Bear defense pistols: .357 or .45acp. Pick one!

[crestoncowboy]

Been discussed since at least 1968. Lol

 

[Arctic Linebaugh]

I have a 1911 and heavy 4 inch 357mag.
I would go with the 1911 because I know I can empty it faster, more accurately and reload faster.

If you’re shooting a charging bear, you’re only getting a couple shots off. Make em count.

 

[.308 Norma]

I’ve never had the opportunity to break up an engine block with a gun, but I’ve had a couple vehicles that that would have been very a therapeutic exercise.

 

[BushMaster-15]

It really comes down to " WHEN YOU SEE THE BEAR " and Not the other way around .

Like I've already said ; better to carry and try dying ,then die without trying . Kind of like being tried by #12 rather than carried by #6 .

95% of the time a round in the ground deters attacks IMO ,so it's only the other 5% of the time things can get dicey .

You walk into the Woods unarmed IMO and there are all kinds of stupid people too replace YOU .

 

[BushMaster-15]

For those of you who are challenged while shooting under pressure ,perhaps lugging this around will give any of you peace of mind about who's the Baddest dude in the Woods P S : I know an excellent shoulder surgeon ,should the need arise

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The Pfeifer Zeliska .600 Nitro Express Revolver is 22 inches in length and weighs over 13 pounds. The cylinder by itself weighs 4.5 pounds.


.600 Nitro Express exists to kill big game and would normally go in what you’d commonly call an elephant gun. It’s absolutely absurd to chamber a revolver or any handgun in this cartridge.

Each round weighs 900 grains and costs around $40 a shot. The gun itself isn’t cheap, either. They are made in Austria and cost over $17,000.


What’s the purpose of this gun? One could argue it’s for hunting, but let’s be honest, someone wanted to build one, so they did.

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[The Night Rider]

 

[derek45]

 

[crestoncowboy]

Would likely be my choice with a 3.5 inch slug if I KNEW I was getting bear attacked. BUT it's not very hip carry and certainly not very ccw worthy. One could carry a 700 nitro just as easy.