I'd just as soon sling a 4 lb Papoose,
scoped, as scope a pistol, if ever my vision deteriorates too badly. The idea is to score, and be humane in taking the game. Using a handgun is just showing off, really. It is the use of a SIDEARM to do what most men need a rifle to accomplish. If you can't do it with a real SIDEARM, then just ADMIT that and carry a rifle. Simple enough.