Grizzly Bear Attack Ended by Two GLOCK 10mm Pistols

AmmoLand ^ | August 1, 2025 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

The 10mm is becoming a popular round to be carried for defense against bears.

[BobL]

Violence. Instead they should have NEGOTIATED with the Bear-istinians. That way everyone can come out happy.

[AndyTheBear]

Were they examples of “bear arms” mentioned in the 2nd amendment?

[MtnClimber]

Five yards is a very close call.

[gundog]

[redfreedom]

I bought a 10 mm S&W last month.

OMG! does this thing have recoil. I can handle 45 ACP & Long Colt with ease, but this thing is challenging. It’s difficult to achieve accuracy if when pulling the trigger you wonder if it’s going to flip over backwards and slap you in the forehead.

[dfwgator]

When Brian Boitano was in the Alps
Fighting grizzly bears
He used his magical fire breath
And saved the maidens fair.

[lee martell]

“At the tone the time will be Two O’Glock ....and 10 mm.
‘Beep!”

[Tom Tetroxide]

It’s equivalent to a .41 Magnum.

[Mark17]

I knew guys that were stationed at Elmendorf. They told me when they went hiking, they carried .44 magnum revolvers. None ever had to use them, but they were prepared.

[Antihero101607]

Ruger used to make the 99/44 or the Deerfield, think an M-1 carbine in 44 Magnum. Fairly mild recoil, and a fairly lightweight little rifle. The only downside I can think of is the little rotary mags limited you to 4 rounds. I believe Highpoint makes their basic carbine in 10mm now.

[FreedomPoster]

I was in AK 2 years ago and did an ATV tour with my son. When we showed up that morning, the guide was fueling up the ATVs - and wearing a stainless .44 mag revolver in a chest rig with a set of reloads. Hard cast bullets.

[CommerceComet]

It’s equivalent to a .41 Magnum.

On a shot-for-shot basis, no. The .41 mag is significantly more powerful on each shot with similar ammo. 10mm pistols are typically semi-autos while .41 mags are typically revolvers, so the 10mm will have a lot more loads in the magazine. So chose your poison: fewer more powerful shots from the .41 mag or more less powerful shots from the 10mm. In competent hands, either will get the job done.

[MCF]

Good summary.

[Mr. Jeeves]

It’s difficult to achieve accuracy if when pulling the trigger you wonder if it’s going to flip over backwards and slap you in the forehead.

That's why I'd rather have a rifle (and multiple shooters) in bear country. What good is a huge caliber handgun if a second quick shot is likely to go wildly off target?

[Dr. Franklin]

On a shot-for-shot basis, no. The .41 mag is significantly more powerful on each shot with similar ammo. 10mm pistols are typically semi-autos while .41 mags are typically revolvers, so the 10mm will have a lot more loads in the magazine. So chose your poison: fewer more powerful shots from the .41 mag or more less powerful shots from the 10mm. In competent hands, either will get the job done.

10 mm = .39 inch
In the brush, when the bear might appear suddenly without warning, rapid action may be better than the larger caliber ammo.

[GingisK]

When we traveled in Alaska, my wife and I were required to carry a .44 Magnum revolver across our chests.

[real saxophonist]

I was once on a firing line next to a guy with a Glock 10mm. The report from that thing thumped my chest almost like the tanks at Ft. Stewart did.

[coloradan]

If I may ask, who imposed this requirement on the two of you?

[bobbo666]

YES!!! Just negotiate and give up one of the shooters. The GOP playbook.