.45 For Black Bear Defense

Itasca Hunter · July 13, 2010, 09:45 AM

Does anyone have an opinion on carrying a .45 to my tree stand while deer hunting for protection against Black Bear?

i have a .308 X-Bolt but that 22" barrel cant get a very quick swing and the bolt action is no positive either.

i am balancing between the FNP .45 and the Glock 20 10mm. i would use it mostly for carrying to and fro my stand, if a deer gets real close, ill use my pistol, thats if the scope is useless. also the 10mm has very limited ammo selections at very limited locations. i have to consider that also

Any Opinions?

MadHatter1 · July 13, 2010, 10:08 AM

Given those 2 choices, 10mm hands down. It will penetrate much more than the .45

EdInk · July 13, 2010, 10:24 AM

Agreed on the 10mm. If you're buying a new gun for this purpose, consider a large bore magnum revolver. Less capacity but more power.

CzCasull · July 13, 2010, 12:04 PM

For black bear the 10mm is the better of the two for its penetration abilities. I would personally go with the Glock. - actually, I want one!

Some would say go for a revolver and I don't disagree. A more powerful round will always be a more powerful round.

This in mind...
the .460 Rowland isn't so bad ether. In fact, there is a conversion kit for the XD. It is said to be more powerful than a .44 Magnum & in an XD platform that's a lot of firepower. You can also go for a 1911 kit.

Here's a link to a review: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...pringfield-xd/

Old Grump · July 13, 2010, 12:05 PM

I have (3) 45's in the house, (not counting the BP revolver), and would feel adequately armeded with any of them but if I had the option of the 10MM I would choose it for the same reason I like my 41 magnum. More power and better penetration. Others would look at more rounds in the magazine as the deciding factor but power does it for me.

TheGreatDane · July 13, 2010, 12:08 PM

I just bought the Glock 20 SF, and i love it. ...this from a Springfield XD guy.

Wishoot · July 13, 2010, 03:23 PM

Please no. Not another bear thread. The search function works very well on this forum.

July 13, 2010, 09:45 AM	#1
Itasca Hunter Junior Member Join Date: July 12, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10	.45 For Black Bear Defense Does anyone have an opinion on carrying a .45 to my tree stand while deer hunting for protection against Black Bear? i have a .308 X-Bolt but that 22" barrel cant get a very quick swing and the bolt action is no positive either. i am balancing between the FNP .45 and the Glock 20 10mm. i would use it mostly for carrying to and fro my stand, if a deer gets real close, ill use my pistol, thats if the scope is useless. also the 10mm has very limited ammo selections at very limited locations. i have to consider that also Any Opinions?

July 13, 2010, 12:05 PM	#5
Old Grump Member in memoriam Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Blue River Wisconsin, in Posts: 3,144	I have (3) 45's in the house, (not counting the BP revolver), and would feel adequately armeded with any of them but if I had the option of the 10MM I would choose it for the same reason I like my 41 magnum. More power and better penetration. Others would look at more rounds in the magazine as the deciding factor but power does it for me. __________________ Good intentions will always be pleaded for any assumption of power. The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern will, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters. --Daniel Webster--

July 13, 2010, 10:08 AM	#2
MadHatter1 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2010 Posts: 151	Given those 2 choices, 10mm hands down. It will penetrate much more than the .45

July 13, 2010, 10:24 AM	#3
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	Agreed on the 10mm. If you're buying a new gun for this purpose, consider a large bore magnum revolver. Less capacity but more power.

July 13, 2010, 12:04 PM	#4
CzCasull Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Posts: 414	For black bear the 10mm is the better of the two for its penetration abilities. I would personally go with the Glock. - actually, I want one! Some would say go for a revolver and I don't disagree. A more powerful round will always be a more powerful round. This in mind... the .460 Rowland isn't so bad ether. In fact, there is a conversion kit for the XD. It is said to be more powerful than a .44 Magnum & in an XD platform that's a lot of firepower. You can also go for a 1911 kit. Here's a link to a review: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...pringfield-xd/

July 13, 2010, 12:08 PM	#6
TheGreatDane Member Join Date: November 18, 2008 Posts: 29	I just bought the Glock 20 SF, and i love it. ...this from a Springfield XD guy.

July 13, 2010, 03:23 PM	#7
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Please no. Not another bear thread. The search function works very well on this forum.