I think either one would be a top choice, that being said, the .357 Magnum in a revolver has a lot more versatility that an auto loading 45 ACP, that fact and the better "power" numbers on paper makes me lean towards the .357 Magnum, preferably with a 140-145 grain bullet, I like the Winchester Silver tips but thats just me. For woods use, you can step it up to 180gr projectiles.


I guess I should add that when I go camping or fishing, I don't carry either. My go to gun for the last 6 years has been a Glock 23 in 40 S&W. The .357 Mag has a lot of energy and also a lot of muzzle blast which I could not see dealing with in an enclosed space.