I am filing for my pistol permit and wanted to know a decent inexspensive pistol that can take down a deer.

 

I have a stainless Taurus 44 mag with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. I got it like 6 years ago and paid $450 for it brand new. I love the gun. It's factory ported and has Pachmeyer style combat grips.

Can't beat the lifetime warranty either. If you break something you either get a repaired gun or a new gun in about 2 weeks time.

 

... To be clear, are you looking for a pistol or a revolver?

 

either is fine. I'll probably pick up a used one what ever it is

 

Be sure to check your state regulations, they are typically pretty specific about what can be used for deer season.

 

Yeah they're pretty picky on barrel length.

 

this is the only regulation

Handgun*- any centerfire pistol or revolver. Barrel length maximum is 16 inches

(NOTE: Possession of handguns in New York State requires a NYS Pistol Permit. New York does not recognize permits issued by other states.)

 

Wow. MN, WI and a few other places have minimum barrel lengths and minimum calibers. I would have thought NY would have for sure.

That's pretty cool. It kind of opens up your choices.

I'd still recommend a revolver for hunting due to better accuracy, simplicity and ability to take abuse.

 

yeah I like the idea of a 44 mag but I am also thinking of a 38 special. will a 38 take a deer down?

 

Them Black Powder pistols are pretty cool to use to all decked out with the scopes. Called Contenders if I remember right. But deffinately a revolver style if your goin that route. Caliber's a personal choice, just have to go to a gun shop and shoot them all cause they all will do the job.