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Magnum Wheel Man · January 7, 2013, 08:53 AM

as said... better than nothing, but, may not be better than pepper spray, or even lesser calibers... I would guess the 45 ACP would be lacking on penitration... & in reality 9mm may actually penitate deeper through tough bear hide, muscle & bone... of course FMJ only on bullet selection...

personally if carrying an auto I already own, I'd choose something else... maybe 10mm, or one of my Automags...

but I'd prefer my 454 Casull Ruger Alaskan

January 7, 2013, 08:53 AM	#3
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	as said... better than nothing, but, may not be better than pepper spray, or even lesser calibers... I would guess the 45 ACP would be lacking on penitration... & in reality 9mm may actually penitate deeper through tough bear hide, muscle & bone... of course FMJ only on bullet selection... personally if carrying an auto I already own, I'd choose something else... maybe 10mm, or one of my Automags... but I'd prefer my 454 Casull Ruger Alaskan __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust... Last edited by Magnum Wheel Man; January 7, 2013 at 09:01 AM.