Smith and Wesson 2.0 10mm 4.6"

I know. I'm considering really, really hard.

I have the 2.0 micro 40 cal. Great gun.

I have it. It is lightweight and I bought it specifically for carrying while sheep hunting and hiking here in Alaska.

It is fine all around. I do not like the really aggressive texturing on the grips, it will rub through clothing or skin on hikes but I realize most people probably aren’t carrying it on extended hikes/hunts.

10mm is easy to get up here and not too expensive. I shoot Buffalo bore 220 grain heavy outdoorsman and it is not as brutally snappy as I anticipated, but it also isn’t a joy to shoot like a 9mm. It is a good solid piece and I would recommend it.

With that said, I really would not want to use it on a brownie under any circumstances, but it’s better than nothing. No hesitation for using on two legged predators.

An average brown bear is going to weigh, conservatively, about 600-700 pounds, some are way above that. It is a truly humbling experience to be close to one of these bears in the wild. There isn’t a single handgun that I would consider “adequate” for stopping a grizzly. But any gun is better than no gun and there are plenty of trade offs to analyze. A 10mm is a good balance but I won’t for a second kid myself that it’s adequate, if that makes sense.

For humans it is a great cartridge and great pistol, just a bit different when you are talking big bears.

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On a serious note, why just not .45ACP 230grain?

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The only reason I want a 10mm is for when I'm hiking in the mountains. The 45ACP is said to be a poor choice for protection against a bear. I'd like a 10mm that can handle 200 grain or better and provides 15 or more rounds. I've been looking into the 3 handguns I previously mentioned for months. I know the Glock 20 is probably the best overall choice, but damn if that grip is much bigger than the others. I can definitely get my hand around it and control it, but in the heat of the moment.....maybe a better/easier grip will be beneficial?

I’m a Glock fan, but the 10mm offering in anything but the SF is just too big for my baby hands. I really like the M&P grip, but I put a little tape around it to cut down that really aggressive stippling.

Also, here is a pretty good video that shows bears and handguns as a last resort. If nothing else it’s a good way to burn off 45 minutes at work on a Friday!

Almost Killed By a Brown Bear

Years ago after the DirtyHarry/ Magnum Force movies came out some Drs. where I worked planned a trip to Alaska.They all bought S&W .44 magnums and were talking a bunch of shite about their “hand cannons”.

I told one of them if all they had was a 44 mag and a bear came after them best thing to do would be to shoot themselves.

They got pissed.

My brother and I other have Glock 20s and enjoy them.

I'm very, very close to getting a Sig P220 Legion 10mm. I just need to buy it so my wife doesn't notice.