| Dphariss |
| (.300 member) |
| 21/02/10 04:45 PM |
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Re: back up pistol for bears
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Thanks for the help. I was considering either the 44mag or 45 colt, any preferences? Also 2 inch or 4 inch barrel? I would think that 4 barrel would be a little better to shoot accurately.
5" 629 Classic.Short enough to carry but long enough to make decent velocity. A 2" 44 mag is a waste of time in my opinion.
The bigger calibers are more powerful but harder to shoot well and if you can't hit with it its no better than a hammer.
Use hard cast or one of the factory "cast core" type non-expending loads etc. Practice some DA shooting as well.
Dan