Pistol for bears?

[OrangeToTheBone]

I know I've seen it discussed here before, but "search" turns up nothing any recent threads. We're hiking this summer in CO and my .357 wouldn't be my first choice. What would you guys recommend? I know S&W, Ruger, and Taurus all make .44 mags but I don't know if the extra $'s for the two inch barrel is really an improvement worth paying for.

And, yes, bear spray will be the first option.

 

[ignerntbend]

One of those single action Ruger revolvers in .454 Casull would be ideal, but since you don't have one just use what you've got.

 

[Shootin 4 Fun]

Pistols for bears? Why do you want to arm a bear?

 

[crg1372]

.454 Casull or the 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum would be the ideal choices.

 

[ExtremistPullup]

Grizzly bears can run from a standing start up to 25 MPH in 6 seconds and can cover over 109 yards in 6 seconds.

 

[ignerntbend]

Grizzly bears can run from a standing start up to 25 MPH in 6 seconds and can cover over 109 yards in 6 seconds.

And they can be very unfreindly.

 

[whiskeysnoot]

One of those single action Ruger revolvers in .454 Casull would be ideal, but since you don't have one just use what you've got.

Ruger doesn't have a SA .454 unless you're talking about a high dollar custom job.

2.5-4 inch S&W 629, Ruger Redhawk, Super Redhawk Alaskan, S&W .500, Ruger SBH 4 5/8 inch
+ a comfortable rig for hiking

 

[ignerntbend]

Ruger doesn't have a SA .454 unless you're talking about a high dollar custom job.

2.5-4 inch S&W 629, Ruger Redhawk, Super Redhawk Alaskan, S&W .500, Ruger SBH 4 5/8 inch
+ a comfortable rig for hiking

I looked it up and you're right.

 

[Gun Chamber]

Taurus raging judge it will shoot .454/45lc/410 all out of the same revolver if I remember correctly

 

[Gun Chamber]

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