“Alaska is the Glock 20. With 16 rounds of Buffalo Bore 220 gr you have a much better chance at taking down a grizzly.”
^^^^This^^^^
I can’t believe that the people in the article hike the area on a regular basis and only have a .40 pistol and .22LR.
Glock 20 10mm with the hardcast rounds you suggest will achieve the penetration needed even when dealing with brown bears. Holster is a must.
They have changed their habits and now carry pistols in chest holsters and a 12 gauge shotgun.