Hunting the North

Anyone own one of these? I'm looking at getting onefor concealed carry, and black bear protection.

bugsNbows

Nope, sorry...mine is a 23 in .40 S&W. I'm sure they would suffice though. I do believe Uncle Ted bangs it on a regular basis. Good luck.

Swampdog

I have the Model 20 in 10mm.It is a pretty stout round.Especially if you use the Double tap ammo.The 29 in compact will be even meaner to shoot .Probally want to get the mags. with the exta length for the last couple of fingers.My buddy has the Model 30 in .45 acp.It is not as bad,but still need the extra length on the mag.

VAhuntr

I don't have a 29 but have fired my brother in laws quite a bit. The 10 mm is a pretty stout round in a full size pistol, so as Swampman stated you will definatelyfeel it inthe G29.

country1

If you are looking for protection from black bear, have you considered a revolver? One of the big advantages of a revolver is close quarters self defense. A revovler will not jam like a semi-auto if you are struggling with a bear. You may encouter a one and done with a semi-auto in a bear fight.With a revolver you will havefive to eight rounds (5 to 6 roundsin a 44 Mag or 41 Magand 5 to8 roundsin a 357 Mag - I would prefer a 44Mag with a 4" to 5" barrel).

RugerMike

The 10mm is as close to a 41mag round as you can get in ACP, And they have good stopping power. However, in a life and death situation a revolver has rose abovethe semi-auto realm. The reason for this is because it makes you pick your shots and the load is more potent on delivery knock down. I'm not going to argue the 41 versa the 44mag, because most of you will loose the comparison. If you like auto's stay with the 10mm if you are more consistant, if a revolver that you find you a 41mag revolver. It is really that simple! You have an excellent firearm if it fits you and your purpose? Your decision?
My personal favorite carry protection round is a 3-4 inch S&W 57 in 41mag. I have 6 firearms chambered for the awesome 41mag. Exactly what Clint Eastwood carried in his "Dirty Hairy"films, NOT the 44mag as described on the movie set!?! Don't beleive me look it up? It's true!

stalkingbear

I pack a Ruger Redhawk in .41 magnum myself when I travel to places that I might have to defend myself against wildlife or when actually hunting with handgun. An properly tuned Redhawk WILL group 1"-1 1/2" at 50 yards.

Hunting the North

Great advice guys, and you got me thinking about a .41 magnun revolver. How is the price and availability of .41 mag ammo? I know it is not the most popular ammo these days.

stalkingbear

That's the kicker. 41 magnum ammo is running over 1.00 per round these days, making it a necessity to reload. If you don't reload, or ever have intention of reloading, it MAY be better to just get a .44 mag. Actually they're a LOT closer in performance than most people realize. I own both, as well as .454 Casull.

Teach Deer

When the 10mm Auto came out about 20 years ago it was brutal...my first experience with it was in a Colt Delta Elite. That gun was super-accurate, but amazingly violent. Today, most factory loads are quiet a bit tamer (not much hotter than .40 S&W loads) though Winchester's 175 grain STHP and Cor-Bon's loads are close to what they once were (originally they were designed around a 200 grain HP at 1400 ft/s).

The 10mm would get the job done...no question in my mind...and I love the Glock 20 with this round...I have not tried the G29 but figure that firing it with full power rounds would be an experience I would prefer to avoid.