If you could only carry one handgun while camping...

[aka-kesler]

.22 mag would suit me fine in most cases...

 

[dnurk]

We went backcountry hunting and/or fishing in Alaska every year from 1998 to 2007. My preferred gun for bear protection was a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 casul. I have actually been thinking about selling that gun as I just don't have the time to do those extended backcountry trips any more.

If you talk with any of the guides up there they say the .44 mag is worthless and the .454 is the "minimum" they would carry.

If we are talking about just a great fun and utility gun for camping around here, I would go with a buckmark or woodsman 22lr.

 

[Iroquois]

Just no good answer...44mag with bronze solids for the bear or cougar ...large capacity 9mm
with hollow points for the wolves. Six rounds is not enough for a pack of wolves.

 

[youngda9]

Anything but bear size animals, my 686+ with 158grain cast FP bullets.

Including bear, I'd use my 4" 629 with 300 grain cast FP bullets.

 

[hps]

Glock 20 16 rds of "pure heat"

 

[ghitch75]

4 5/8" Blackhawk loaded with either of the ones on the left....325gr and 270gr...

 

[finnegan]

Sig 229 in .357 sig would be just fine. Although since overpenetration wouldn't be an issue why camping; a Tokarev in 7.62 x25 with hollowpoints is definitely another option. Rugged, all steel gun with ludicrous ballistic potential.

 

[drgnrobo]

From what i have in the safe,one of my trusty 1911's in 45 acp,but my choice would probably be a 10mm 1911 or glock

 

[9mmfan]

From the guns I currently have, I would have to say my G20SF with some Underwood 200 Gr XTPs. Should be good to go anywhere in Indiana.

 

[Excalibur]

A Glock 20 either the SF or Gen 4 with the longer barrel, ported if I am in bear country, or even other wild animals

 

[SSGSAD]

I have a few to choose from, 1st, RSBH, .44 mag. with factory 240 gr. HP. 2nd, RBH .41 Mag. factory 210 gr. Hp. 3rd S&W Mod. 19, factory 158 gr. JHP..... JMHO.

 

[brian.derby]

my buddy's .500 magnum. kicks like a mule and hit's like the Mike Tyson of old.....

 

[tom1025]

I would pick my Tarus Judge loaded with 45 colt long and 00 buck.

 

[gunman41mag]

Out of the guns I own, it would be either the SMITH & WESSON 629 44 MAGNUM POWERPORT or the GRIZZLY 45 WINCHESTER MAGNUM

 

[cesna250]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing, I can't wait till I buy my governor just for laughs

A .410 slug to the face would not feel too good. Even to a bear.

 

[churchmouse]

A .410 slug to the face would not feel too good. Even to a bear.

I would not want ti Pi$$ off a bear. 410 slug packs a good jolt but no speed to it. Friend bought a Siaga in .410 and it was a real disappointment to him. I had a snake charmer in .410 and felt the same way about it. Shot a Judge and it is a hoot to shoot but Meh...no big deal.
If it is bear country, nothing less than a .44 Mag and that 500 upstream is a sweet piece as well. I want one.

 

[blue2golf]

.22 mag would suit me fine in most cases...

Same here. Ruger Single Six goes with me on most hikes.

 

[jbombelli]

Im gonna change my answer. I would want one of these.

Put a drum on this and we're getting somewhere.

 

[Fordtough25]

Put a drum on this and we're getting somewhere.

Probably my ruger blackhawk in 45 Colt. Packs a punch!

 

[fastwally]

Smith Model 29 4". I load it with specials here and with magnums when in bear country.

Me too!