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Originally Posted by nhboat61
I've been thinking as well as what to get. Not that I'm looking to go big game hunting , or any hunting at all (right now). I've been looking at a Remington .223, what would this round be good for.
I'm thinking of target shooting, varmit control as well as may be small game hunting.
On a side note, been thinking of also getting a handgun. My brother who is a LEO advised me to get a Sig in .380
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The .223 is fine for your stated use and as already noted the Ruger mini-14 is one way to do that.
There is no easy answer to the handgun choice. It depends on your intended use, training, proficiency and comfort. Suggest a look at the hundreds of articles available such as:
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Best%20Handgun.htm
The lower the experience/proficiency the simpler the handgun should be for reliability and safety. One simple choice: double action revolver.
A Sig .380 fills but one small niche in the spectrum of handguns.