[G Larry]

I carry the 686 because:

I CAN carry it comfortably, in shoulder holster, while fishing in bibs.

I CAN re-set on target, for multiple shots,

There is no consensus on where to place that one shot on a charging Griz.

[IYAS9YAS]

There is no consensus on where to place that one shot on a charging Griz.

In your hiking buddy's knee.

[exnavy]

I like the ruger Redhawks Alaskan in 454 for all the same reasons, except, center mass aim point with a handloaded, 410 grain wide flatness gas check at 1400 feet per sec. Should only need one shot. Alas, in Michigan we have black bear, no grizzly.