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Try living in a country where you can't own anything for the purpose of self defence, let alone using a handgun outside of a range.-- NO THANK YOU...

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I know I would still choose a 44mag, I can guarantee you when a bear was charging I wouldn't feel any recoil... == AGREE --also my choice.. and yes, I would be more likely to feel the soiling of my pants vs the recoil..

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I like the revolver because it is, simpler and nothing ever goes wrong with them unless they are very badly maintained. Good for all weather and all conditions.
I know, modern autos are reliable but in extreme conditions I'd still feel safer with a good revolver, and if you find yourself stuck for whatever reason you can still hunt well with it.

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I have to admit, after seeing Phil's results with the 9mm and the energy the 10mm puts out in Buffalo Bore ammo.. I feel a lot more safe with a 10mm in hand in Griz country than I used to.. NO ONE I KNOW has more experience than Phil when it comes to big bears..

The 10mm is perfectly capable of taking deer sized game.. especially with the correct ammo..

I currently own 3- 10mm handguns.. but, own at least 5 or 6 --44 mags, along with a 454 Casull, so, in my books, the 44 mag is still the most popular..