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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:27:59 PM EDT
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For a wood gun a G20 in 10mm is what you seek not a 9mm. For an answer to your question I only have a G20 do not sure how a G19 will work with +P ammo. I would look up specs to see if it is safe.
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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:29:59 PM EDT
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Sorry, I shot a pitbull several times with 9mm TAP.
no way would I trust 9mm again. 10mm definately |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:30:23 PM EDT
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For a wood gun a G20 in 10mm is what you seek not a 9mm. For an answer to your question I only have a G20 do not sure how a G19 will work with +P ammo. I would look up specs to see if it is safe. Though that would give me an excuse to buy a 10mm. Do they make the g20 in the mos config? Or just the g40? |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:36:23 PM EDT
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Should be fine. I think your chances of Bear problems are significantly less than people problems. And packing a large and heavy gun gets extremely tiresome.
I usually carry a 147gn cast handload similar to what buffalo bore sells for an all around outdoor load when I dont want to be weighed down by a big bore revolver or large auto. For an off the shelf option I like the American Eagle 147gn jacketed flat point. Better tissue damage with a flat point than a round nose and still maintains that penetration you may need if you have to use it on a big critter unlike JHPs. Another good all around outdoors load IMO. Have a good time, sounds like fun. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 9:40:15 PM EDT
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I thought about that as well but wanted to use something I already have. Though that would give me an excuse to buy a 10mm. Do they make the g20 in the mos config? Or just the g40? |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 1:08:17 AM EDT
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Buffal Bore Outdoorsman 147gr. HC-FN works well.
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Posted: 8/10/2017 1:20:16 AM EDT
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Seems the black bears are a very, very minor threat
https://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/bears-a-humans/119-how-dangerous-are-black-bears.html Id worry about people or dogs way more Id probably just use my carry load, or something like 147gr XTP +P |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 1:23:35 AM EDT
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Seems the black bears are a very, very minor threat https://www.bear.org/website/bear-pages/black-bear/bears-a-humans/119-how-dangerous-are-black-bears.html Id worry about people or dogs way more Id probably just use my carry load, or something like 147gr XTP +P I figured id just take my standard load for when were in a more populated human area and switch the magazine out for when were in one of the more wildlife owned areas. |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 1:23:45 AM EDT
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double tap
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Posted: 8/10/2017 8:09:46 AM EDT
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oh i definitely know 2 legged creatures are a more common threat out on the trails than 4 legs. Im not one of those guys who fantasize about being lost in the woods for a year and ill be attacked by every bear within 1000 miles. I figured id just take my standard load for when were in a more populated human area and switch the magazine out for when were in one of the more wildlife owned areas. Personally id carry bear spray and 147gr gold dots or XTP prolly |
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Posted: 8/10/2017 10:26:01 AM EDT
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Maybe a .38/.357 revolver if you have one.
The BB 147 would probably work fine for the trail and I wouldn't feel bad about using it on 2 leggers. |
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Posted: 8/19/2017 11:15:33 AM EDT
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I'd just use my HST. I love Buffalo bore ammo too. I just don't know if you really need it.
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Posted: 8/19/2017 11:16:44 AM EDT
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Sorry, I shot a pitbull several times with 9mm TAP. no way would I trust 9mm again. 10mm definately |
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Posted: 8/19/2017 1:09:40 PM EDT
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Sorry, I shot a pitbull several times with 9mm TAP. no way would I trust 9mm again. 10mm definately |
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Posted: 8/19/2017 5:29:26 PM EDT
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Why no GoldDot or HST? Any animal under 200lbs should be stopped by 147grs @ 1kfps given good shot placement. like stated before, 2 legged things are more to worry about imo but there is always a chance that something with 4 might think youre interesting enough to try to mess with. |
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Posted: 8/20/2017 3:24:52 PM EDT
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I don't even own a 9 but can't imagine that you would be undergunned with the buffalo bore 9mm. Personally I carry a g29 while hiking. Soon hope to get a G40
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Posted: 8/31/2017 10:47:21 PM EDT
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I hiked 4 states. Surrounded by like minded people generally in diverse groups felt pretty safe. If I was hiking in states where I could carry, I would be more than happy with my Glock 43.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 6:47:44 AM EDT
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There are a lot of poor recommendations here to use hollow points. Do not. Hollow points are designed for thin skinned humans. They are designed to not exit or barely exit a thin skinned human no matter what the caliber. They will not penetrate enough in a large animal. Most pistol hunters of large game will use Hard Cast Flat Nosed bullets. Penetration to vitals is the only factor that kills an animal that large.
You are okay carrying that load from Buffalo Bore. There was an Alaskan Guide who killed a charging grizzly bear with those 147 gr +P Hard Cast Flat Points from Buffalo Bore. They are designed to penetrate 30 + inches. Alaskan Guide Kills Grizzly with 9mm Many say that 9mm isn't enough. It isn't ideal but it works when loaded with the right ammo. On a side note, you get the added benefit of a large capacity magazine, minimal recoil for follow up shots, and a light trigger pull. |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 5:26:26 PM EDT
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I and my father hiked the whole thing, we carried Hardcast in .44 and 10mm.
Like others said, 2 legged threats are more to worry then 4 legs and the few bears we saw were skittish and turned tail and ran. Met some awesome people and so truly weird people that made my hair stand up. Made a fanny pack holster on my backpack waist belt so I didn't notice the weight all that much |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:44:26 PM EDT
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So I may be splitting haits, but if you are extremely unlikely to be attacked by a black bear is it actually worse to carry the Buffalo Bitr hardcast? A 147gr jhp seems it would be better on wolves, cougars and people.
And on a black bear it seems a 147gr 9mm wouldnt be a horrible load to have ... Just a thought ... I am not sure which I would carry but probably a 147gr XTP or GD. Assuming I had a 9mm |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 11:33:06 PM EDT
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My father in law has hiked the AT several times.
It's mostly retired farts and young potheads. |
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Posted: 9/24/2017 11:46:47 PM EDT
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There's an article from last year floating around (it might have had a video too) of a fishing guide killing a grizz with his 9mm using that ammo. It charged them by a river.
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