Hunting Pistol

For Hunting a T/C Pistol Hunter's Package No.4962.

It's 308 and comes with a reasonably nice scope. Good round with effective take-down power and the ammo cost less than the SW 500.

For general use and fun a Glock 19 (not a hunting gun, but for when I feel the need to shoot) rounds are lower in cost to shoot. Lots of after market stuff. Great handgun to learn with.

If hunting is really your thing you could start with a 6" 357 mag Revolver. It also shoots 38s and they cost less for just shooting to have fun.

I have used them all and have yet to find one of them not to meet my specific need at the time.
Practice good sportsmanship and safety at all times and have fun.

Thompson Center:
http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encorePistols.php
Glock Info:
http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm
Smith & Wesson 357:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11101&storeId=10001&productId=14797&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=15705&isFirearm=Y