[AlaskaErik]

The Glock 20 10mm is the go-to pistol in Alaska today for bear defense. The only point of contention is which ammo to use. One side believes heavy slugs, like the Buffalo Bore 220 gr is the way to go. The other side believes a lightweight penetrating round like the Xtreme Penetrator 140 gr is the way to go. But only older bitter clingers believe a large-frame revolver is better.

[Myrddin]

The Ruger SR1911 in 10mm is a very comfortable way to shoot any 10mm cartridge. For greater magazine capacity, the Springfield XDm 10mm 5.25" barrel, 15+1 mag is a better choice in bear country. Ruger's GP100 10mm, 6 shot with 3" barrel and Novak sights is a satisfactory CCW.

[vpintheak]

This Alaskan agrees!

[TexasGator]

“The Glock 20 10mm is the go-to pistol in Alaska today for bear defense.”

Only by some.

[TexasGator]

“But only older bitter clingers believe a large-frame revolver is better.”

1600 ftlbs is better!

[DOC44]

“The Glock 20 10mm”

This is my everyday carry pistol along with a second mag as well as my sidearm when hunting. 30 rds of 10mm should handle a lot of situations.

[Seaplaner]

I've heard much the same thing, that some Alaskan guides and hunters are switching to 10mm instead of 44 mag revolvers.

I would love to hear about bear attacks countered w the 10 mag