Whitetails or black bears, this pistol can get it done. Your 1911. About 25 years ago when I was competing in IPSC every week, I took my single stack stock Colt 1911 hunting. I have the Ruger 1911 I like and carry it, "enhanced" the sights to make them easier for me to acquire. My fear is accuracy and distance, I have a monster buck that’s probably a b&c record at 20 pts. HUGE fan of the 7mm Rem Mag, as well as 270WSM. The thing shook its head and stood up. That is all my wife and I need. By the time I was ready for a second shot, the pig had gained its feet and had started its sprint out of the heavy cover away from us. Picture this. I usually take three deer a year. This would be primarily a ranch gun but would I be better off with a kimber or a delta elite for hunting deer and hogs or should I stick with the LS. They were all targets-of-opportunity and occurred during late season bird hunts or trap line checking and I just happened to have a doe tag on me. All three rounds were through and through; unfortunately this boar hadn’t developed any real armor yet. Get the American Hunter Insider newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. *WWG1WGA*. It has a higher knockdown power and gets your bear hunting job done at a distance with ultimate precision. The truth is that I vaguely remember seeing a blurred front sight somewhere on the pig’s body, and that only one of the shot’s would probably have proven fatal in the near future. In WI, minimum barrel length is 5.5" for hunting large game. More importantly for my mission, he began with the 10 mm round and has continued to expand the selection of this caliber to include a variety of loads. It was too hot and humid to be seriously hunting, but I was packing a 1911 loaded with Buffalo Bore . We kicked around some general specifications with Dave suggesting an extra inch of slide/barrel and the use of a Springfield Custom National Match barrel. That presented no problem for rifle hunters, as there were several manufacturers who loaded ammo with Barnes's excellent all copper bullets. Hopefully a Texas pig hunt with Ashley Emerson in the fall would remedy that. I have traded/bought and sold probably 20 1911’s and I currently only own one, a kimber in 10mm. I've never heard of anyone hunting deer with a .45 ACP, although I know of one person who hunts white-tails with a 10mm auto in a 1911-style pistol. The craze over 10mm long-slide hunting pistols is still booming … The pig was lying on its right side facing away from me at a slight angle. The vaunted stopping power of the .45 ACP fails if sufficient penetration is not achieved. All that said, I’m rather pleased with my performance and the outcome. :) I LOVE several rounds when it comes to deer hunting. Deer hunting 1911 Last updated December 18, 2020 Plains are wild. Have shot two deer with the 45acp. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Is there a full size 1911 in .45 that you can recommend, that may be a best choice for actual game hunting? So I just traded for a custom g20 LS with a 6.6 inch barrel with a really nice custom trigger for a glock and adjustable block OEM rear sight. I saw a deer stabbed to death for that matter. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I was still hunting, and a doe came up on me at 15 yards. Cutting to the chase, senior guide Cody Plank told me that he was having better results finishing wounded pigs with lead free 10 mm ammo than with lead-free .45 ACP. Because of the lead free premise that triggered this column, I focused immediately on the 155-grain all-copper Barnes JHP load even though I would normally have selected something heavier for general purpose pig hunting. Not trying to beat up on a new guy, but trying to save you some potential heartache. In a 1911 type pistol configuration the 10mm is just about the most powerful cartridge available. Deer are like people. I came across his stand once but my neighbors have seen him too. 45 ACP 255-grain hard cast bullets in a Galco Avenger strong side hip holster, a combination designed for quick, close-range work in heavy cover. I've never shot any deer with any of my 1911's but I have killed several with my SIG220 using Hornady 230 gr. With its 6-inch barrel, G10 grips, an integral accessory rail, and a black PVD finish, the 10mm R1 Hunter is the do-it-all 1911 of this round-up. I still haven’t spent a penny of any of the stimulus money and think I’m going to blow it on a custom 1911. There was no time for a third shot as the pig had reached open ground and broken left behind some rocks. I think that if you are willing to limit your shots to acceptable distance and power factor, you should be OK. Not really that much different than deer hunting with a .357 revolver which is fairly common. I used my 1911 on a deer this year. I must know quite a few magicians. I did have 230 gr federal fmj and when I skinned the deer the bullet was just barely beneath the skin. I've used G10 grips on other pistols and have become a true fan. I think it chronoed at 1000fps. Remington 1911 r1 Semi-Automatic Hunter The semi-automatic firearm from Remington has a black body and stainless steel slide. Bowfinger. If I do get lucky, it's much easier to carry the pistol than a rifle when dragging out a deer. I’d convinced myself a 10 mm or .45 caliber 1911 could be used successfully for hunting, keeping in mind the range limitations imposed by pistol cartridges and the hunter’s shooting skills. He does not hunt anymore. Personally, if I couldn't trust a round to reliably make it past the first couple layers of skin, I'd start reconsidering my self defense options, much less my hunting platform choices. Cousin hunting in florida, dropped hammer on deer with 270. I want one I can shoot! 