It is a .38 ultralite revolver. I always wonder if it will just tick the bear off and make him mad. Still, maybe it will scare him away.
I have a 357 but it weights a bit more.
It’s illegal to carry a gun in the Smokies...
I’m a fan of revolvers. Carry the “ultralite” in WalMart. The 357 if you’re concerned about bear, with the proper ammunition. Presuming you don’t have a 44