Originally Posted by Captain

I mean no disrespect to the OP or even helpful responders.

If you think that a J frame loaded with hot 357s is even decent for bear protection, I think you're delerious! Trying to fire quickly and accurately with a J frame when you are in fear of your life will be impossible except for the coolest shootist. It would probably work better whe. The bear was on top of you mauling away. Speed and accuracy at any distance under fear with sweaty hands and pounding heart, using a J frame, no!