49 yards offhand heart shot. Never tried it again as I wanted to see if I could do it...and I did. I carry a 7" .44 in my pack for retrieval as we have lots of wolves/bear in the area but I prefer a rifle for shooting deer, I like the kill to be as clean as possible, when I shoot. XTP's. Otherwise you'll likely loose the deer … Dave installed G10 MILTAC grips from Craig Sword and engraved 25 lines per inch checkering on both front and back strap. I'm not saying that it can't be done, since there are those here who have done it. I have hunted deer in the distant past with a S&W Model 19, 6", .357 Mag revolver and some brand of 158 grain JHPs. I own a Commander size Colt, which I'm trying to become very accomplished with. But make sure the deer is standing still when you take the shot. The third shot perforated low in the chest area just under the hide but failed to strike any of the vital organs. If you're looking to enhance your performance to better defend yourself and your family on the mean streets, take your 1911 hunting. Decided not to shoot past 20 yards. Realtree "Guns and Camo" blogger, Adam Millard, hunts and takes a whitetail with a 10mm handgun. I'm pretty sure you can kill a deer with a .45 ACP, but I'm not so sure that it will be a quick kill. The hunt couldn't have gone better. I think most people on this site are magicians. The extra length might not handle as easily in a fast and furious defensive situation, but it would provide additional weight near the muzzle for quicker shot-to-shot recovery and could provide an extra few feet per second of velocity. It well outperforms the standards of 9mm. Don’t want to only have a handgun with him around. Unless that is a long slide DW 1911 with a 6" barrel, that is not legal for deer hunting in Ohio. As we drove out onto a dirt dam near the edge of the ranch, we caught a lone boar crossing the jeep track on top of the dam. Anyway she shot back a little far and when I got there it was suffering so I decided I'd use my 45, we'll after I shot it in the neck at about 5 yards she let out a god awful bleat and luckily my FIL came over with his .17 and put her down. Not a whole lot of energy. 38 Super, ... With any luck at all, I hope to prove out the results of all this in the coming days of the Mississippi white-tailed deer hunting season, which runs through the end of January. Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Another shot broke a front leg where it joins the shoulder. Once off the road, he realized his mistake and changed course, running in our direction along the side of the dam apparently intending to pass us before re-crossing the dirt road. It was game back on! 02-24-2012, 02:37 PM. Ishi (c. 1861 – March 25, 1916) was the last known member of the Native American Yahi people from the present-day state of California in the United States.The rest of the Yahi (as well as many members of their parent tribe, the Yana) were killed in the California … The 45 Super is capable of 1285 fps with 200's in my Sig 1911. Also the .280 Remington has served me very well over the years. Not killing things. He’s known to show himself at 100 yds +. Amazing myself (and making all my Gunsite instructors proud) I had the Kimber out and delivered three fast shots, dropping the pig just before he reached the far side of the road. Jump to Latest Follow 81 - 94 of 94 Posts ... Over the years I have read every thread and article on 45acp for deer hunting I can find. The 10mm Auto is plenty powerful for handgun hunting deer-sized game without producing unmanageable recoil, and the 1911 platform is easier and more comfortable for the author to carry than a big-bore revolver. In the dim light, the gold bead stood out like a beacon, and after the first shot, it came immediately back on target presenting a second, equally clear sight picture. One shot took it out cleanly. What I lacked was a demonstration of either round’s ability to penetrate the serious gristle armor on a large boar. While .223 caliber ARs are perfectly fine for deer hunting – under the right circumstances – they’re sporting rifles, and are often ill-suited for deep woods use. His Nighthawk Long Slide 1911 is plenty accurate, too, averaging less than 2.0 inches for five-shot groups at 25 yards. We did not recover any of the bullets at the ranch, and I failed to ask the butcher in town if he found any while packaging the meat. The vehicle seemed to confuse him, and in his panic, he turned back toward the pond rather than continuing on his intended path. Bill Ruger’s first revolver was a single-action .22 … All of Mike’s shots were through and through. It began with a conversation at Tejon Ranch. Load was a 200gr lswc @ 900 or so fps. The 400-pound sow (estimated by the guide) had covered perhaps 20 yards before collapsing on the edge of the clearing. Handguns are primarily regarded as defensive weapons, which in our world means their anticipated use is against human threats. