Smith & Wesson model 69 Combat Magnum

Is day after hump day Bear Defense day?
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Not sure, but the last time I checked, we weren't allowed to carry a restricted "bear stopper" in the woods. Or are you one the exceptionally rare individuals who actually got a permit to carry because of your work in the woods?
 
Some one knowledgeable will come along shortly to give full details but apparently in BC Revolvers (no pistols/semi-auto) are allowed in certain Bear Country for certain professions; don't recall the details.
 
Brutus said:
Well, maybe, just maybe, bear stopping power in 44 Rem Mag, starts with the discontinued Winchester 250 grain Nosler Partition Gold. But I strongly suspect, even if you could find them, launching these out of a 4.2 inch L frame just once, and then you will probably be picking the front sight out of your face, before you could pull the trigger a second time.
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I gotta agree with this. I shot a 4" Model 29 with hot 44 Special loads. Even that was snappy. It didn't jam the webbing of my hand any worse than .45acp, but the muzzle flip was significant. The blast and report were also significant. I'd say about 5% more energetic than .45 acp, but that may have been the difference between revolver and auto.
 
Are you licensed to carry restricted? I'm jealous.

Darkw said:
I'm really keen to get a woods gun that I can carry all day. Ideally it would be as light and small as possible, but with bear stopping power. I work in the woods in remote coastal BC.
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Get the 4.2 629. Only a few ounces heavier, should be stronger, not that much bulkier. And you dont have to wait a year
 
9mmGunGuy said:
Are you licensed to carry restricted? I'm jealous.
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You could apply for a carry permit too. All you have to do to qualify is spend 10 hrs a day working a couple miles into the woods from your truck which is parked an hour and a half drive from a logging camp. :) Oh Ya, and there must be grizzlies, black bear and cougar.
 
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