Best double action trigger for bear defense? - Page 2

jetinteriorguy · July 14, 2022, 05:05 AM

My Smith model 57 4” has the best DA trigger of all my revolvers, and is dead stock from the factory. Next running a very close second is my GP100 after I did a trigger job. The only issue I have with the Ruger is the false reset, normally it doesn’t bother unless I’ve been shooting a lot of semi 9mm’s and have gotten used to riding their short resets. For this reason I’d stay away from the Redhawk, at least to my understanding it’s the same trigger setup as the GP, and I certainly wouldn’t want to get caught with a false reset in DA if a bear was attacking me. Now, that being said I don’t have any direct experience with a Redhawk it’s just what I’ve learned through research.

GeauxTide · July 16, 2022, 03:35 PM

I voted for the 29/629 in a Diamond D Chest Rig. I would recommend a 5" Barrel with heavy hard cast bullets. The Redhawk is just too heavy. I've been carrying a 5.5 Bisley in 45 Colt in this rig for many years. With 285gr RCBS hardcast bullets at 1060fps, penetration is measured in feet.

Smaug · August 31, 2022, 02:47 PM

It's a fantasy scenario.

Since you're going to carry bear spray anyway, if it doesn't work, you're done.

I bet bear spray is statistically more effective than ANY gun at bear deterrant.

View Poll Results: Which revolver has the better double action trigger?
Colt Anaconda 2021	1	4.17%
S&W 629 Classic (not Performance Center)	12	50.00%
Ruger Redhawk	3	12.50%
Other (please explain in the comments)	8	33.33%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

July 16, 2022, 03:35 PM	#27
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	I voted for the 29/629 in a Diamond D Chest Rig. I would recommend a 5" Barrel with heavy hard cast bullets. The Redhawk is just too heavy. I've been carrying a 5.5 Bisley in 45 Colt in this rig for many years. With 285gr RCBS hardcast bullets at 1060fps, penetration is measured in feet. __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

August 31, 2022, 02:47 PM	#28
Smaug Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,210	It's a fantasy scenario. Since you're going to carry bear spray anyway, if it doesn't work, you're done. I bet bear spray is statistically more effective than ANY gun at bear deterrant. __________________ -Jeremy "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer

July 14, 2022, 05:05 AM	#26
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	My Smith model 57 4” has the best DA trigger of all my revolvers, and is dead stock from the factory. Next running a very close second is my GP100 after I did a trigger job. The only issue I have with the Ruger is the false reset, normally it doesn’t bother unless I’ve been shooting a lot of semi 9mm’s and have gotten used to riding their short resets. For this reason I’d stay away from the Redhawk, at least to my understanding it’s the same trigger setup as the GP, and I certainly wouldn’t want to get caught with a false reset in DA if a bear was attacking me. Now, that being said I don’t have any direct experience with a Redhawk it’s just what I’ve learned through research.