Red Label wrote:
Quote:
|
...what else would you recommend that's small and reasonably lightweight?
|
Well, if you want somthing small and lightweight, some sort of snubnose .38 comes to mind. File the front sight off so it won't hurt so much when the bear shoves it up your . . .
Sorry, couldn't resist. Seriously, IMHO, no pistol round is GOOD for defense against a big bear who's intent on chewing you. I've spoken to a WWII vet who was stationed in Alaska and was less than thrilled with a .45 Thompson's performance on a big bear, and that's more firepower than most pistols.
It's not just a matter of killing the bear - it's STOPPING the bear. Personally, a .44 mag with heavy hardcast 300 grain bullets would be my choice, but only as a "last ditch" weapon. Of course, any centerfire would be better than nothing at all, provided you can, during a bear attack, remember to shoot him in the head.