VAspeedgoat
Well-known member
I am thinking real serious about getting a pistol for hunting. To be up front it will likely be cased and in the farm truck for most of its life. I would mostly be shooting groundhogs or other nuisances but ocasionally would like to have something with enough power for an occasional deer. No, I DON'T shoot from the truck but often I am out checking cows or something and a descent deer will be chasing does. It would be nice to be able to set off after them without having to go back to the house.
I was curious as to what experience you guys had with old contenders vs. G2 vs. Encore. This is my main concern as I assume all of them have pros and cons.
The next question is, I am primarily looking at a pistol but like the option of going to a rifle. Is this only an option on old contenders or is the G2 and encore changeable also. I have heard newer models are not.
Next, do old contender barrels work on G2 frames or vise versa?
Last, how well do the 45/.410 barrels pattern with shot shells? I have heard that at 20 yards they are good for small game. I have also heard that the .45 will not shoot well.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated especially on caliber suggestions.
I was curious as to what experience you guys had with old contenders vs. G2 vs. Encore. This is my main concern as I assume all of them have pros and cons.
The next question is, I am primarily looking at a pistol but like the option of going to a rifle. Is this only an option on old contenders or is the G2 and encore changeable also. I have heard newer models are not.
Next, do old contender barrels work on G2 frames or vise versa?
Last, how well do the 45/.410 barrels pattern with shot shells? I have heard that at 20 yards they are good for small game. I have also heard that the .45 will not shoot well.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated especially on caliber suggestions.