[Grog]

Looking for some suggestions,

We have about 6 acres next to almost endless state land. Wife would like to ride her horses on some of the many trails out there. About a week ago I came home from work and chased a bear down the driveway with the 944, the car gripped the corners (gravel drive), but the bear’s back end was a bit loose. The bear knew he was out of his league, so he shifted into 4x4 mode and left the track. I might have seen a cougar a few weeks ago on the main road, not sure. Anyway she went out to feed her horses the other night and heard something close to the house growling, she says it was a cat growl but almost sounded like human noises before the growl? Maybe bobcat. I looked around the next morning and couldn’t find any prints. Now she wants a side arm to carry with her at night while feeding her money pits and when she rides them off the property. The property, I partially cleared a couple acres after we moved here last summer for her animals the rest of the property is like a rain forest, plenty of places for animals to hide. Oh, and during the growl attack our old yellow lab mix was barking her head off with every hair standing straight up. We just got a new puppy, not sure what it is, maybe Australian Shepard. Thinking about getting one more dog because the old one is starting to have trouble getting around. Oh yea, my question is what side arm should she carry? I have a stainless Ruger redhawk, 44 mag 7.25” barrel, I know she can handle it but it’s still a big gun to pull out in a panic. Wife went to college on a track scholarship, discus, javelin and shot put, strong girl. She has a little shooting experience, rifles I think. I’m thinking a revolver for ease of use in a panic situation, short barrel, .357. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Steve