So i am thinking about buying the Springfeild XD and i want it to shoot at the range and also carry in the woods. We just got new land up in bear country and would like to havea gun to carry just in case. Also would not mind to carry it when hiking so i could take out some of those yotes. What would you choose? I am torn and have no expernce with hand gun loads, any wisdom would be awesome.

Thanks
Pines