Hi Craig,

It would be great to hunt with a handgun (light, compact) but since I live in Canada it just will not happen as there are strict laws here on handgun ownership and use, with serious penalties.

The T/C Contender is a great system, and very versatile with the interchangeable barrels.

I have found the Marlin Papoose to be the next best thing in a compact small game firearm. I also use a Savage Model 24 Campers Companion break action .22LR/20ga that makes a good small utility gun when larger game may be on the program (e.g. .20 ga slugs for deer or black bear).

Take care,

Mike