Handguns

rspecht55

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Just curious what everyone carries when in the backcountry and there is a possible threat of bears??


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Fogalo

Lil-Rokslider
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Mar 19, 2018
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Wisconsin
Something reliable with a double stack, then alternate with two Buffalo bore and one hollow point.
 

rclouse79

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Dec 10, 2019
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Glock 10mm. After the last post about the aggressive wolves I am carrying it for more than bears. I like the 14 round capacity.
 
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Aug 20, 2020
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North Louisiana
I have a Kimber custom ii that I carry in a GFI Kenai. Loaded with Gold Dots or 230 ball. Not the common recommendation, but I sure feel better when I have it close by. And that’s more what it’s for most days.
 

GotDraw?

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Jul 4, 2015
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Maryland
.357 S&W 340PD- 2"bbl, 5 shot Titanium & Scandium ultralight revolver for black bear/mtn lion. 180gr Hardcastle flatnose.

If griz territory, then .44mag or larger

JL
 

tcpip95

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Oct 24, 2021
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Ft. Myers, FL & Blairsville, GA
I have a S&W 610 10mm revolver and a 1911 .45 ACP full frame. I also have two Gunfighter Kanai Chest rigs (1 for each). For the 10mm I shoot Underwood Xtreme Penetrator 140gr, and for the .45 I shoot BuffaloBore 255 gr +P Outdoorsman ammo. I am confident and proficient with each; just haven't decided which I will carry. Leaning towards the revolver.
 

h2so4

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Oct 10, 2019
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Colorado
Glock 43 with some good ammo. Buffalo Bore +P or Black Hills Honey Badger. That’s the go to for just about everything. I’ve not Hunted in griz country, if I did I’d probably go with 329pd - ultralight 44mag.
If I wanted to feel like a cowboy, maybe I’d haul my colt Python around for a few days.
 
Joined
Nov 26, 2020
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514
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Northeast
Glock 20 - 10mm with 230 grain hard cast handloads.

Ive got a drop belt holster, a holster that mounts to backpack waist band and a razco chest holster mounted on my fhf bino harness.
 

Rob960

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I have a S&W 610 10mm revolver and a 1911 .45 ACP full frame. I also have two Gunfighter Kanai Chest rigs (1 for each). For the 10mm I shoot Underwood Xtreme Penetrator 140gr, and for the .45 I shoot BuffaloBore 255 gr +P Outdoorsman ammo. I am confident and proficient with each; just haven't decided which I will carry. Leaning towards the revolver.
I have been considering the same with my Springfield 1911. The only predators I have to contend with are black bear, coyotes and the two legged kind. It would be for defense only so the semi-auto would probably be my choice for my area as we are not permitted to hunt with semi's.
 

SteveCNJ

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RIA 1911 10MM with 200 gr hardcasts

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