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Pistol calibers which have been successfully used in defense against grizzly/brown bears:

.22 Long Rifle.

9.3x18 Makarov

.38 revolver (probably .38 S&W Special)

9mm

.357 Magnum

.40 caliber

10mm

.41 Magnum

.44-40

.44 Magnum

.45 acp

.45 Colt

.45 Super

.454 Casull

.460 S&W Magnum

.500 S&W Magnum

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As the saying goes, “it’s all about shot placement.”

I’m sure the heavier calibers tip the odds more in your favor. I sure wouldn’t head out into Grizzly country with a .38 Special unless I absolutely had no other options.