Four Great Handguns for Your Hiking Needs (VIDEO)

By Jacki Billings

When heading out into the wild for some hiking, it’s important to pack some security just in case wild animals look to interrupt your outdoor fun. It can be confusing attempting to choose a good gun for hiking but that’s why Guns.com is here. We’ve pulled a selection of handguns from our Vault to help make that decision a little easier.
Smith & Wesson Shield
The Smith & Wesson Shield is a concealed carry staple. Chambered in 9mm, this single stack polymer pistol packs neatly into a holster for ultimate concealment on the trails. Featuring a magazine capacity of 7+1 with the standard magazine and 8+1 extended magazine, the Shield marries a stainless-steel slide with polymer frame topping it with a matte black finish.
The striker-fired Shield sports standard white dot sights, which I recommend upgrading to a more luminescent, easier to acquire sight system. For those who prefer a manual safety, the Shield does offer models equipped with the extra layer of security; just remember to put in the time to train to that end. Though the Shield brings a smaller, compact design to the table the trade-off is that recoil is a tad more noticeable on this platform than on some

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