I Guess the 10 MM is Enough for Bears

[pharmer]

In today's paper this fellow "unloaded his 10mm S&W M&P" into a Kodiak bear from too close. He gave some good advice too. Joe
Hunter Smokes Massive Bear With Pistol | OutKick

 

[Old&Retired]

Article mentioned that the bear was previously wounded.
Could that have been a contributing factor to its death?
That said, I'd still have wanted more firepower if faced with that bear!!!

 

[CH4]

Wow, one of the few positive things I’ve heard about the M&P 10mm. Just kidding

When I was working in AK, the G20 was becoming popular with the locals for critter protection. I still thought the 10mm was a little small for such duty and carried my 375 H&H or 12 gauge along with my 4” 500.

I have since discovered 10mm handguns, e.g., a couple 1911s, a couple 610s and a G29. Stoked with BB’s 220 grain hard cast, they are now my preferred woods guns.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Onomea]

There's a link in the article to a podcast wherein the hunter recounts his experience. Looks interesting, but is also over an hour and a half.

 

[Bald1]

Based on pic are we sure the hunter is not Chuck Norris ? Using an alias perhaps ? Maybe he did a mag dump then a spinning back kick. Walker style.

 

[SMSgt]

The Norwegian scientists long ago adopted the Glock 10mm for polar bear protection.

 

[jimmyj]

I would carry a Glock Model 20 10mm and if I was charged by a angry bear I would first throw a recent soiled depends in the bear's face and then empty my 10mm into the bear. If all this didn't stop the bear, call for an air strike.

 

[65Whelen]

Confirms my opinion, the 10mm is arguably the best all around pistol cartridge. No it's not a 44 Mag but you got 14+1 rounds of more power than a 357 Mag. Load it up for the woods or load it down for self-defence. I've got a Tanfoglio 10mm and it's my favorite.

 

[rockquarry]

We can now assume this is the final and absolute word on bear guns.

 

[oldbrownhat]

I would carry a Glock Model 20 10mm and if I was charged by a angry bear I would first throw a recent soiled depends in the bear's face and then empty my 10mm into the bear. If all this didn't stop the bear, call for an air strike.

You can practice with a pistol, but I'm not going to ask how you practice a quick draw with Depends.

If you can deploy a Depends faster than a pistol, "you're a better man than I am, Gunga Din."

 

[Rudi]

The Norwegian scientists long ago adopted the Glock 10mm for polar bear protection.

Norwegian scientists taste good!

 

[Oldengineer]

I have relatives that live in Fairbanks. They teach at the University. They carry Glock 20/29’s with 15 round magazines when fishing/hunting, in across the chest holsters. Buffalo Bore hard cast ammunition is a must. A 12 gauge shotgun with slugs is also a favorite when their hands are free. They feel that Glocks are a good choice for reliability and cost reasons.

Tom H.

 

[CH4]

Norwegian scientists taste good!

I hear they taste like lutefisk.

 

[alwslate]

If a Colt .25 auto is good enough for bears a 10mm auto should be overkill.

 

[lihpster]

Overkill would be a GAU-8. If I'm going after a griz, or he's coming after me, I'll take the next closest thing available.

 

[Rustyt1953]

If I encounter a Kodiak bear that means my transporter has malfunctioned.

 

[Breakaway500]

Sure hope Colt releases the Kodiak soon..

 

[S42N8]

We can now assume this is the final and absolute word on bear guns.

Wounded bears, maybe.

 

[ladder13]

No room for error, I’m taking a 12ga slug gun.

 

[Nevada Ed]

No room for error, I’m taking a 12ga slug gun.

I agree but, after three or more shots,

your shoulder will look like an embarassed Plum, the next day !!

The bear will be dead but your shoulder will be in almost the same condition.