Reeder Custom Guns - Ruger Five Seven?

Good morning:

I did some trout fishing this AM without any luck. As I was flagellating the water I was thinking about a good " field " pistol.

I have handled but never shot the Ruger Five Seven. I am wondering how well would it serve the needs of someone out in the wilds?

I know ammunition is very expensive but notwithstanding it seems to have some good reviews.

My concern would be how well would it perform in the category of self-defense? I have read some good and bad about the 5.7 round for that particular purpose.

What are your opinions? I would appreciate any kind of input. Thank you

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most places I've been I would not bet my life on a .22 .. no matter how large the cartridge behind it may be.

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Low recoil, and has a 20 round capacity. The performance on jackrabbits is about the same as a 22magnum, which is about the same as a 9mm. The 5.7 shoots flatter. (The younger people take “flatter” to mean not push the barrel up during recoil, my meaning is in “trajectory”.)

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BEGIN AT .357 AND GO UP

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very small no matter the caliber..... [image] [image]

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5.7 may be just the ticket for a hip holster...

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I'm kinda looking myself, been sorta looking for an oddball 357 sig, or 45 gap. Biggest thing around here would be an occasional black bear, wild hog,coyote, deer or a fat man lol.
If the big browns were on the list, that semi auto would have to ride last resort, main carry would be a 454 or 475 Lb , 510 gnr etc.

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one looming down at me like that!
How big was he?

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same price and be a better gun for "in the wilds". The 5-7 is a great gun but I wouldn't go for it for self defense.

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Ruger Five Seven?

"out in the wilds"? Not sure which "wilds" but ...

The 5.7 Ruger is very light weight

SIXGUNS MORE OUT IN THE WILDS

When near a large bear the gun on your hip becomes

However, when east of the Mississippi the

How about a plain jain semi auto in 9, 40, 45 or 10mm?

That's a big bear! Would not want to have

Meant to say Looking not looming lol

you can buy a good packable revolver for about the