8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns Lead

8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns

From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you’re far from help.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 350 X-Frame

A revolver chambered for the 350 Legend, the Model 350 X-Frame is a dream for both handgun hunters and those who live in straight-wall-only states. With a seven-round cylinder, this surprisingly soft shooter is field-ready right out of the box.

Video: Taurus Raging Hunter 10.5-inch .460 S&W Magnum

For 2023, Taurus introduces its Raging Hunter .460 S&W Magnum, featuring a 10.5-inch barrel with a proprietary compensator that drastically tames recoil, and a bottom rail for attaching stabilizing devices like bipods or shooting sticks.

2022 Handgun of the Year: Colt Anaconda

When Colt introduced its new and improved Python revolver a couple of years ago, hunters admired it but waited for their gun: the Anaconda. Last year they got it, a .44 Magnum hunting handgun with a glossy finish, big grips and the world-famous Colt ventilated rib.

First Look: Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver

The Taurus 856 has been a favorite for revolver fans, thanks to its small frame and reliable, smooth operation. The new 856 Executive Grade takes that same dependability and elevates it with several appearance and performance modifications.

First Look: Magnum Research BFR .500 Linebaugh

Chambered in .500 Linebaugh, the newest Magnum Research BFR features a Bisley grip, brushed stainless-steel construction, a 5-shot cylinder and a 7½-inch stress-relieved barrel.

Gun Sight Solutions for Aging Eyes

What makes an open-sighted handgun most attractive is how easy it is to carry and how quickly it may be pressed into action. However, as hunters age we usually fall victim to presbyopia and struggle to focus on near objects, making it difficult to focus on the front sight of a handgun. Here’s what the author’s learned as he’s aged and discovered solutions to the problem.

New for 2022: Colt Python 3-Inch

In 2020, Colt relaunched its renowned Python revolver with two barrel length options—4.25-inch and 6-inch. For 2022, the company has announced that it is bringing back the 3-inch-barrelled version.

Ruger Announces New Birdshead-Style Wrangler Revolvers

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has added three new models to its Wrangler line of single-action revolvers.

Hardware: Colt Anaconda

Colt’s popular “Snake Gun” revolver series gains a new addition with the updated Anaconda, featuring a fully adjustable rear sight, wide hammer spur, open-back rubber Hogue grips, replaceable front sight with orange insert, and a top strap already drilled and tapped for mounting optics.

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