AboutDave Nyce Expertise I have been an NRA certified rifle, pistol, and shotgun instructor for over 15 years. I was on the Temple University archery team, and was a pistol team captain at a gun club in Pennsylvania for 5 years. I have built muzzle loader handguns and rifles. I have used all of these weapons for hunting. I hunt North American big game, small game, and waterfowl. I can answer questions on hunting safety, getting started as a hunter, equipment and techniques for various types of hunting.
Experience NC certified CCW instructor (concealed carry of weapons). Endowment member of the NRA, Life member of: NC rifle & pistol assoc., National Trapper's Association, and Grass Roots NC.
Question I am thinking about Pistol hunting squirrel, fox, groundhog and rabbit what would be a good pistol for hunting them and how much would it cost?
Answer Assuming it is legal to hunt those animals in your area with a .22LR handgun, I would recommend an autoloader with 5 1/2" or longer barrel, like the Ruger Mark II or Mark III (from about $270), or Browning Buck Mark (from about $290).
