#HandgunHunting

You don’t hear a lot about handgun hunting these days, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the rise of the autoloader—I’d argue there was more interest in handgun hunting when six-guns were the norm. Or maybe it’s just because hunters interested in the up-close-and-personal action have moved on to archery equipment. Maybe it’s because they decided that blasting away at long-range targets Elmer Keith-style is too difficult, and they want to make clean kills with a rifle that requires less practice.

Handguns are most commonly used for self-defense purposes, but they’re also quite capable for hunting usage, as long as you get the right tool for the job. If you live in an area where handgun hunting is legal, here’s a guide to what pistols and revolvers you might consider if you’re chasing smaller animals.