10MM for backcountry self defense

[WapitiTalk1]

Just a point of light, bear spray does not/will not disrupt a big carnivores nervous system like a 305 GN slug from a big bore pistol. Just saying .

[Scheindogg]

@257 wby mag
Excuse me?
What is that even supposed to mean I don't even play golf.
"If you have ask that" you also might want to check your grammar before insulting someone
I simply stated what I learned in my research and then asked "what do you guys think?"

[257 Wby Mag]

@257 wby mag
Excuse me?
What is that even supposed to mean I don't even play golf.
"If you have ask that" you also might want to check your grammar before insulting someone
I simply stated what I learned in my research and then asked "what do you guys think?"

Ok maybe you should stay within the city limits... I just can't believe someone would ask this... sorry

[257 Wby Mag]

It's like asking if a 300 . Magnum will kill elk

[Oh Mah]

It's not really a matter of dropping the rifle to grab the pistol lol.Fact is if the bear gets on you because you correctly waited for last resort on a grizz the rifle will be useless,You will still be able to pull that pistol out with the bear on you and hopefully get a shot or 2 in it to finish the threat. 

[Scheindogg]

@257 wby mag
Excuse me?
What is that even supposed to mean I don't even play golf.
"If you have ask that" you also might want to check your grammar before insulting someone
I simply stated what I learned in my research and then asked "what do you guys think?"

Ok maybe you should stay within the city limits... I just can't believe someone would ask this... sorry

You're not sorry you just insulted me again get out of here!

Not asking if the round could simply kill a bear. I know it could.
Clearly you don't understand

[mountainman]

Schiendog, I have no experience with the big ten as I'm a wheelgun guy in the woods, but 2 of my 25 bears were shot up close with hanguns, one a 44mag, the other a Casull. But the 10mm with stout loads would be more than enough. Two of those were full on charges, one with a 30/30 from the hip at single digits yards, one with a 444 at maybe 10 yards. Luckily, both dropped! But if they hadn't, I would be digging for my handgun if possible and get as many shots off as possible. A semi in 10mm would beat the revolers for sure. Hope to never have to try that, rather not get chewed on lol:)

[HighlandLofts]

I can see the jack asses coming upon this with their view. Buy the 10MM and shoot it. If not PM me ad you can shoot MINE!  I have many revolvers, One of these will work.

I bought my Glock 20 - 10mm  for the METH CAMPS! And for the occasional of others.

I use to carry a Revolver in 357 Magnum or 44 Magnum revolver. which was good for any animal where we are.

But for the CRAZED METH PEOPLE, I'll take the high capacity!10 mm GLOCK ALL THE WAY, even if your bullets don't get the intended target, THEY WILL BE DUCKEN, Which gives you a chance to GET AWAY!

[AWS]

I hunt big game with a drilling, if two Brennekes and a 175gr RN won't stop a bear having a handgun hanging on my hip most likely accomplish very little more.  I don't bother with a handgun.

Now fishing or just camping in bear country I pack a 41 mag, the 10's big brother

Down in bandito country where you can find yourself in the middle of a dozen drug runners and extra 15 rounds on my hip just might get me back to the truck and enough time to bail out of there.

[MADMAX]

I second the .41 and I plan to add a can of bear spray just because I bought my wife one for a glacier trip and will hang it on my pack strap when shes done with using it.
if its a meth crazed drug camp or Bandito encounter in the backcountry.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I think Id see them first.......................and leave !

[BKMFR]

I really like the 10mm and have taken deer, Black Bear, and even a few Coyotes with it... I used it for roaming the back country around Cooke City Montana where we seen multiple Grizzlies plus other areas of Montana and Wyoming. My 10mm is a Kimber and I love it!

[Firedogg]

 You want the 10mm, get the 10mm. It will put down anything you will run into in this state. Full power rounds are easy to find, and with the G20 you also have the option of shooting 40S&W for less rxpensive plinking, clean it real good before going back to 10mm or get a dedicated barrel.
  I find my G20 is softer shooting than my Delta Elite. I have smaller than average hands and have no problem with control or comfort. I get groups a hair under 2" at 25yds, around 4+" for me at 50yds, but some others who shoot better than me have gotten better groups with it than I can.

[Bofire]

  go for what you like cuz if you go for what you don't you won't like what you went for
Glocks are proven guns, 10mm a proven cartridge.
Carl

[Kit Carson]

I bought my Glock 20 - 10mm  for the METH CAMPS!

 
My reasoning too

[wooltie]

I bought a gen4 G20 for a woods gun.  Recoil is fine.  Those 220g hard cast rounds certainly go boom, leave a cloud of powder at the end of the barrel.

Someone in eastern WA shot and killed a spring bear from 10' using a 10mm.  I believe he used 180g jacketed hollow points.  I think he shot the bear through the head, but I know the bullet penetrated 16" down through the neck, per his post on this site. 

I think a 10mm can do the job.