Your opinion; but because I did not have the benefit of your wisdom on the subject when I went to Alaska with my son, I had to rely on what the experts in the field indicated (including Alaskan bear hunting guides, bear hunters, Alaskan fish & wildlife folks, biologists and so forth - I did quite the bit of research before our trip). What they said was that bear spray is the most effective in deterring bears from attacking. Does it work every time, no it does not. Does a 44 MAG or a 12 gauge slug or a 30-06 work every time - no they do not. Yet, as I said, we also carried a 44 MAG and a long gun when out and about where bears might have been encountered. We tried to cover all the bases.I also wore better running shoes than did my son and had a small caliber pistol to kneecap him just in case.
By the way, you show a video to support your opinion that bear spray is not effective but yet the bear spray DID EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO AND TURNED THE BEAR AWAY FROM HER. Who gives a shit what it did to the kayak. What she should have done was backed off instead of acting like a moron and remaining in the danger zone. She was lucky it was only the kayak and not her that was destroyed but had it not been for the pepper spray in the first place it may well have been her.
Carrying a rifle would be less effective for defense as ;My dad always said that if you carried a handgun to protect yourself against the grizzlies, you needed to file the front sight off of the handgun. Thay way,w the bear takes it away from you and shoves it up your arse, it won't hurt hurt nearly so badly.
True. But my dad said it. I laughed cause it was funny.Carrying a rifle would be less effective for defense as ;
1. If attacked you probably would not see it coming and;
2. If you are grabbed, the rifle will be about as worthless as tits on a nun for defense. Big bore pistol can be effectively wielded with one hand
And it is hilarious!True. But my dad said it. I laughed cause it was funny.
Likewise.And it is hilarious!
Back on topic, I hope the OP is moved toward the purchase of a big bore magnum revolver vs a 10mm auto loader.
Sw 629 in 44mag. Few hundred bucks cheaper.I saw the recommendations for the Alaska revolver but they are a bit pricey....
Punch II MK IV streamer. My choice for people and I kept a fogger for animals. Both are the gift that keeps on giving.Same way cops tell women that whistles , screaming and shitting themselves is the most effective way to stop a rape.
Ever wonder why this kind of advice is given?
You of all folks should have a pretty good understanding of the concepts of gross vs fine motor skills under stress. Would you whip out the OC on a subject that was an immediate threat to your life or health, or would you go to an option that has better odds of stopping the threat.
If you have the luxury of seeing the bear that has decided you are food then you have used up your good luck for a while. Avoid casinos and lottery tickets.
You are aware that the OC you carried on duty is about 2-3x more potent than anything sold as “bear spray, right?
But if you go with Buffalo Bore ammunition( my personal FU favorite brand ) make sure it is rated for the S&W. Some of their rounds are specifically rated for the Ruger Super RedHawk and could damage a S&W.Sw 629 in 44mag. Few hundred bucks cheaper.
115 gr Barnes solid copper hollow points in 9mm for two legged vermin and 316 gr Belt Mountain Punch Solids in .454 Casull for four legged apex predators that might confuse me for food. Never take half measuresPunch II MK IV streamer. My choice for people and I kept a fogger for animals. Both are the gift that keeps on giving.
Well.115 gr Barnes solid copper hollow points in 9mm for two legged vermin and 316 gr Belt Mountain Punch Solids in .454 Casull for four legged apex predators that might confuse me for food. Never take half measures
Kind of hard to maneuver a 12ga into position to be effective when you are being shaken in the jaws of a 1000lb bear that has hit you from behind at 35mphWell.
I thought we were talking gas there.
I prefer 12 gage slugs, if im expecting trouble. Half measures indeed.
At that point it's not really upto you anymore. Fate may favor the prepared or bold but it's still a crap shoot then.Kind of hard to maneuver a 12ga into position to be effective when you are being shaken in the jaws of a 1000lb bear that has hit you from behind at 35mph
While I would most likely be shooting crap, I would also be doing my level best to be shooting 1896 grains of unadulterated hate in 316 gr increments into the bitey end of whatever has decided I looked tasty.At that point it's not really upto you anymore. Fate may favor the prepared or bold but it's still a crap shoot then.
While I would most likely be shooting crap, I would also be doing my level best to be shooting 1896 grains of unadulterated hate in 316 gr increments into the bitey end of whatever has decided I looked tasty.
Great replies! Thanks for the info on the revolvers. I saw the recommendations for the Alaska revolver but they are a bit pricey....not like I am going to live there; or die there for that matter.
Semper Fi,
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