tomrkba
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We've done a bunch of discussion on the topic of which gun to hike with. I know the odds of an encounter with bear or moose are low. I'm going to carry anyway. Several people in the group will have bear spray.
Many are going to suggest 454 Casull. I've thought about it and it's not worth it. Many people have also suggested that the heavy calibers are required. I have never seen information on penetration tests on bear either from through the nose/roof of mouth, outside the skull or spinal hits.
A long gun is not an option.
The currently owned candidates are:
Ruger GP100 with 4" barrel carried in a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2. I will replace the Hogue grips with Badger grips. The gun has a Hi-Viz fiber optic front sight installed.
Glock 21 Gen 4 with Trijicon night sights and a Ghost 3.5# connector.
Glock 19 Gen 3 with Trijicon night sights and a Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring.
Buffalo Bore and Underwood are the primary ammunition manufacturers I will order from.
I am considering purchasing one of the following:
Glock 20 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Glock 29 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Glock 30 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Ruger Alaskan in either 454 Casull or 44 Magnum
S&W 629 with 3" barrel
Purchasing a new gun will add significantly to the cost of the trip, so I'm leaning toward using what I have. However, I noticed today that the Glock 30 is one basepad shorter than a Glock 19. It will fit in my Milt Sparks Criterion (as will the G20 and G29). I'd probably go with Underwood Ammo 230 grain FMJ-FP at 1,000 FPS since it'll lose velocity due to the shorter barrel.
I am concerned about recoil in the G29 with hot Buffalo Bore or Underwood ammo. I saw Hickok45's video where he shoots 220 grain BB HC-FP and it didn't look too bad. Hickok45 definitely did not like the Ruger Super Redhawk Toklat in 454 Casull (even with 300 grain bullets). I think this will be a bit big to hike with and I won't be able to acquire a good holster for it prior to June 30, 2015.
I am not very interested in the Alaskan or 629, but I've had them before and know how they behave. Both guns cost at least $850, so I'm reluctant to get one.
Many are going to suggest 454 Casull. I've thought about it and it's not worth it. Many people have also suggested that the heavy calibers are required. I have never seen information on penetration tests on bear either from through the nose/roof of mouth, outside the skull or spinal hits.
A long gun is not an option.
The currently owned candidates are:
Ruger GP100 with 4" barrel carried in a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2. I will replace the Hogue grips with Badger grips. The gun has a Hi-Viz fiber optic front sight installed.
Glock 21 Gen 4 with Trijicon night sights and a Ghost 3.5# connector.
Glock 19 Gen 3 with Trijicon night sights and a Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring.
Buffalo Bore and Underwood are the primary ammunition manufacturers I will order from.
I am considering purchasing one of the following:
Glock 20 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Glock 29 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Glock 30 Gen 4 (will add night sights, Ghost 3.5# connector and NY-1 trigger spring)
Ruger Alaskan in either 454 Casull or 44 Magnum
S&W 629 with 3" barrel
Purchasing a new gun will add significantly to the cost of the trip, so I'm leaning toward using what I have. However, I noticed today that the Glock 30 is one basepad shorter than a Glock 19. It will fit in my Milt Sparks Criterion (as will the G20 and G29). I'd probably go with Underwood Ammo 230 grain FMJ-FP at 1,000 FPS since it'll lose velocity due to the shorter barrel.
I am concerned about recoil in the G29 with hot Buffalo Bore or Underwood ammo. I saw Hickok45's video where he shoots 220 grain BB HC-FP and it didn't look too bad. Hickok45 definitely did not like the Ruger Super Redhawk Toklat in 454 Casull (even with 300 grain bullets). I think this will be a bit big to hike with and I won't be able to acquire a good holster for it prior to June 30, 2015.
I am not very interested in the Alaskan or 629, but I've had them before and know how they behave. Both guns cost at least $850, so I'm reluctant to get one.
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