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of hunting the Tejon, it's a 270,000 acre ranch about an hour north of downtown Los Angeles that hosts seasonal hunts of elk, mule deer, turkey and various fur bearers along with year-round pig hunting. Loaded my 200 grain lead SWC in the gun loaded to over major power. Not saying that happens all the time just made me wanna get a 10mm. The gun is my best pick for bear hunting, and it is fun carrying with its high shooting accuracy. It was a perfect opportunity to slip a round into the chest cavity from behind the shoulder. I've shot 4-5 mule deer does with a standard 5" Government-style 1911. hog hunting in oklahoma with a 1911 (spot and stalk) and 270 rifle from a blind We hunt fields most of the time were I hunt and have a nice rest and a gun I know will shoot a 1" group at 50 yards any given day.. Maybe you should change out the scope on your rifle to a 4 power red dot with as large view as possible. A call to Dave Williams at Springfield Armory got the ball rolling. 10mm: Dan Wesson 1911 Razorback This last season I took 2 deer on opening day with my 10mm. Since my favorite pistol is the Model 1911 and it happens to be the perfect host for the 10 mm cartridge, I wondered if we couldn't "maximize" the 1911 by chambering it in 10 mm. I wish I could tell you I saw four perfect, precise sight pictures (one for each shot and a fourth followup,) and that any one of the three hits would have finished the action. View Full Version : Deer hunt with a 1911? I only carry a handgun when my primary hunting weapon is a muzzle loader - just to finish them off if they're not dead when I walk up to them. But what if you could use hard cast, heavy bullets in the .45 ACP? In hunting, it’s all about making that first shot conclusive, but once blood is drawn, it’s about finishing the animal. Dave runs the Springfield Custom Shop and won the American Pistolsmith's Guild prestigious Pistolsmith of the Year award a few years back. But it’s time to hang him on my wall. Leave the 1911 in your holster and use your Marlin. The other a doe at about 35 yards. I've been thinking about this alot since I started shooting my guns more and archery less. PDA. Never entered the skull. With deer season not too far away, let's stir the pot with some caliber debates. Slipping up from behind some pinion pine trees, he got within about 45 yards when he ran out of both cover and day light. Remington 1911 R1 Hunter – $550. My wife shot her first deer and her and her dad were up on one side of the draw and I was in the bottom. It is, after all, all about shot placement. Just make sure you match the caliber and ammunition to your quarry. It took it a while, but it finally expired. But big wild boars are not soft skinned animals. Change to a heavier recoil spring and go to 45 super or better yet change to 460 Rowland. I started looking for a 10mm 1911 as a potent general duty & potential hunting sidearm should the need present itself. They will die from lots of things. And yet there's nothing plain or “ho-hum” about the finished product as the picture will attest. Neither round exited the 300-plus-pound pig. A few years back, under pressure from various state and special interest groups, the ranch agreed that all future hunts would be "lead free." snubnose revolver backup gun, but a handgun with poor sights isn't a … Me and my depression era father with a WW2 1911 using 45 ACP hardball. One shot penetrated the chest cavity right at the diaphragm and while it might not have dropped him on the spot, should have put him down for the count before traveling to far. Deer Hunting. The only good thing about a Texas drought is that there are fewer watering holes for game. First off, we decided to limit ourselves to the most common deer hunting calibers: .30-06, .308, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .30-30 Winchester. All of the hard cast rounds were "through and through" the much smaller animal. Next I called Mike McNett at DoubleTap Ammunition. Any excess deer that I take is processed and given to the food bank. But I want something that … All, Featured, Hunting, Workbench / September 30, 2015 Mounting DOA Scope on H&R 20 Gauge Ask yourself is what i'm about to do SAFE???? The Remington R1 Hunter adheres to the “black is the new black” dress code for modern 1911s. Um.... Never done it, never even thought about it. Deer hunting with a 1911? After studying up on it my decision was made. What I lacked was a demonstration of either round’s ability to penetrate the serious gristle armor on a large boar. Just as he pressed off the first shot, the ram took a quick step forward and was hit in the flank by the heavy cast bullet. