“Yup, some things we can do, some things we can’t and that’s firing that nasty thing. I tried my dad’s 1911A1 and only lasted two shots. Hit the target but no way I want to shoot that thing again. I use my Beretta Tomcat .32cal.”
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Having considered what to carry where I have bear to 400 pounds, puma, gators 12 feet long, and python and anacondas even longer, I decided on a heavy revolver.
However, for the recoil averse, for dealing with land predators, a flare pistol with the proper load of zirconia/magnesium or white phosphorus has little recoil compared to a .454 Casuel. And. did I mention that predators afire ARE already part way to their proper place on the food chain (BBQ!).
Hmmm - flare pistol. Using those newer CG plastic things or an older military type? I guess flare would work but not in my country (western Washington) too many trees and very dense too. When I’m home and hike around I carry a 30-30 Mod. 94. My dad put on a real good stock recoil pad. We have bear that size too plus cougar, coyote, bobcat - all sorts of woodland critters.