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Kel-Tec Sub2000 in .40 S&W

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Originally posted by old rugged cross:
Good find NewMex. I know nothing about that Skinner. But I like it in 44mag. I have a Marlin in 44mag and I really like it. I had a Marlin in 45-70 and hated it. To be honest that is about the only firearm that I have owned that sticks in my mind as one I actual hated to shoot. I am not recoil sensitive as I have other big bore rifle's That mutha I hated and it was not the short barreled version either .

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Originally posted by hrcjon:
I've motorcycle tripped. What's the loa max that will work with your gear? That will drive the options. I don't follow Canadian law, but why can't you get a revolver in?

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Originally posted by SgtGold:

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Originally posted by maladat:
SgtGold's comment of "I'm looking for something that goes together quickly in the event of a bear or other large dangerous game." has me picturing turning a corner on a trail and finding myself face-to-face with an angry large animal 20 feet away and my gun in pieces in a case.

I should have elaborated a bit more about the intended use for the rifle in my OP. I may be doing some long distance motorcycle trecking through sparsely populated areas. My intention is not hunting, but large game protection when camping. My travels may take me through Canada, which greatly restricts my options. I would much rather pack a 44 magnum wheelgun, but that's a no go as far as north of the border is concerned. And yes, I am familiar with Canadian gun law, hense the focus on a long arm.

I could just pack a 12 gauge pump because they come apart with just the magazine nut. What I'm trying to do is find something that can be packed small without any loose parts. I would only need to assemble it while stopped for the night, or in the event of a mechanical breakdown.

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Originally posted by air:
Is the Mossberg 590 Shockwave/Remington Tac-14, a consideration?
It's reasonably normal looking,
It's definitely compact,
12ga, 20ga, or even 410ga
Many choices in ammo. Slugs, buck shot, etc.

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Originally posted by SgtGold:

Unless I'm reading the law wrong those are prohibited by statute due to barrel length.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-...ited-prohibe-eng.htm

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Originally posted by Stlhead:
Are you sure that bears pose a great risk in Canadian campgrounds or in the unlikley event of a roadside breakdown that it is worth the effort to bring a firearm? Whenever I travel to Canada they flip out at the fact that I even own firearms and threaten to search my truck for even a single stray round of ammo. If your travel plans are that dangerous would it not be wise to consider travel in a safer location?