I like the Glocks, fairly light, easy to shoot, easier to clean. I have a .40 cal. I think they make a .44. As far as pistols and bear hunting, I know a helicopter pilot who did some heli-logging in Alaska. He said that the cable hookers (?) would strap a Thompson 50 cal to their chest in bear country. Maybe a Desert Eagle .44 mag could do the trick, but it is going to be heavy.