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So I've been doing a lot of camping and hiking with the family lately. At camp I carry IWB my xds in 9mm. Works great easy to move around with as it isn't as bulky. I'm not drawing unwanted attention from people either. When hiking I switch to my XDM in 9mm since it has a higher capacity of we run across any 4 legged issues. However, I grew up in Alaska and most people pack a higher caliber round when in the woods there. I have a Ruger Blackhawk in .357 mag, but the gun is heavy and much longer than my semi autos. I only have an OWB holster for this, and I don't like how it sits. Love the gun though.

So I have a few lines of thought:
Get a better holster for the Blackhawk, maybe shoulder rig.
Get a shorter revolver in .357 or larger caliber.
Get a semi auto in a larger caliber such as .45 or ?
Quit over thinking it and keep doing what I'm doing, higher capacity means more shots in a potential animal issue.
Or other suggestions?

What do you pack in the woods when you go? I want to avoid sprays you are at the mercy of the wind, and with little kids and a dog I don't want want to deal with overspray issues.


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I carry a gun (usually 9mm) for two legged creatures, and bear spray for four legged creatures.

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I vote “quit overthinking it.”

Alaska is a different world, with fewer people and more/larger critters. Around here, I think the people are your biggest threat, and it sounds like you’re already well-equipped to deal with those.

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Sat Aug 11, 2018 5:37 am
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Get an xdm in 460 Rowland, Glock in 10mm, or a Smith and Wesson model 69.


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MadPick wrote:
I vote “quit overthinking it.”

Alaska is a different world, with fewer people and more/larger critters. Around here, I think the people are your biggest threat, and it sounds like you’re already well-equipped to deal with those.


You have what seems to be an excellent reason to justify a new gun. Don't listen to him...


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I you want to stay with an auto, I suggest a 10mm. You can have a high capacity magazine, and more knock down than a 357mag. I have run into bears a few times, just black bears but grizzlies are moving south on the cascades. Personally I would not carry anything in the woods that is not capable and legal for hunting large game. Remember that bears and mountain lions are tough creatures. Even with a 357 unless you are using solid bullets you probably will not penetrate deep enough to shut down the nervous system. Any revolver that is acceptable for me starts with a 4,,,,,,,,,41mag, 44mag, and 454cassul are my go to woods guns. Yes they are heavy but worth it. Kind of like the fact that I drove my children around in a 3/4 ton Suburban, Safety and survivability. There are good things to be said about both revolvers and auto's. Each must choose for their selves.....


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Glock 10 mm


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Arisaka wrote:
Glock 10 mm

Like he said...………….16 10mm's is a serious reply to any threat


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Here's a deal for you: https://www.deguns.net/model-500-perfor ... ?gun=deals

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I'd imagine shooting it would be like shaking hands with a bolt of lightening.

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44 mag double action.


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Old Growth wrote:
44 mag double action.



I always thought his would be nice to have:

https://www.ruger.com/products/superRed ... odels.html

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jukk0u wrote:
Old Growth wrote:
44 mag double action.



I always thought his would be nice to have:

https://www.ruger.com/products/superRed ... odels.html

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Much better looking than the S&W "spike" posted above. That S&W looks like a tapered ream out of my toolbox. While its a nice gun, I just cant get over how butt fugly it is.

Although just busting it out may disgust the bear or robber into leaving!


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Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:30 am
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At least the sling on the sw500 solves his holster dilemma.


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