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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1055912" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>I hear ya. My selection of revolver for bear protection is, admittedly, a compromise. I selected a compact revolver I knew I'd be willing to carry all of the time, rather than a larger revolver that I'd leave at the house. Because I used to own a Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum with, as I recall, a 5 1/2" barrel. It was enough larger in size and weight that I found myself leaving it at the house, rather than holstering it and carrying it. This Ruger Alaskan is so compact that I'm willing to strap it on nearly 100% of the time I don't have a long arm for defense. And this is quite often - every time I walk away from the house for a hike/exercise. This is why I stated the weapon I have with me is more valuable than the weapon left at the house.</p><p></p><p>I would always rather have a short barreled Remington 870 12 gauge with Brenneke slugs to stop a 1000lb boar. I have three 870s, but I won't always carry one. I find that I do carry this compact Ruger Alaskan revolver.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1055912, member: 4191"] I hear ya. My selection of revolver for bear protection is, admittedly, a compromise. I selected a compact revolver I knew I'd be willing to carry all of the time, rather than a larger revolver that I'd leave at the house. Because I used to own a Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum with, as I recall, a 5 1/2" barrel. It was enough larger in size and weight that I found myself leaving it at the house, rather than holstering it and carrying it. This Ruger Alaskan is so compact that I'm willing to strap it on nearly 100% of the time I don't have a long arm for defense. And this is quite often - every time I walk away from the house for a hike/exercise. This is why I stated the weapon I have with me is more valuable than the weapon left at the house. I would always rather have a short barreled Remington 870 12 gauge with Brenneke slugs to stop a 1000lb boar. I have three 870s, but I won't always carry one. I find that I do carry this compact Ruger Alaskan revolver. [/QUOTE]
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