I carry a Springfield 1911 V-16 in .45 Super loaded with an 8rd mag and Buffalo Bore hard cast bullets. Cool set-up if you can find one.
I had plans to save up for a Springfield TRP Operator in 10mm, then they discontinued that model and the prices skyrocketed. I love my TRP Operator in 45 and would think you would be very pleased with that setup in 10mm.
If you wanted to keep the revolver thing going, there’s always the Smith and Wesson 610. You can get 4 or 6” barrels, and it eats out of moon clips so reloading is quick. Good all around setup too, as you can practice with .40 and 10mm, and you can use snake shot if you’re carrying it around closer to home. I like to carry mine when hunting squirrels, so I can take a shot at a pig or pop that water moccasin that wants to be too friendly.
This is black bear country? Your preference will be fine. Load some fmj along with some hp and you'll be fine.
In griz/kodiak country, I wouldn't carry less than a Marlin Guide Gun in 45/70. Maybe a Rem 870 loaded with 3 inch slugs.
@dennishoddy I've got you covered buddy, there is no reason to invest the $$$ in another gun.
Several years back I recall reading that all you need to do to keep bears away in bear country is to just let them know that you're in their neighborhood by pinning little bells on your hat and whistling as you walk through the woods and they'll avoid you like the plague.
Wait a minute, now that I think on it I think that I recall reading later that they were no longer recommending that method because several hikers had came up missing and the game wardens had found piles of bear poop with little bells in it.
Several years back I recall reading that all you need to do to keep bears away in bear country is to just let them know that you're in their neighborhood by pinning little bells on your hat and whistling as you walk through the woods and they'll avoid you like the plague.
Wait a minute, now that I think on it I think that I recall reading later that they were no longer recommending that method because several hikers had came up missing and the game wardens had found piles of bear poop with little bells in it.
You could have the barrel cut to 4" and the grip frame rounded and that would make a really handy bear or anything gun. I had my blue Redhawk fixed up that way and it's really nice. They are heavy but I just prefer a big revolver. I
I had a Clark kit in a 1911 at one time and it never functioned right, would jam constantly. I think it's way to much pressure for a normal size 1911. Had a 24 lb recoil spring in it.
Have researched them quite a bit and the Clark kit is more of a work it until you find the happy . The 460 Rowlands kit you get is pretty much good to go , just a drop in set up and it' is MIO .
I owned a S&W 1076 FBI for several years. Same size and weight as a 1911commander but held 9+1rnds of 10mm. Best semi auto pistol I have ever owned, my EDC working private security until KCMO PD dropped 10mm from acceptable cartridges.
I sold it to Cabelas KC, wish I still had it
I sold it to Cabelas KC, wish I still had it
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