Advice on a snake pistol
- Racewin
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Advice on a snake pistol
I'm looking for recommendations on a lightweight gun that can be carried while hunting to defend against snakes. I've tried an airweight .38, but the loose plastic tips bind up the cylinder. Any suggestions?
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
CCI makes snake loads for various calibers including but not limited to 9mm 38/357 45acp and 44 mag. Or you could try the Taurus Judge or the S&W governor both shoot 410 shotshells.
- Racewin
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
I'm aware of the ammo, thanks though. The .410 revolvers are too heavy. I was hoping something like an NAA in 22 mag would work, but don't know if they have the same jamming issue.
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
I use the CCI 38 Special shot loads in a S&W 638 without any problems.
But that is a bit of overkill for rattlesnakes and now use the CCI .22 shot shells in a S&W 317.
But that is a bit of overkill for rattlesnakes and now use the CCI .22 shot shells in a S&W 317.
- Racewin
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
is the .22 (assuming its LR) strong enough?
Re: Advice on a snake pistol
The NAA doesn't bind with .22 WMR shot-shells. Its widely accepted that the .22 caliber shotshells are generally ineffective at more than a few feet. The NAA Revolvers are really nice. They will reliably shoot any .22 WMR ammo or at least mine does so far. I have been hiking, hunting, biking, camping in AZ for 40 years. Never been attacked by a snake. Seen dozens mostly rattlesnakes. By design they warn you before you see them so you can get away. Best defense against snakes is watching out for them and staying away. They don't hunt people or want to cause you harm. If you scare them or corner them they will defend themselves. If that happens you likely wont have time to pull and fire a pocket gun anyway before the damage is done. No need to kill a snake unless you want to eat it. But that's just me.
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
For my uses the .22LR shotshell is enough, but I always double tap them anyway.
All my shots have been around 10 feet or less.
Never had a need to shoot one further away than that.
All my shots have been around 10 feet or less.
Never had a need to shoot one further away than that.
- Stray Horse
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
No need for a snake gun. Walk away. Most people that get bit f*** with them.
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
I grew up on a ranch in Nebraska where Diamondbacks were as common as sparrows. I've killed dozens with a spade. In my opinion there is no need for a "snake gun". The effective range is extremely short, especially with small shot. If you chose a small bullet you'd better be one hell of a shot. If you are close enough for one to get you, you don't have time to draw and fire accurately. Much better to just avoid them.
- Solar_Empire
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
could always get an altor single shot pistol in 9mm. Ugly as sin but dirt cheap and reliable.
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
Bond Arms- snake slayer?
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
can't shoot politicians, oughta be same as their brother the "snake'' hadn't oughta shoot'm unless last resort, they serve a purpose
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- Racewin
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
I agree that the Bond is too heavy. If 22mag is strong enough, then the NAA would probably be ideal.
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Re: Advice on a snake pistol
First consider just walking away, they really don’t want to mess with you.
If that isn’t an option, .22 snake shot is garbage. There are not enough pellets to do the job with one shot and it doesn’t reliably cycle a 10/22. 9mm snake shot on the other hand works great and reliably cycles my glock 19. I don’t have a designated snake gun just a designated snake shot magazine whenever I go out into the desert.
If that isn’t an option, .22 snake shot is garbage. There are not enough pellets to do the job with one shot and it doesn’t reliably cycle a 10/22. 9mm snake shot on the other hand works great and reliably cycles my glock 19. I don’t have a designated snake gun just a designated snake shot magazine whenever I go out into the desert.