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jsmosby · July 8, 2007, 01:07 AM

I plan on taking some fishing trips to the North (Wyoming, Idaho, Montana). I am thinking of carrying a sidearm in case of black bear or grizzly bear.

I currently own a:

1) .45 Colt/.45 ACP Ruger Blackhawk 7.5" barrel (SA); and

2) .357 Magnum Ruger GP100 6" barrel (DA).

If I have the time, in an emergency situation, I would be firing single action, so the double action feature is not a significant factor to me.

Which would be a better bear gun?

I don't want to buy any more guns (too expensive).

July 8, 2007, 01:07 AM	#1
jsmosby Member Join Date: March 24, 2007 Posts: 34	Need Advice On Best Bear Pistol I plan on taking some fishing trips to the North (Wyoming, Idaho, Montana). I am thinking of carrying a sidearm in case of black bear or grizzly bear. I currently own a: 1) .45 Colt/.45 ACP Ruger Blackhawk 7.5" barrel (SA); and 2) .357 Magnum Ruger GP100 6" barrel (DA). If I have the time, in an emergency situation, I would be firing single action, so the double action feature is not a significant factor to me. Which would be a better bear gun? I don't want to buy any more guns (too expensive).