Alaska Handgun Recommendations

[Bear44]

Soooo your saying we should pick up a .40 cal.

You're not helping. LOL!

 

[hikingthehills]

You're not helping. LOL!

I think @JWC hit it on the head with the 460, see I help a little!

 

[Bear44]

I think @JWC hit it on the head with the 460, see I help a little!

Agreed.......and very little.

 

[Ken Ford]

Phssst,
.500 magnum all day long.

 

[Cartman]

Here you go, take your pick. S&W500 4" or 8 3/8" loaded with 700 grain projectiles.

 

[FredAlert]

What is the velocity of those 700 grain loads?

Here you go, take your pick. S&W500 4" or 8 3/8" loaded with 700 grain projectiles.View attachment 624831

 

[Lionheart]

Only two guns that make me feel better in bear country are my Freedom Arms .454 Casull or my Marlin 1895 guide gun with the 18" bbl in .450 Marlin.

But I think the real answer to this question has been missed by all.

Call guide. Bring what he tells you.

 

[Kman]

Here you go, take your pick. S&W500 4" or 8 3/8" loaded with 700 grain projectiles.View attachment 624831

Good God man!!!