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Side Arm for Grizzly Country
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<blockquote data-quote="CMDR Kibo" data-source="post: 1926914" data-attributes="member: 106095"><p>I've always used my S&W Mountain gun in .41 mag loaded with Buffalo Bore ammo whenever I've been in bear country. I never thought it was too heavy and I'm very comfortable and familiar with it. Thankfully, I've never had an up-close, hostile bear encounter so I can't advise you further in that area.</p><p></p><p>I would take your .357 mag and feel confident with your choice. Don't fall into the analysis/paralysis trap of over thinking it. Any sidearm is better than no sidearm in this situation.</p><p></p><p>I do remember seeing an analysis of bear encounters not too long ago that stated a 97% effectiveness rate for sidearms in known about bear encounters. Take it for what you will.</p><p></p><p>Hopefully you won't have any kind of bear encounter at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CMDR Kibo, post: 1926914, member: 106095"] I've always used my S&W Mountain gun in .41 mag loaded with Buffalo Bore ammo whenever I've been in bear country. I never thought it was too heavy and I'm very comfortable and familiar with it. Thankfully, I've never had an up-close, hostile bear encounter so I can't advise you further in that area. I would take your .357 mag and feel confident with your choice. Don't fall into the analysis/paralysis trap of over thinking it. Any sidearm is better than no sidearm in this situation. I do remember seeing an analysis of bear encounters not too long ago that stated a 97% effectiveness rate for sidearms in known about bear encounters. Take it for what you will. Hopefully you won't have any kind of bear encounter at all. [/QUOTE]
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