44 mag vs 10mm for grizzly

[Ghillieman]

Been looking at the glock 10 mm with hot bear loads for a back up in case a grizzly decides to invade my space. My gun shop owner says 44 mag over the 10 mm. He's a WY resident and says the 10 mm hype is just that. Im about having close to 3x the firepower vs a wheel gun....what say ye?

 

[jdf]

Wheel gun will not jam..
Heavier loads with 44.
We always carry our 44s over 10mm.
Just practice

 

[Rob96]

More rounds on board and faster follow up shots, I would go with a 10mm.

 

[Big Bore]

44 magnum with a heavy cast bullet. 10 mm is a fine deer/thin skin round but it isn’t normally a grizzly stopper.

 

[Ghillieman]

Wheel gun will not jam..
Heavier loads with 44.
We always carry our 44s over 10mm.
Just practice

6"?

 

[Ghillieman]

44 magnum with a heavy cast bullet. 10 mm is a fine deer/thin skin round but it isn’t normally a grizzly stopper.

You know anything about these HOT bear loads for 10mm? Ive "heard" they are effective.

 

[Doublegunner]

Ability to accurately place your shot and bullet choice should be prime considerations in any choice. Hard cast seem to be the way to go. 44 is harder to shoot than 10mm but packs more punch. I suspect in most instances the shots would be pretty close so it may not matter that much. 10mm also has more ammo on board so that's nice and they are generally lighter. In the end I lean towards the 44 but not by a lot. Even though you can shoot more bullets the 10mm just isn't that powerful and we are talking about stopping power. Either one you choose you should practice with it. Ultimately I would use bear spray first. Pistol is last resort.

 

[shrapnel]

Every time I look at that bear, I realize how insignificant we are to an apex predator. Regardless of the gun you choose, make sure you can stop a bear. Killing a bear and stopping it can be 2 different things.

It reminds me of “Hatchet Jack” in Jeremiah Johnson…

 

[Ghillieman]

Bear Gun Shootout: 10mm vs .44 Mag.

We settle the debate over the best bear defense pistol cartridge— 10mm vs 44 Mag. —with this simple, but challenging shooting drill.

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[Ghillieman]

Every time I look at that bear, I realize how insignificant we are to an apex predator. Regardless of the gun you choose, make sure you can stop a bear. Killing a bear and stopping it can be 2 different things.

It reminds me of “Hatchet Jack” in Jeremiah Johnson…

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yeah thinking a roll of TP should definitely accompany my bear kit cuz If that big bastard was charging me I'll likely shite myself......lol

 

[TN2shot07]

Every time I look at that bear, I realize how insignificant we are to an apex predator. Regardless of the gun you choose, make sure you can stop a bear. Killing a bear and stopping it can be 2 different things.

It reminds me of “Hatchet Jack” in Jeremiah Johnson…

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If you come across that up close in a particular grouchy mood are we sure the gun would be best used on the bear??

 

[Ghillieman]

If you come across that up close in a particular grouchy mood are we sure the gun would be best used on the bear??

what else might you use? a bazooka?..lol

 

[TN2shot07]

what else might you use? a bazooka?..lol

 

[Ghillieman]

lol

 

[Straight Arrow]

Every time I look at that bear, I realize how insignificant we are to an apex predator. Regardless of the gun you choose ...

Doesn't matter ... you'll never get it out of your holster. 44 mag vs 11mm vs bazooka ... it just doesn't matter.

(Critical factor is the partner behind you with bear spray at the ready, or as in the case of the two wrestling teammates in Wyoming, ready to punch that bear in the snout!)

 

[Coveyleader]

Get one you will wear. I hunted WY last year and wore my 44 3 days, it was just too much weight. Partner had his 10 and I just carried spray.

 

[Ghillieman]

Get one you will wear. I hunted WY last year and wore my 44 3 days, it was just too much weight. Partner had his 10 and I just carried spray.

Ive got a .41 smith and it weighs a ton too.

 

[Moserkr]

Wheel gun will not jam..
Heavier loads with 44.
We always carry our 44s over 10mm.
Just practice

Only time a wheel gun “jammed” was when a round jumped the crimp. Heavy loads and short barrels dont always mix well. Turned my 6 shot revolver into a one shot paper weight, but luckily it was during target practice.

With all the debris getting into my holsters and less moving parts, I prefer a revolver, plus bear spray.

 

[WNC2500]

I have both the Ruger Alaskan, and the Glock model 40 10mm, but just like @shrapnel says, we realize how small we are when seeing that bear.
Both shoot amazing and are true/accurate.

 

[BackofBeyond]

I carry a .44 because I'm compensating. No other reason.