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August 9, 2015
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guess I won't have to lug around my .445 in the brush after all. Looks like my Beretta will do just fine.
http://www.grindtv.com/wildlife/fishing-guide-kills-grizzly-bear-charges-within-feet-clients/
May 22, 2016
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This only works if the bear has a sense of humor.
While he's rolling around on the ground, and can't catch his breath because he's laughing too hard at the thought that someone would actually SHOOT him with a 9MM, you can run away.
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November 21, 2009
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I hope to read the full article in American Rifleman to gain insight as to why a Professional Guide in that region would believe it appropriate to carry a 9mm for defense against bears. While one might argue the 7 shots were apparently adequate, others would be justifiable to make case that 7 shots are too many to bring down a charging bear.
May 16, 2012
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The 9mm has taken a lot of beating the last years as being inadequate but its a very potent bullet, as proven for 100 years now, with good penetration as FMJ, certainly its not a hunting cartridge but well placed shots is always the key. And also dont mess with the bear and generally the bear wont mess with you and seven shots do seem a lot, maybe the anxiety of the moment but generally even the bang of one shot can scare an animal away. But they were asking for it:
The 9mm has what...2/3rds the spunk of a .357 Mag? 
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