9mm backcountry?

[brsnow]

Different guns for different areas/needs. Are you worried about people? Bears? Moose? I match the load to the probable target. Usually hardcast .44 or 10mm now. I want something that will stop a steer that decides he doesn't like me. Had some bulls on private ranches give me a run for my money. Bovine are a greater threat than bear, cats and people combined IMHO.

Mostly wolves/bear, but I am not looking to go up in caliber. Appreciate the insights though.

 

[EastMT]

Buffalo also just came out with some solid coppers, less of a concern about hard cast issues.

 

[menhaden_man]

You all are going to make me buy a Glock 19 now...

 

[Jbehredt]

You all are going to make me buy a Glock 19 now...

Every self respecting, non hipster, gun owner should have one.

 

[Oregonboy]

Glock 19x

 

[AZsniper]

I agree with TMac. I think the S&W Shield in 40 gives you better stopping power, is light and easy to carry.

 

[Terrapin]

Glock 43 is the best personal defense pistol I own for backcountry... mostly because it actually goes everywhere with me rather than getting left behind.

I’m going to use Underwood FMJ-FN +P ammo. It is specifically designed for penetration in things like bears.


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[menhaden_man]

Every self respecting, non hipster, gun owner should have one.

Alright, I’m convinced now. My wife hates this forum. It keeps making me buy more guns?

I’ve got three 9s, but it looks like I’ll have to get a fourth. Like shooting my 1911s more but cheap ammo can’t be beat for the 9 mm.

 

[Desk Jockey]

If I had one pistol it would be a glock 19. Add a surefire xc1 and some night sights for the win.

 

[EastMT]

I have a 17, 43x, you guys almost have me convinced I need another. Not quite, but close.

 

[Mosby]

I use a Glock 20 when I am in areas with grizzly bears but its a bit big when I am scouting and hiking around in places like Colorado. I have decided to buy a small, lightweight, compact 9mm for camping and hiking.

I have narrowed my search down to a Sig 365 or a Springfield Hellcat. I love Glocks but I prefer a pistol with a manual safety when I am in my hammock or tent and its out of holster. Both also weigh less than 18 oz. For this specific purpose, weight is important.

 

[Idaho10mm]

Glock 19x. Full size grip and more capacity than the standard 19.

 

[Riplip]

Tough to beat the Sig P365 for weight and size. Shoots great, and you barely know you are carrying it.
Glock 19 is always a solid choice, although a bit bigger than the Sig.

 

[16Bore]

There’s the Glock 19, then everything else. Period.

 

[menhaden_man]

There’s the Glock 19, then everything else. Period.

You are trouble @16Bore - I done dropped $150 on targets from that reply on steel the other day. Spanked an easy 1k 22lr rounds with my middle kid today. Will have to go grab a Glock now so I don’t feel so out of place on this forum.

 

[Mosby]

Another great 9mm pistol is the CZ P01. Some prefer it over Glock's and Sig's.

 

[brushape]

Love my poly80 glock 23 clone, here’s a 30 round group I shot at various ranges out to 30 yards in a training class before all this quarantine bs started, and a coyote I shot last weekend at 41 yards

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[16Bore]

You are trouble @16Bore - I done dropped $150 on targets from that reply on steel the other day. Spanked an easy 1k 22lr rounds with my middle kid today. Will have to go grab a Glock now so I don’t feel so out of place on this forum.

You pick up 1:8 223 yet? The misses said it was OK.

 

[Savage99]

If I had one pistol it would be a glock 19. Add a surefire xc1 and some night sights for the win.

Surefire, when your life depends on it. I have a TLR-7 on mine, but it’s was a close contest.


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[Where's Bruce?]

I talked to some guys who skinned a black bear and found six .45 slugs just under the hide & fat that never made it to the vitals. Make sure you have some heavy hardcast...I'd stop up in caliber for bear (but not wolves). A 15rd magazine would be advisable.