Handgun caliber for bear

[Okie4570]

Definitely. I would also have it in chest rig, and run at least a box through it of the hot stuff before the trip.

Also get a bell to hang off your bag and bear spray. Shooting a bear in a national park even in self defense is going to come with some problems if caught by a ranger.

I would like the chance to defend my actions to humans after surviving a bear attack, even if I'm not wearing a bell lol.

 

[Firpo]

I agree, go with the 10MM

 

[RickN]

Glock 20- because it’s a Glock. Easy to carry, good penetration, 15 round mag, pairs well with a light.

Bud, Coors or Miller?

 

[O4L]

I was just telling someone yesterday that being anywhere near bear country was a good excuse to buy a 10mm.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Anecdotally I have heard .357 is a bit light for bear, at least in the northern state that had black bear. 10 mm has been mentioned numerous times in strings and I know of one person who used one to hunt in Africa. Be curious though as to what ammo one should use with a 10 mm...

 

[OKRuss]

Anecdotally I have heard .357 is a bit light for bear, at least in the northern state that had black bear. 10 mm has been mentioned numerous times in strings and I know of one person who used one to hunt in Africa. Be curios though as to what ammo one should use with a 10 mm...

Buffalo Bore in 220gr hardcast would be my suggestion.

 

[TeamTomlyn]

Bud, Coors or Miller?

I’ll take whatever you’re buying lol

 

[retrieverman]

I’m going against the grain here, but I would carry the S&W 66 loaded with some hot 357 ammo. Not saying it’s the right choice, but it would be my choice.

Given the choices, if I were to go the 10mm route, I would carry the RIA 1911, because though I’ve tried several times, I can’t get comfortable with the grip size of a G20 or 21.

 

[HillsideDesolate]

10mm glock, good combination of weight, capacity and penetration. I know a few people from or in Montana and 10mm block seems to be the modern standard. In western WA my trail gun was .40, but grizzly are rare. Also growing up my friends mom took out a black bear with a 9. Ultimately the most dangerous animal in the woods walks on 2 legs.

Glacier NP is amazing though,(and maybe too crowded for wildlife) I highly recommend reserving a spot on the Road to the Sun. Perhaps the most amazing drive of my life.

 

[HillsideDesolate]

Bud, Coors or Miller?

It's Montana so the choice is Kokanee or Rainer