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Having a reliable handgun makes sense for a variety of outdoors people. A high-quality handgun can be effective as a snake gun, for hunting small game, signaling or scaring off animals, and much more. The type of handgun you opt for depends on precisely what your priorities are. In some situations, a lighter, higher-capacity handgun is called for in the great outdoors. Other times, a powerhouse classic like the Ruger 357 revolver is the best option. Consider which handgun is the best choice for you based on your preferred brand of outdoor adventure.  Ruger 357 Revolver Versatile Wheelgun: Judge Pistol The Taurus Judge pistol is already well-known for being a distinctive handgun, to say the least. This is because the Judge pistol is chambered for 45 Colt, 45 Schofield, and 410 gauge shotshells. That is a whole lot of versatility and a lot of firepower in a single handgun platform. The 45 Colt is a powerful cartridge still used to hunt deer and black bears. The addition o...

There is a certain mystique around really big handguns. There is also a natural wariness about them, as large handguns tend to be large caliber handguns, and those have a reputation for producing robust recoil. However, the reality is that while some pack a feisty kick, some feature milder recoil than a high-quality, well-balanced mid-caliber handgun like a Beretta 9mm . Regardless, all the following large handguns are either a whole lot of fun to shoot, an experience every gun enthusiast should have, or both.  Ruger 357 Revolver   Classic Wheelgun – Ruger 357 Revolver The Ruger 357 revolver line is an iconic firearm family and perhaps the quintessentially large, powerful handgun. A full-size Ruger GP100 or Blackhawk chambered in 357 Magnum is around 2.5 pounds. That kind of heft is good news when you are firing such a beefy cartridge. Even with the weight to draw off some of that recoil, though, there is still a substantial kick. It is power worth experiencing,...

Sometimes a handgun is worth picking up just because it is fun to shoot or admire. The trick is actually finding the handgun in question once you have identified it. Rather than bouncing from shop to shop, hoping that what you are looking for will be in stock, do your firearm shopping online. The best gun shopping platforms offer convenience, safety, and a wide selection from private sellers. When shopping online, be on the lookout for these five fun handguns. 9mm Revolver Ruger GP100 357 Magnum The Ruger 357 revolver family is iconic. A shorter-barreled 357 revolver is an effective concealed carry option for those accustomed to a powerhouse cartridge in a more compact package. Because the Ruger GP100 357 Magnum is bulkier than most, firing such a hot round through its 5-inch barrel is a blast. Smith & Wesson Model 986 9mm Luger The 9mm Luger cartridge is more commonly associated with semiautomatic pistols, however, the growing popularity of the 9mm revolver is...