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If you really need to stop something with claws and that bites, and if time limits precise shooting, go for a S&W 500 w/4" bbl. I've used mine a couple of times to stop animals with bad intentions, and, no, no handgun will drop an animal in its tracks, unless brain shot. However, a 500-gr. bullet will make them pause and give you time for a well-aimed second shot.

if more info needed, pm me.

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Have actually been looking off and on at the S&W 5" in 460 --think that too would be an awesome all around round..

Ripp

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OK, please give us an assessment.

Can you handle the the recoil of the gun one-handed w/ both strong and weak hand? A friend of mine has a .500 and I've handled it but I haven't shot it so I don't really know. For me, a handgun has utility if I can shoot it reasonably well even with my weak hand. Otherwise I'd carry a light rifle.

Anyway, I'm curious about these guns. A bit heavy weight for the belt for me, but curious nonetheless. Granted, the cartridge can be loaded down, but if it is loaded down too much, a lighter, six-shot .44 like my S&W 29-9 Heritage would be preferable.

Your thoughts on the subject would be appreciated.

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Sorry, I missed this when your posted it the first time...busy crazy life ..

As to the .460, the kick is substantial---in a tight spot however, I can fire one off with one hand..but would not want to do it all day--if a person was on the ground with a griz on top of them I feel fairly certain one could put one in the mellon should they be given the chance---the hightened adrenaline rush would certainly help..

Agree with you, many might be much better off with a rifle..have gone out shooting with a lot of people who find a .40 S&W auto a lot of recoil let along a .44 Mag.
One thing I do like about the .460 is its versatility in being able to shoot several different loads you can just pick off the shelf should you need to...like a colt .45 ..

Agree, they are very heavy compared to the standard.44 mag..and really heavy compared to my S&W Titanium .44 mag...Another advantage I do find good about a handgun when you are in griz country is it will always be close and handy if you need it versus a rifle or shotgun you may let lay by the fire while you go down to the stream for water or while you may be gutting out an animal..

That very thing happened this season to a group of elk hunters in the Gallatin Range..the two "novice" hunters put their rifles by a tree and proceeded to gut out an elk they had just taken..while in the middle of the process, they were interupted by a griz who heard the shot and come to dinner..the bear was now between the elk and their guns..they backed up and left --headed for their vehicles down the trail and come back the next day with a game warden and more guns..or so the story goes..

Like others have said, the best gun is the one you have available at the time you need one...

Ripp