Going up to Black Bear country, What caliber just in case?

[pluspea]

Any body else see last nights river monsters, the pilot and guide pulled a gigantic looking 500 smith when a young bear got too close. He fired one shot into the water turning the bear, but he still did not leave. When he fired the bear took off in a hurry. They actually had numerous adult bears all around them while salmon fishing in alaska.

 

[Rule3]

Any body else see last nights river monsters, the pilot and guide pulled a gigantic looking 500 smith when a young bear got too close. He fired one shot into the water turning the bear, but he still did not leave. When he fired the bear took off in a hurry. They actually had numerous adult bears all around them while salmon fishing in alaska.

That was a Griz and they ended up letting him have the Salmon and moved off wisely.

 

[m657]

Since getting a couple proper holsters, belt carry of such as a 3" or 4" 629 is remarkably comfortable.

I prefer the chest-carry style as "tanker holster" for the 1911 or hunting length hand guns.

 

[Denver Dick]

Well, I've already got these so, here we go.

If I had to carry a shorty, it would be this baby:

If I was able to carry my trusty 5", this would be the one:

Either way, the ammo would be the same in Bear country:

Heavy .44 Magnum Pistol & Handgun Ammunition

 

[srgvaz]

I always have three guns when out one always a large caliber (44, 45, 500). The other is for everything else (9, 40) and a long gun (30 30, 223, or 00 buck in a pump). In the wild you never want to be under gunned and make sure you have a camera in case you score a bigfoot and can't drag him.

 

[Rule3]

Heck, I'm just bringing my 45 ACP with 185 +P gr Golden Sabers.
Not a a 44 Mag but 534 ft/lbs energy at the muzzle. Best I can do on short notice.

 

[cp1969]

"Short notice" is 5 minutes. We've been talking about this for a week.

A 1911 with 185 gr. hollow points. Seriously? If you're going to take that gun, at least put 230 gr. hardball in it. A 185 JHP is NOT a bullet fit for a bear. That thing was designed with flimsy-built human construction in mind.

 

[keith44spl]

Heck, I'm just bringing my 45 ACP Best I can do on short notice.

Now yer talkin'...


What distance are we gonna sight in at? ~smile~

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Rule3]

"Short notice" is 5 minutes. We've been talking about this for a week.

A 1911 with 185 gr. hollow points. Seriously? If you're going to take that gun, at least put 230 gr. hardball in it. A 185 JHP is NOT a bullet fit for a bear. That thing was designed with flimsy-built human construction in mind.

Short notice to get a good holster for the revolver. Never said it was a 1911 either. But yes I can put 230 Ball in it, Just don't have +P The 185's have a lot more energy than a 230.Plus these are bonded Golden Sabers
Light and fast vs heavy and slow.

534 vs 356 at the muzzle, 446 vs 326 at 50 yds

I'm taking a walk in the woods, I am not hunting. I'm really not too concerned about the bears. The two legged creatures are more of a problem.

Keith,

I have it sighted in at point blank, figure that's were it will all happen if it does.

I found these in the ammo box. 230gr +P T series.

 

[cp1969]

I know you're not hunting. You'd be a fool to hunt a bear with a .45 acp.

 

[keith44spl]

Short notice to get a good holster for the revolver. Never said it was a 1911 either. But yes I can put 230 Ball in it, Just don't have +P The 185's have a lot more energy than a 230.Plus these are bonded Golden Sabers
Light and fast vs heavy and slow.

534 vs 356 at the muzzle, 446 vs 326 at 50 yds

I'm taking a walk in the woods, I am not hunting. I'm really not too concerned about the bears. The two legged creatures are more of a problem.

Keith,

I have it sighted in at point blank, figure that's were it will all happen if it does.

I found these in the ammo box. 230gr +P T series.

Sir,

Good choice...With a few Hardball slipped in for good measure, maybe.

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[TXSWFAN]

I say add a millimeter to your handgun cartridge. A Glock 29 loaded with Double Tap 200 gn. hardcast.

And you can still carry it IWB.

 

[Rule3]

Nope, no 10MM in the safe. Only one lone Glock, 9mm. Lots of 40 SW of assorted makes though.

I hope you guys keep this thread going while I am away. I wonder if it is a record or near record for a bear thread??
If I do not post in 2 weeks, you'll know the Bears won.

 

[Denver Dick]

Yeah, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

Here you go: Geologist describes double attack by Alaska Range grizzly: Bear Attacks | adn.com

The only reason that I would carry my .44 Mag. loaded up with Buffalo Bore ammo is because I don't have one of these in 454 Casull.

I might only get one shot (if that!) and if I was lucky enough to get a hit, I want to impart some serious energy on that big . . . I mean BIG . . . target.

JMHO