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! I checked out the head shot, and the thing went under his skin on his forehead, traveled around the outside of his skull and exited through his skin of the back of his head. all of the deer i have taken have been between 60-70 yards. One afternoon early in October we were driving the ranch checking ground blinds and water holes to see if there had been any action in the locations not hunted that morning. As indicated above, I had hopes of trying the heavy hard cast bullets on a large boar. It started staggering around, and went down. This is the best time of the year to be in the woods. The drag marks of the rear legs indicated the second shot had broken her back, and field dressing her revealed a jagged hole through the heart showing the first shot had totally penetrated this vital organ. When we started the hunt, Mike's 10 mm was loaded with hard cast bullets as he was expecting to take a pig, but as luck would have it, he first encountered a Corsican ram. In defensive shooting, once the threat is recognized and a first shot is fired, it’s about finishing the fight. Contact Us; Search; Home. I finally killed the thing with the rest of my cylinder. His dad set the primers to deep so gun failed to fire. A second round traveling downward through her shoulder blades ended the hunt. I’d convinced myself a 10 mm or.45 caliber 1911 could be used successfully for hunting, keeping in mind the range limitations imposed by pistol cartridges and the hunter’s shooting skills. That's about as fancy as we got because this was to be a serious working/hunting handgun with an emphasis on functional rather than fancy. No hurry on the first shot, but I've seen animals suddenly cover quite a bit of ground after taking a fatal round in the chest cavity, so it’s important to be ready for a quick follow up. Tag Archive. In the next couple months Mike and I revisited the Fort Dunton Ranch with .45 caliber 1911s and successfully took both a large sow and a Merino ram with 255-grain semi wadcutter hard cast bullets. Being a former marine rather than an ivory tower scientist, Mike uses his products afield, and when he learned that the Dunton Ranch in northern Arizona offered guided pig hunts and was halfway between our homes, it was game on. My first shot was from about twenty yards and placed nicely right behind the shoulder. You can drive nails with a chunk of barstock, but there are better tools for the job. (From the national timber fellers association). As darkness was approaching, Mike put a stalk on a large ram. All, Featured, Hunting / September 21, 2015 2015 Chainsaw Party — Winter Firewood View Post. But I'm not sure it's something that I want to do...........at least not in 45acp. Now will a 1911 in 45 acp kill a deer. For deer, about 5 yards. They were all head shots at point blank range after shooting them with a muzzle loader. Two of his 200-grain rounds broke the boar's shoulder and his back anchoring the pig before he could get into some heavy cover. The bead was located just above the tail when the trigger broke on the second round. I knew it was big, but it wasn't until later I realized how big. I have had excellent luck with a 1911 in 10mm and in 45 super harvesting white tail. He staggered, and Mike put him down with two more quick shots. I could shoot an open sight rifle at 20 yards and beyond much quicker than I could with an open sight hand gun, Meet me, Jesus, meet me in the middle of the air, if my wings should fail me, Lord, please meet me with another pair, so I can die easy. In all, the Bruin is a silky-smooth handgun designed to give hunters the maximum benefits a 1911 platform will allow with a long, slick barrel, clear sights and a trigger crisper than Kentucky Fried Chicken. Absolutely and why not? What really intrigued me was the thought of how much one’s performance might improve if a guy hunted with the same handgun he carried for self defense. At this early stage in the planning process, I could not specify what load I planned to use, so Dave suggested an adjustable Bomar-style rear sight that would let me dial in the gun for whatever load I selected. JavaScript is disabled. I killed a deer once at about 15 yards with a.357 mag. None of the 10 mm rounds using expanding bullets exited the back side of either pig, yet they all did their job, and neither pig traveled more than a few yards. I’m pretty old I think hunters have changed. Our guide, Randy, spotted a large pig bedded down under some thick cover, and we were able to approach unnoticed within 20 yards. At the time, I had no way of knowing how important that gold bead on the front sight would be. by Dick Williams - I walked up to him and shot him just above right between the eyes from about six feet away. Gun: Kimber 1911 Eclipse Custom II 10MM Ammo: Hornady 180grain JHP Cover: Ground Blind Recognizing that pig hunting, particularly wounded pig hunting, generally takes place in thick cover in dim light, Dave ordered a SDM custom gold bead front sight for maximum visibility and left all edges of the sight blade sharply defined to ensure there would be no compromising the sight picture in bright daylight. 