[HairOfTheDog]

I don't trust 9mm for home defense either. It's just not enough punch to stop momentum on a large target. I carry a .357, and I wouldn't bet that's enough on a bear.

Anyway, I guess it's not really on topic.

[P8riot]

Hmmmmmmm. I carry a factory 110gr 9mm load with a velocity of 1475ft/sec and a muzzle energy of 483ftlbs, which is very close to the 158gr .357Mag Gold Dot load. It is more than adequate for two legged snakes, but you are right neither are right for bear.

I carry a Ruger Redhawk chambered in .475 Linebaugh when I'm in the woods. Properly placed, that round can stop a charging rinoceros.