Originally Posted by
Colorado Luckydog
I've been hunting in the mountains of Colorado for the last 17 years. I also spent another 2 1/2 years stationed at Fort Carson. The only thing I have ever needed protection from was the weather. Bad weather, bad decisions or lack of preparation, will get you a lot faster than wild animals. That being said, a 44 mag will stop any creature that we have here in Colorado. A 44 mag WON'T stop you from getting lost or freezing to death.
Very true words. Only four leg critter I am weary of in Colorado is a female bear with cubs. I carry a Glock 40 in the field, works good against two legged critters and would probably work against a bear. Not the ideal bear round, but I have 15 shots if needed.