I'm thinking of getting a pistol to carry when bowhunting. Had a run in with a pig last year and could've used one. I'm wanting a Glock. My question is, what caliber and model? It will be used for self defense and may use it as conceal carry as well. I only own a couple .22 pistols at this time. So, what say ye? 9mm, .40, .45?

I'm not really a glock fan, I like the smith and Wesson shield. It's thin and compact but shoots well and carries well. I have the 40. I also like the compact 1911. I have a couple of kimber ultra carry's. Little heavier but great shooters and still carry well. Plus I like a 45.

9mm technology has come a long way in the penetration dept and would be the easiest to shoot.


I'll sell you a Sig 1911 if you decide to go that route though...

I've got a Glock 23 .40 cal that I've killed coyotes and pigs with. Personally, I find it too big for me to want to carry it concealed. Either a 9mm, .40 cal, or .45 should serve you well.

You must be talking about a Glock 23, Brad. The 43 is a small single stack 9mm. For something small, reliable and would require minimal upkeep, a Glock 43 would fit the bill perfectly. You can throw it in a mud hole for a week and it will still go bang after you fish it out and pull the trigger.

You're right. It's a 23. I went back and corrected it. Thanks.

Glock 19

Thanks guys. I was not sure if 9mm would be enough penetrating power for hogs.

I traded for a Glock 19 with night sights awhile back. It's going on my hip every time I go out this fall.

I have a M&P 9mm, comes with 2 clips.
Not too big but big enough.

.45 Shield gets my vote.

Anything that can potentially hurt me id want the biggest I could shoot proficiently. That being said the 45 gets my vote. My sig 1911 goes with me every time I take a stroll through the woods.

Short barrel .357

Take my 45 every time I step into the woods.

Ideally, a 10mm.........but I carry a Glock 23 (.40) with hollow point and FMJ staggered.

FF, I really like the Glock 23 platform; it's a 40 cal but I've converted it to 9mm thru a ported Lone Wolf barrel - best of both worlds. EDC is 9mm, but when I want to bring the big'un out to the field, I simply drop-in the stock 40 cal barrel, load up & am good to go. Couldn't be more happy w/my G23.

I love Glocks but don't over look a Springfield XDS its my carry gun they make them in 9mm,45 and a XD or a XDS in 40sw

Springfield XDS

Springfield xd3 in 40

Since I'm not trying to conceal anything when hunting, I either carry a Kel Tec PMR 30 in 22 mag, a Glock 20 in 10mm, or a FN FNX45. The Kel Tec holds 30 rounds, and the glock and FN both hold 15. I like the Glock and FN for hogs because there's plenty of ammo, and both are more than enough to kill a hog. I like the Kel Tec because what's not to like about having 30 rounds packed on your side?