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So, with two piles of bear scat within 50 yards of my house, I think it's worth a look at 10MM.
when walking the property (with and without dogs), I normally carry a Smith Model 28 in .357, or a high-capacity 9mm. While the Smith should be enough for the black bear I might encounter in NE Arizona, I would feel more comfortable with larger capacity.
Another issue with the Smith is weight.
I realize that 10MM has stout recoil, and the polymer frame won't help with that, but it will weigh less than a steel frame pistol.
This will not be used for concealed carry, so full-size is the way I want to go.
I have no brand preference, and while adjustable sights might be nice, I'm not sure I'll need them.
I'd like to stay under $800, but might go a bit higher if I had to.
So, with two piles of bear scat within 50 yards of my house, I think it's worth a look at 10MM.
when walking the property (with and without dogs), I normally carry a Smith Model 28 in .357, or a high-capacity 9mm. While the Smith should be enough for the black bear I might encounter in NE Arizona, I would feel more comfortable with larger capacity.
Another issue with the Smith is weight.
I realize that 10MM has stout recoil, and the polymer frame won't help with that, but it will weigh less than a steel frame pistol.
This will not be used for concealed carry, so full-size is the way I want to go.
I have no brand preference, and while adjustable sights might be nice, I'm not sure I'll need them.
I'd like to stay under $800, but might go a bit higher if I had to.