One thing I've noticed:

Internet wisdom says, "If you're ever accosted by an angry bear, you'll have time for only one or two shots . . . . "


Then you look at actual encounters, and that's not true at all.


Update: Handgun or Pistol Against Bear Attack: 93 cases, 97% Effective

Sort of like the internet wisdom that says "If you can't take care of a criminal attack in three or four rounds, you shouldn't be trusted with a firearm . . . ."

And then you look at actual encounters . . . .


The real world lesson is that you might need more ammo at hand than you, or other folks, think you will need.

So the 10mm semi-auto handgun has a purpose: to spit out 16 rounds of .357 magnum equivalent loads.