RE: Side arm vs. Grizzley
I am going to be purchasing a Ruger Redhawk 4" in the very near future for a backup gun in bear country. I think with the Garrett cartridges and endless factory loads available it'd be a better option if you found yourself in need of ammo. I carry my Vaquero 357 with 180gr hardcasts around home for black bear and I feel it to be quite adequate. Just practice and practice because if you can't hit a bear under pressure it dont matter if you have a .22 or a RPG you'll be turning up as little brown piles in the woods.