Sidearm for Black Bear.

[RadSav]

My sidearm is a Glock 20 10mm. 15+1 rounds loaded with DoubleTap 230gr hard cast ammunition.

How many of those rounds have you put through that gun?  Any feed issues?

25 rounds. no feed issues

Thanx

[pd]

This has been a really informative thread (and, entertaining, too).  It has forced me to rethink my own strategies.

For bow hunting in Idaho last year (in an area not particularly known for grizzlies), I carried my XD 4" in S&W.40.  It is comfortable on the hip, a bit heavy, but it is what I have.

I also have (but don't typically carry) an original Dan Wesson 15-2 in .357 Magnum.  I repurposed the gun from a service revolver (2.5" barrel) to a hunting revolver (6" barrel).  I don't have the original 2.5" barrel anymore.

For bow hunting in SW Washington, I will carry the XD on my hip.  I really doubt I will have need to use it (but better safe than sorry).  For Idaho (elk hunting, with a bow), I will be going to a different area, with a bit more of a grizzly presence (but still not that high of a risk).

For those of you who have already weighed in, what would you recommend?  I am not going to purchase anything else, so my choice is the XD or the Dan Wesson.  I could purchase hard cast bullets for the Dan Wesson.  The 6" barrel is a bit long for comfort carry.  Hmmmm.  What to do?

[tgomez]

Here's my 25 foot 8 shot group with my Hi-Point C9 9mm. It shoots pretty accurate for $180.00, and I have shot 300 rounds now with NO problems at all. I feel like I got my $ worth for sure, I couldn't expect much more. This ugly, heavy gun is a real shooter. It does me just fine for my protection needs, though I wish I had gotten a .45 instead of the 9mm.

[splitshot]

   a picture is worth a 1000 words so have more pics and less baloney.   people should be fined for repeating themselves and using misspelled words. lol     and limit the number of responses per thread.  mike w

[jasnt]

   a picture is worth a 1000 words so have more pics and less baloney.   people should be fined for repeating themselves and using misspelled words. lol     and limit the number of responses per thread.  mike w

ya let's police everything till the site is not fun any more :sarcasm:
If we did that the Bigfoot thread could sponsor this site lol



Nice shooting tgomez. Now let's see a group shot at 25' while someone is yelling at you nonstop to hurry up and poke fun at all the shots. Good way to practice for those high stress situations when time isn't on your side and attack is certain

[Duckslayer89]

Scandium alloy Smith an Wesson 44mag. Alaskan backpacker edition for backcountry hunts. Ultralight, but packs a big punch.

[JJB11B]

My sidearm is a Glock 20 10mm. 15+1 rounds loaded with DoubleTap 230gr hard cast ammunition.

How many of those rounds have you put through that gun?  Any feed issues?

I also had a Glock 20, I put approximately 500 rounds through it before some financial issues forced me to sell it. I never once had a feed issue. I love Glocks.

[buglebrush]

This has been a really informative thread (and, entertaining, too).  It has forced me to rethink my own strategies.

For bow hunting in Idaho last year (in an area not particularly known for grizzlies), I carried my XD 4" in S&W.40.  It is comfortable on the hip, a bit heavy, but it is what I have.

I also have (but don't typically carry) an original Dan Wesson 15-2 in .357 Magnum.  I repurposed the gun from a service revolver (2.5" barrel) to a hunting revolver (6" barrel).  I don't have the original 2.5" barrel anymore.

For bow hunting in SW Washington, I will carry the XD on my hip.  I really doubt I will have need to use it (but better safe than sorry).  For Idaho (elk hunting, with a bow), I will be going to a different area, with a bit more of a grizzly presence (but still not that high of a risk).

For those of you who have already weighed in, what would you recommend?  I am not going to purchase anything else, so my choice is the XD or the Dan Wesson.  I could purchase hard cast bullets for the Dan Wesson.  The 6" barrel is a bit long for comfort carry.  Hmmmm.  What to do?

Pro's and con's.  I usually end up with the comfortable carry vs. firepower.  However, I am more likely to pack my .44 if I am going Solo. 

[magnumb]

My sidearm is a Glock 20 10mm. 15+1 rounds loaded with DoubleTap 230gr hard cast ammunition.

How many of those rounds have you put through that gun?  Any feed issues?

I also had a Glock 20, I put approximately 500 rounds through it before some financial issues forced me to sell it. I never once had a feed issue. I love Glocks.

 .......in spades!

[jasnt]

While it is rare it does happen. I rather be packing than nothing at all

http://m.billingsgazette.com/news/local/dead-hiker-was-attacked-consumed-by-grizzly-bear/article_a35e37f9-d190-5b5b-af18-cf0daabc75d1.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=curated&utm_content=BGOdonnell&mobile_touch=true

[Jonnyjammer]

Just bought a .44 mag Taurus Raging Bull S.S. 6. in. Barrel,Drilled and tapped for scope.This thing is accurate,It with some hard cast ammo = perfect tool.2 1/2 in groups at 50 yards free hand (.44 special ammo to check it out).Bought from a member of the forum.

[Dan-o]

My sidearm is a Glock 20 10mm. 15+1 rounds loaded with DoubleTap 230gr hard cast ammunition.

How many of those rounds have you put through that gun?  Any feed issues?

I also had a Glock 20, I put approximately 500 rounds through it before some financial issues forced me to sell it. I never once had a feed issue. I love Glocks.

My Glock 20 eats anything I've tried and has never jammed.

Mine is a Gen 3.........   I was unaware of any issues until reading this thread.

Rather than threadjack, can someone point me to a good Glock 20 Tutorial to learn differences between Gen 3/4?

[Natas5150]

LOL. Sorry but you guys and your 9mm and your .45 autos against a bear? Remind me to move as far away from you as possible if you shoot a bear with anything smaller than .357. Yeah sure it's all about bullet placement. But lets get real if a bear comes at you from say 40 yards are you really going to take the time to aim or are you going to just spray and pray? I think most would do the spray and pray. If your going to use a small caliber for bear protection just buy some bear spray. At least you stand a better chance of making the bear run away from you and you won't injure the bear. Just my 

[KFhunter]

Personally....at 40 yards I would be high ready but probably not yet shooting, the odds are still very good it's a mock charge. 

[tgomez]

Personally....at 40 yards I would be high ready but probably not yet shooting, the odds are still very good it's a mock charge.

Exactly, at 40 yards Im shooting the bear square in the chest with my 30-06, the 9 is staying in the holster. Bear spray over a 9mm or .45 and we make you laugh? Not following your logic here, and I could care less if I injure a bear if he's trying to kill me. That's what your suppose to do, SURVIVE!!!!!!! You better not give anymore advice, you over think  more than Pete Carroll on the goal line!