What Hand Cannon?

[PegLeg45]

Wanted to clear something.....Overload, I wasn't making a wisecrack joke at the expense of your post.

I do agree with M25 on the issue, though as to a single shot.

Now, if I was actually going on a 'hunt' for a bear, and was in a stationary look-out position, then a T/C in a heavy rifle caliber would be a strong consideration....along with a heavy revolver as back-up. But in the instance of back-packing, where an unknown surprise might be lurking, then the big revolver in big calibers are a must....IMHO.

[GUNS-R-US]

Wanted to clear something.....Overload, I wasn't making a wisecrack joke at the expense of your post.

I do agree with M25 on the issue, though as to a single shot.

Now, if I was actually going on a 'hunt' for a bear, and was in a stationary look-out position, then a T/C in a heavy rifle caliber would be a strong consideration....along with a heavy revolver as back-up. But in the instance of back-packing, where an unknown surprise might be lurking, then the big revolver in big calibers are a must....IMHO.

+1 on that

[tombogan03884]

Now that you mention it, Yes I do . 

[BML325]

I am, and always will be a S&W guy, I have a 686 plus and a 629 classic. The triggers are awsome in double or single action.

However, I just picked up a Ruger Redhawk 5.5 inch barrel in 44 mag, trigger is not as smooth, but other than that it is an awsome gun. Solid but not oo heavy, pretty accurate and handled recoil of hot 44 mags real well, as good or better than my 629 classic 6.5 inch barrel with an unfluited cylinder. I also love the way it comes apart for cleaning, better than the standard revolver side opening.

I got it for $400 from a guy that needed money. A friend of mine offered me $500 for it and I told him I wouldn't even sell it for $600. 

[saltydogbk]

I've got the Ruger Redhawk with a 4" barrel and a Winchester lever I picked up from some guy in Florida.  Would not part with either of them.

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[Hazcat]

Y'all know I have the Redhawk .45 (5.5) and the .454 lever.

My son has a .44 629 (6 inch) and a .44 lever.

[Overload]

Wanted to clear something.....Overload, I wasn't making a wisecrack joke at the expense of your post.

I do agree with M25 on the issue, though as to a single shot.

Now, if I was actually going on a 'hunt' for a bear, and was in a stationary look-out position, then a T/C in a heavy rifle caliber would be a strong consideration....along with a heavy revolver as back-up. But in the instance of back-packing, where an unknown surprise might be lurking, then the big revolver in big calibers are a must....IMHO.

Actually, I thought the replies were funny.  I can understand wanting more than one shot.  I was JUST thinking about killing/ knockdown power, and even a .44mag isn't a rifle round. 

[Rob10ring]

460 will give you a lot of wiggle room, as it shoots .460, .454 Casull and .45 LC. Successful defense against griz with handguns is rare, but does happen. Even one with a Glock .40. I'd think you be more likely to come across black bears and their have even been successful defenses against them with .357 (you've probably seen the images of the ranger doing a bear re-release that went wrong. He used a .357 after being knocked off of the truck). I love .44 Mag and don't think a 6 inch is too long. I've got a magnaported 629 3-inch, a Colt Anaconda 6, a Vaquero and a Blackhawk. The single actions are the easiest to shoot.

[Rob10ring]

If you're really going for a walk in something like Alaska grizzly/polar bear country, maybe an AR in 458 Socom, kept in your hands, not on the shoulder.

[GUNS-R-US]

I'm not exactly sure where this walk in the woods will take place but if it's in a place that's as free with weapons as Alaska a long gun would be the Best Defense!