What's a good self defense gun for Grizzlies?

[360]

I would stay away from Smith's ESK's. I've "heard" of a few where the internal locks have engaged after the first shot rendering the gun a single shot revolver. But I have no personal first hand knowledge of this either. Either way the mere thought of this possibility should scare anyone into disengaging the lock or simply choosing something else.

I would choose a Glock 20 (sf if available) loaded with 230gr. WFNGC Hardcast or 200gr WFNGC Beartooth Bullets from Double Tap

 

[kerryt1]

RPG-7 for the win.

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[Glocktogo]

I'm thinking FAL with a converted Bren mag.

Most of the pics I see of guides show either a 12 ga or a medium to heavy magnum caliber rifle. A handgun is great for fighting your way to a long gun. While you might want one for when you really can't carry a long gun, I wouldn't want to rely too heavily on one if a large bear were bearing down on me. JMO

 

[RyansFortyFives]

Flea Market Crossbow Pistol FTW!!!!!

 

[grwd]

a 12gauge with slugs will beat any pistol...

 

[m.rehme]

I've carried a Mountain pistol with 300 grain Buffalo Bore loads when in AK but a sawed off 12 ga. would be the best way to go.

 

[El Pablo]

I suppose it depends on what you are doing, and what the laws are, as to what the best gun would be. If I were fly fishing, I'd have a S&W .460 or a .44 mag at minimum. If I were doing something else where I could legally carry a rifle or shotgun, I would carry them instead of a handgun any day of the week.

 

[Sledge302]

ULTIMATE .410 GNR



http://www.reedercustomguns.com/revolvers/ultimate410.htm

 

[NikatKimber]

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=114213505

This looks like a nice gun.

 

[mikarome]

Accept no substitutes!
Marlin Guide Gun in .450 Marlin
(.45-70 pictured)

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