Need help choosing my shot gun for bear protection and some hunting

[Covey Ridge]

JMB made the Winchester 1897 .and it is the standard pump that all others have failed
to ever better!

Bob

Enlighten me! Please explain why you think so?

 

[Grouse Man]

JMB made the Winchester 1897 .and it is the standard pump that all others have failed
to ever better!

Bob

Disagree with that statement. I'd take a Remington 17/Ithaca 37 or a Remington 31 over a Win '97.

Sorry for the detour. Any pictures of the gun for us?