[Ranxerox]

I carry a 5 1/2 inch Ruger Blackhawk convertible in 45 ACP/45 Long Colt. I leave the ACP cylinder at the house and use the 45 LC loaded with 300 grain hardcast lead running about 1400 fps. That load will easily penetrate the shield on large hog’s with about 1300 ftlbs of energy.

Single action, eh? Go git 'em, cowboy!

J/K - Mine's a .357/9mm conversion and extremely accurate; wouldn't want to go up against a hog with it tho'.

[Dusty Road]

They make some pretty stout loads for the 357 especially in a Blackhawk frame. Buffalo Bore makes a 180 grain hard cast lead that’s moving about 1400 fps and pushing 800 ftlbs energy. I’d have no problem taking a hog with that combination. You have to have penetration to get through the tough hide of a hog, the shoulder shields are even tougher. If in doubt on a hog and if the shot is available shoot them in the head.