which semi-auto pistol caliber is good for the hunting defense

[TreyG-20]

+1
I'd like to find some +P .45 FMJ — guess I'll have to load my own.
It's counterintuitive to use a less-powerful FMJ while hog hunting, but I'd rather have that penetration than an expanding round that doesn't make it to the organs.

Here you go. Underwood Ammo - 45 ACP Lots to choose from.

 

[rvrrat14]

I carried a 629 6" for over 25 years, until we bought a ranch in hog country. Now the big Glock 20 in 10mm goes with me on every outing. Flat shooting to 50 yards and plenty power in a 15 shot auto. Hand loads are 165 gr GDHP at 1256 fps. Check those energy numbers out!!! Recently carried it in Yellowstone on several hikes through bear country. Never thought I didn't have enough power!

 

[hellishhorses]

I carried a 629 6" for over 25 years, until we bought a ranch in hog country. Now the big Glock 20 in 10mm goes with me on every outing. Flat shooting to 50 yards and plenty power in a 15 shot auto. Hand loads are 165 gr GDHP at 1256 fps. Check those energy numbers out!!! Recently carried it in Yellowstone on several hikes through bear country. Never thought I didn't have enough power!

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Look at those numbers!

 

[hellishhorses]

Here you go. Underwood Ammo - 45 ACP Lots to choose from.

Only saw one option, but that's enough! Thanks for the info. Fan of Underwood, I've never seen FMJ before.

 

[TreyG-20]

Only saw one option, but that's enough! Thanks for the info. Fan of Underwood, I've never seen FMJ before.

Your right. They use to have a 185gr FMJ +p. Guess it didn't sell so they dropped it? Either way Underwood is great ammo priced right and Kevin has excellent customer service.

 

[rvrrat14]

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Compensated Glock-21 Conversion

Look at those numbers!

Got rid of a 44, don't need another!
i was very proficient with 44 mag loads. The 10mm in an auto pistol is very manageable and a good balance in power, size, weight to other standard pistol calibers. I'll stick with the 10 and feel more than comfortable.........(wouldn't mind shooting one though)!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Here you go. Underwood Ammo - 45 ACP Lots to choose from.

+1 for Underwood, I use their 10mm.

 

[TreyG-20]

+1 for Underwood, I use their 10mm.

Me too.

 

[Bozz10mm]

A 10mm with full power 200gr or 220gr hardcast bullets such as Underwood or Corbon, would do the job for bears, although I have never seen a bear in my neck of the woods. A 1911 with .45 auto hard ball might have enough penetration for bear.

 

[Robmoo]

a .50 desert eagle. lot of bears in CO and NM

Darn! You said it before me.

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