Pistols for stalking HD

[25 Sharps]

Interesting did he say why, must be a good reason

Not sure on the model but stock was similar to that you posted above, essentially the pistol grip is 2” too far back so you end up holding it at the wrist / back of the action

 

[tim@tcs]

I’ve just been looking at one for rats in buildings, RFD has one on the shelf, he advised against it!

I would too

I’ve found that a 9mm rimfire is plenty gun and loud enough for ratting

 

[25 Sharps]

I would too

I’ve found that a 9mm rimfire is plenty gun and loud enough for ratting

As a pistol configuration or shotgun? Have to say I’ve found they just bounce off rats. I just want something very printable for when they are literally running around your feet and would load dust shot for when on farm equipment within the drier.

 

[Jon P]

As a pistol configuration or shotgun? Have to say I’ve found they just bounce off rats. I just want something very printable for when they are literally running around your feet and would load dust shot for when on farm equipment within the drier.

If that a feed drier, hope you using toxic dust shot and not lead .

 

[Muir]

What would be the value in your neck of the woods these days?

Practical or monetary?~Muir

 

[tim@tcs]

As a pistol configuration or shotgun? Have to say I’ve found they just bounce off rats. I just want something very printable for when they are literally running around your feet and would load dust shot for when on farm equipment within the drier.

As a bolt action shotgun it is ok to about thirty feet

 

[Archer]

I’ve just disposed of my .410 sxs pistol, it was frankly scary to use and no better than a .17Hmr
Despite being an RFD the only path was to hand it in at the local plod shop

I remember you demonstrating this one.

 

[25 Sharps]

As a bolt action shotgun it is ok to about thirty feet

I’ve found much over 5 yards and even with 6s they pretty much bounce off and the rats run on. .357 Rossi loaded with shot does a better job to be honest

 

[Dunwaters]

Correct.
I would wager the vast majority on here stalk once a month.
There are situations where a HD is required, more so with clients at times. It's all very well people saying you don't need one. They probably never will as they will never be out enough or be in a situation where it's impossible to stand up with a rifle let alone see properly. Leave people who have one to deal with it.

The number of occasions where you actually need a pistol for HD are very few and far between, I had one and I used it a fair bit, but mostly I used it because I had it, not because I needed to.
Offhand I can’t think of a single occasion where I couldn’t have used the knife or the rifle.
A more realistic option, and far easier to carry, would be some reduced charge ammunition for your rifle.
Any handloader should be able to make you a box of whatever you like at about 1.000fps, more than enough for close range dispatch without the excessive energy of a full throttle load.

 

[Archer]

[make you a box of whatever you like at about 1.000fps, more than enough for close range dispatch without the excessive energy of a full throttle load.]

That's what I have done