposal in lion country. Imagine emptying a wheel gun after 6 shots and trying to reload under duress or animal attack........not good. We XD folk have been asking for a 10mm version for a while, for a reason.

If you had to take the 9mm, 147G +p+ and a hell of a lot of em'

I hope you dont get eaten like that Timothy Treadwell guy in Alaska. Anyone see that documentary? That was one nasty way to go.......

MrBug · 09-25-2007, 09:04 PM

Well, you could go with something close to a 357 magnum with the advantage of a semi auto. Seems like there might just be a niche for a 357 sig.

Shootum · 09-25-2007, 09:19 PM

You may not have seen the lions but you can bet they've seen you.

I like the Ruger GP100 in .357

FrankRizzoXD40 · 09-25-2007, 09:33 PM

How about a .357 magnum autoloader? Remember the Coonan?

http://www.securityarms.com/20010315.../1500/1552.htm

Frank

Reeek · 09-25-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankRizzoXD40

How about a .357 magnum autoloader? Remember the Coonan?

http://www.securityarms.com/20010315.../1500/1552.htm

Frank

The Desert Eagle comes in .357 mag, .44 mag and .50 too. I'm just not so sure about the gas operated element. Not exactly cheap either.

camdz · 09-26-2007, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *SA-XD4ME*

you put 6-10 rounds in a Mnt Lion and there isn't gonna be anymore attack on you.

Low recoil, you are familiar with the gun. Don't spend the money.

You could use DPX from Corbon for penetration. You could load it with HydraShocks.

You could mix match the ammo. I would carry HydraShocks 124gr and mismatch with FMJ.

I think I would carry all FMJ but either way a 9mm is better than nothing for sure.

AKpredator · 09-26-2007, 01:19 AM

I have a hard time saying you should bother getting something new. If you believe you need something for your situation, by all means remedy the situation. Go with an auto similar to what you already have.

I would get a Glock 20 10mm w/200 penetrators above all others for outdoor use as the round has impressive penetration and the gun is reliable, accurate, durably finished, holds 16 rounds and is much easier to use than a revolver and has excellent rapid fire capability. An extra mag, night sights and a M3 light and you are good to go. Don't hesitate to use whatever you have.

Heeeeeere kitty, kitty!

09-25-2007, 05:44 PM	#21
SA-XD4ME XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 209	9mm will work you put 6-10 rounds in a Mnt Lion and there isn't gonna be anymore attack on you. Low recoil, you are familiar with the gun. Don't spend the money. You could use DPX from Corbon for penetration. You could load it with HydraShocks. You could mix match the ammo. I would carry HydraShocks 124gr and mismatch with FMJ. __________________ "The 9mm has survived every modern world conflict in history." -- Me Last edited by SA-XD4ME; 09-25-2007 at 06:13 PM.

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Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,517 Blog Entries: 5	Maybe you better search those cliff overhangs with a helicopter and just keep the door shut! I have never heard of a cougar jumping off a cliff to attack an archaeologist working from a helicopter! __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! Life is Good. Life is Great! Get your Guns Now, Before it's Too Late!

09-25-2007, 08:31 PM	#24
Cubicle Commando XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N.N. VA Posts: 76	Bonedigger, I remember a thread a while back where we were talking about carry/hiking guns in Bear and lion country. Several of us were unanimous on picking a 10MM. It(Glock, EAA, 1911) holds up to15 rounds depending on make and with a spare mag you could have at least 30 rounds of 10mm at your disposal in lion country. Imagine emptying a wheel gun after 6 shots and trying to reload under duress or animal attack........not good. We XD folk have been asking for a 10mm version for a while, for a reason. If you had to take the 9mm, 147G +p+ and a hell of a lot of em' I hope you dont get eaten like that Timothy Treadwell guy in Alaska. Anyone see that documentary? That was one nasty way to go....... __________________ DPMS LAR 308/DPMS AP4 Springfield Armory SAR8 Marlin 336 .35 Remington Glock 19, XD 40, SigP220 Sig GSR 1911, S&W 686-4 Rock River 1911, Taurus PT92 Browning HP .40

09-25-2007, 09:04 PM	#25
MrBug XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 211	Well, you could go with something close to a 357 magnum with the advantage of a semi auto. Seems like there might just be a niche for a 357 sig. __________________ How we conduct ourselves defines us. At the end of the day we answer to ourselves. At the end of our days we answer to God.

09-25-2007, 09:33 PM	#27
FrankRizzoXD40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 7,169	How about a .357 magnum autoloader? Remember the Coonan? http://www.securityarms.com/20010315.../1500/1552.htm Frank __________________ XD-40 Service, bi-tone Crossbreed Supertuck CCW holder _________________ Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid. -Ronald Reagan

09-25-2007, 07:35 PM	#22
oldboyshooter XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13	Heck, get a 12 gage and load it with double 00 buck shot. No worries, even if you can't shoot straight.

09-25-2007, 09:19 PM	#26
Shootum XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 18	You may not have seen the lions but you can bet they've seen you. I like the Ruger GP100 in .357

09-26-2007, 01:19 AM	#30
AKpredator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 398	I have a hard time saying you should bother getting something new. If you believe you need something for your situation, by all means remedy the situation. Go with an auto similar to what you already have. *I would get a Glock 20 10mm w/200 penetrators above all others for outdoor use* as the round has impressive penetration and the gun is reliable, accurate, durably finished, holds 16 rounds and is much easier to use than a revolver and has excellent rapid fire capability. An extra mag, night sights and a M3 light and you are good to go. Don't hesitate to use whatever you have. Heeeeeere kitty, kitty!

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