I snuck up on a coyote once with a 1911 and blew his back end in half. 45 ACP isn't the greatest hunting round. Better off with a big revolver for hunting.

I use a XD 45 service for a sidearm in the woods. I use factory 230FMJ or my handloads consisting of 45 Super cases and 225gr cast bullets loaded to 1000 fps or so. Not a hunting load, but an adequate self defense round.

ZM