The ultimate gun for hunting or backpacking in bear country. The G29 BUSH!

[APH Tactical]

Thanks Badger!

Harley, Thanks for your interest! PM Sent.

Hey Rider, it'll work on Winnie, just make sure he carefully puts the jar down first, wouldn't want to spoil that precious honey! We've actually been considering making a G20 and/or G40 variant with a Match-Fit, extended/threaded, Bar-Sto barrel, (possible RMR) and are still working on a proprietary locking block that'll let us really lock that slide down to the frame and wring out every bit of accuracy possible in the platform!

Hey JD8, we haven't been doing much business on the civilian side of the house (thus neglecting OKshooters, sorry) but are actually one of only a handful of SDVOSB Firearm's Manufacturers Guvment contracts. The G29 Bush Package(minus the aftermarket connector & spring) was developed to meet a specific need expressed by an Alaskan LE entity. The Company, Location, Model, and "Restricted" blurb were required to fulfill the contract, and we leave it on there for civillian sales, because some guys like it. We can of course make a Bush without it, but the rest of the information is still required by the ATF, due to the extent of changes made to the firearm.

LDP, I really like the 20 as well! The 29 is more readily concealable though and requires less upward motion to clear the holster, which becomes more relevant with the more l

Thanks for stopping by JJ, and glad to hear it. I know those RIA's are a pretty good "bang for the buck", and I've been thinking about "pulling the trigger" on one lately.

Hey Defcon, lol! Yeah most of the 10MM on the market is so watered down, they might as well be 40S&W. But there's some out there, that still pack a wallop. The Double Tap and Buffalo Bore cartridges are no joke.

 

[dennishoddy]

When I return to backcountry fly fishing in Alaska, I'll have my Ruger Super Redhawk. in .44 mag with 1649 foot pounds of energy using a Buffalo Bore 340 grain running 1478 fps. It's a hand full to say the least, but it has the kinetic energy to break big bones and have maximum penetration in dangerous game.
Your pistol looks interesting but marginal for being called a bush gun for bear with half the energy that a revolver can handle.

 

[tRidiot]

When I return to backcountry fly fishing in Alaska, I'll have my Ruger Super Redhawk. in .44 mag with 1649 foot pounds of energy using a Buffalo Bore 340 grain running 1478 fps. It's a hand full to say the least, but it has the kinetic energy to break big bones and have maximum penetration in dangerous game.
Your pistol looks interesting but marginal for being called a bush gun for bear with half the energy that a revolver can handle.

Got dangit, you had to remind how stupid I was to sell mine.

 

[APH Tactical]

Hey Dennis, thanks for stopping by. First and foremost... "backcountry fishing in Alaska!" I'm jealous. and here's a slight comparison, for comparison's sake.

1. At a whopping 53oz unloaded, the 7.5" barreled Super Redhawk(their small one) weighs more than twice that of the G29 Gen4.
2. The same Pistol is almost (13" vs 6.88") twice as long as the G29.
3. At 15+1 on 703 ft/lbs(BB 220gr) the Bush possess more in-hand energy than the Redhawk(slightly), and WAYYY more energy than a 9mm, 40S&W, or 45ACP pistol, especially in it's size/weight class, which was the goal of it's conception.
4. Due to the more manageable recoil of the 10mm, follow up shots would be much faster and far more likely to land on target under pressure.

If we're being honest, the name "Bush" came about simply because at the last minute, we were forced by law to name it something other than G29. The "Outback" seemed inappropriate for it's intended customer, and naming it after the customer's department seemed limiting for future sales. In fact, the ability for the firearm to take down dangerous or wounded mammals and barrier penetration, was tertiary to conceal-ability and effectiveness in a gunfight.

In the end, to each his own. If I had to choose one to take to the range for a couple hours or show off to my buddies, it would definitely be the .44 Magnum without a doubt! And if I had to be shot by one or the other, I must admit the G29 would be my choice. But if I had to choose one to attempt to conceal, implement tactically, train with, carry in a hostile environment, carry for an extended period, buy ammo for, keep on target, defend my home, reload, reload wearing gloves in subzero temperatures, pitch and sell to USG, or reach for in the highly unlikely event that I heard a twig snap and turned around to see a charging mamma Grizzly, it would be the G29 Bush.

 

[operator742]

I wouldn't want a automatic, if I had to jam the muzzle against the bear,they come out of battery and stop running . So a double action for me please. But,then again if it comes down to needing a backup pistol against a grizzly then your screwed anyway.

 

[magna19]

Ultimate for hunting or backpacking in bear country are for revolvers. Nuff said!!!!

 

[Shadowrider]

When I return to backcountry fly fishing in Alaska, I'll have my Ruger Super Redhawk. in .44 mag with 1649 foot pounds of energy using a Buffalo Bore 340 grain running 1478 fps. It's a hand full to say the least, but it has the kinetic energy to break big bones and have maximum penetration in dangerous game.
Your pistol looks interesting but marginal for being called a bush gun for bear with half the energy that a revolver can handle.

There's a very interesting thread over on M4C where an Alaska LEO actually takes a G20 and several other guns to the range and tests each against a charging target with a shot timer. He's a 3 gunner so he can shoot a little. He also tests some long guns. He was only able to get 4 rounds on target with a .44 and 2 rounds with a SA .454 Casull (starting with it cocked at low ready). He was consistently getting 5 A zone hits with the G20. I'd take a big bore DA revolver but after watching his videos I'd want it ported. No way on the SA.

He stated that one of the F&W officers even chose a G31 based on testing by shooting the skulls of DLP kills. I've also seen him post in other threads that those LEOs that work in areas of big bear country with high concentrations are ditching their 870 shotguns for AR10 .308s because the Brenneke slugs have failed to penetrate a few times of late and they don't have confidence in the 12ga anymore for the larger bears. Pretty interesting stuff.

I wouldn't feel undergunned with a 10mm or a .357 Sig with handloaded ammo. I wouldn't carry the watered down factory stuff in either.

 

[JD8]

I'd take a big bore DA revolver but after watching his videos I'd want it ported.

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I've always wanted to get an Alaskan and get it ported.



I've got one of these.....



Love the holster he's got for it.

 

[operator742]

I wouldn't feel undergunned with Buffalo Bore .357mag's. Very few people native to Alaska rely on big bore. The truth is that you want fast follow up shots, and for most people that leaves out .44mags and bigger.

 

[Shadowrider]

I've always wanted to get an Alaskan and get it ported.



I've got one of these.....



Love the holster he's got for it.

Hardly scientific but gaging it from the shrub behind him the muzzle rise looks to be close to cut in half. Impressive.

And LOL at Hickok. "Been nice knowing you".