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Here's the best way to get a deer with a 1911: A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Oh yeah. I like to take them early and then I can hunt horns the rest of deer season. Rather than harvest him I let him spread those genes. Given the toughness of wild boar, I suspect he would have recovered from this one. But for the guides who venture into heavy brush after wounded pigs with handguns, it was a different story. Hornady’s 220-grain +P load clustered three shots into 0.94 inches at an average of 1,130 fps. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2021 National Rifle Association of America, Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle Project, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Gunsite defensive training stays with you, The Effects of Bullet Shape at Hunting Ranges, Head to Head: .222 Remington vs. .223 Remington, Gun Buyers: Visit Sportsman’s Legacy, Where Classic Hunting Rifles and More Await Purchase Now, New for 2021: Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint, 2021 National Rifle Association of America. I have always wanted a 1911 and specifically in 10mm. This puts you around 44mag level I. All were shot up close in the heart/lung area and died but required a little trailing. Mike and I were both thinking that the guides at Tejon had the right idea: The 10 mm probably does penetrate better than the .45 ACP if one is restricted to lead-free bullets. If your talking about jumping deer at 10 yards and unloading on the deer with a 1911. Using the 1911 pistol and load selection for woods and outdoor uses One a 180 pound buck at ten yards. Blog. Lead free, or all copper bullets, show dramatic terminal performance on soft skinned animals, even when fired at the reduced velocities generated by handguns. BUY NOW. Deer hunting is no place for stunts. My sow took a round broadside in the chest at about 30 yards and, confused about my whereabouts, immediately started running toward my elevated location on some large rocks. I took a few deep breaths and changed magazines (that Gunsite defensive training stays with you) before venturing from cover. 1911 .45 ACP for Deer Hunting. But here's my window to buy my second 1911, in a full size. I'd say not only is that not a good choice but poor hunting. It might also assist in making more precise shots at longer ranges. Of course, the 10mm has more power than the .45 ACP, but not a whole lot more. They are densely packed creatures with tough hides and sometimes serious gristle plate for protection. 11-18-18 Whitetail deer kill. I hate those charging deer, seems I remember a company of Special Forces was taken out by charging deer several years ago. Mike did equally well, taking a 300-pound boar (also estimated by the guide) with his 200-grain Controlled Expansion load at about 25 yards. The requirements really are more similar than some folks might think. The pigs Mike and I have taken don't make for indisputable proof, but the results are more indicative than 100 rounds into a block of gelatin. My moves were all derived from my training and the repetitive exercises performed in training. Ruger Single Six. GunTalkWorld > GunTalk Forums > Handguns: General Discussion > Handgun Hunting > Deer hunt with a 1911? I had just emerged from the Jeep and gotten my feet under me when he burst through the brush on the edge of the road less than five yards from me. I wouldn't personally use a 45 acp for penetration reasons and the distance that I generally shoot. Since pig hunting (and self defense) is a year round activity, we needed something to ensure that sweaty hands would not compromise my shooting grip, particularly if rapid follow up shots were required. When deer hunting with a rifle or shotgun (slugs) I never carry a handgun because it's just more gear to drag around and added weight. Ruger Single Six Ruger. I will … I have had hogs charge me, my 3006 works. John 1911 TV; Podcast; About Us. Even better, wait until you have a decent shot. They were in ground blinds and the deer charge them he took it out with a 38 sp.. The deer fed on their corpses for several day's before drifting off, seems like they scattered and could be roaming the woods near you now. For me, deer hunting is 95% prep work. All these are 10mm View attachment 832616 I killed a deer with the Delta (first 10mm 1911 I bought) used 155 XTP with good result. 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