scattershot
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Wouldn't a .357 mag in a snubby be about the same as a hot 9mm from a full length barrel? I'm betting the extra 12'rounds would make up,the difference, in any case.
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Sd9ve for bear protection
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BearBio
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The extra rounds would only matter after the bear reaches you and you beating it about the head and shoulders with a pistol with a full magazine. When a bear is coming at you, you will be VERY lucky to get a second shot off (Been there, done that).
1. Trying for a second shot may rush your first, causing you to miss.
2. Even if dead, momentum will likely carry the bear to you (I don't imagine being under a 500-700 pound grizzly is likely to be much fun!)
3. If you are far enough away to get several shots off, you are likely too far to claim self defense.
spad124
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Sorry, I wasn't specific. I intended to recommend the OP look for a used 4.2" SP101 that he could just about trade his GP100 for. And I'm assuming the OP has a 4.2" GP100 that he carries while hunting. Little velocity difference between the two. But, I'm probably going off into the weeds on this.
Personally I like Mr Shield's answer.
scattershot
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Grizzlys are a whole 'nother subject. We were talking about black bears.
BearBio
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Nothing in the original post says black bears or grizzlies (or polar bears, Malasian sun bears, giant pandas)=just "bears".
BTW: My charging incident involved a ~425 lb black bear male.
BTW: My charging incident involved a ~425 lb black bear male.
The third post said black bears, sorry I wasn't specific enough
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My first thought on 9mm for bear is that I'm going to use it on my self for mercy...
or not.
If you only gave me a 9mm for the woods, I'd make sure it was loaded with +P 115 Grain Xtreme Penetrator. It'd probably be better than the BB.
or not.
If you only gave me a 9mm for the woods, I'd make sure it was loaded with +P 115 Grain Xtreme Penetrator. It'd probably be better than the BB.
