I’m sure this has been discussed many times, but I’m having trouble matching the exact words in search to narrow it down a bit, so here goes!
Hopefully we’ll be able to carry in national parks soon, so I’m doing some research into weapons big enough to discourage a bear should I happen upon one in the woods. Biggest thing I currently have is a number of 40 S&W and a P229R in 357 SIG. I’m assuming the 357 SIG would be the best in my present inventory due to more penetration, but I would like something a bit more effective against a bear. Yeah, I know I’m going to get answers like a 357 SIG/40 S&W/ ? is useless against a bear, but unfortunately it has to be a balancing act AFA size, weight, etc.
My criteria so far:
1. Semi-auto (prefer to stay away from revolvers, but realize that may not be an option).
2. Nothing “ridiculous” (Desert Eagle 50 etc) as it’s gotta be wearable for extended periods and “reasonably” sized.
3. Reasonably priced!
4. Would rather stay away from Glocks
I’m thinking 10mm may be the only choice I have with items 1&2, although I don’t know how reasonably priced a 10mm auto is going to be (Colt Delta Elites look interesting, but pricey)! I’m also not sure how many folks make new 10mm-still doing some digging on that (think someone said Witness makes ‘em?).
Any and all suggestions welcome, even if your choice doesn’t necessarily meet all my criteria (it’ll give me something to think about).
Thanks
Hopefully we’ll be able to carry in national parks soon, so I’m doing some research into weapons big enough to discourage a bear should I happen upon one in the woods. Biggest thing I currently have is a number of 40 S&W and a P229R in 357 SIG. I’m assuming the 357 SIG would be the best in my present inventory due to more penetration, but I would like something a bit more effective against a bear. Yeah, I know I’m going to get answers like a 357 SIG/40 S&W/ ? is useless against a bear, but unfortunately it has to be a balancing act AFA size, weight, etc.
My criteria so far:
1. Semi-auto (prefer to stay away from revolvers, but realize that may not be an option).
2. Nothing “ridiculous” (Desert Eagle 50 etc) as it’s gotta be wearable for extended periods and “reasonably” sized.
3. Reasonably priced!
4. Would rather stay away from Glocks
I’m thinking 10mm may be the only choice I have with items 1&2, although I don’t know how reasonably priced a 10mm auto is going to be (Colt Delta Elites look interesting, but pricey)! I’m also not sure how many folks make new 10mm-still doing some digging on that (think someone said Witness makes ‘em?).
Any and all suggestions welcome, even if your choice doesn’t necessarily meet all my criteria (it’ll give me something to think about).
Thanks