Mountain Biking Colorado/Utah Carry Reccomendation
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As above, make sure you are legal. Utah I think recognizes CCW permits from all other states, not sure about Colorado.
As noted above, a gun in a pack is not very accessible if you are really concerned about being able to use it. A fanny pack would be better, which would make your smaller choices better picks. I would say pick the Glock 26 or compact 1911 assuming you have a pack suitable for these.
I ride with a fanny pack on my off-side and it's no problem. I have carried a Smith Model 66 snub but lately have been carrying a Taurus .38 snub to go lighter and smaller.
For bear these days I carry a can of Bear Spray available from Cabela's, REI and other stores. Very light, it apparently DOES work well, you can stick the can in a "holster" inside one of the bike water bottle carriers on the frame, quite easily. I am convinced Bear Spray is a safer choice than any firearm against a bear. UDAP is what I buy, check out the testimonials on their website...and google articles about spray's effectiveness.
The Glock or 1911 would be fine against any smaller animals, if needed. And could be used to scare a bear just as well as a monster gun....
As noted above, a gun in a pack is not very accessible if you are really concerned about being able to use it. A fanny pack would be better, which would make your smaller choices better picks. I would say pick the Glock 26 or compact 1911 assuming you have a pack suitable for these.
I ride with a fanny pack on my off-side and it's no problem. I have carried a Smith Model 66 snub but lately have been carrying a Taurus .38 snub to go lighter and smaller.
For bear these days I carry a can of Bear Spray available from Cabela's, REI and other stores. Very light, it apparently DOES work well, you can stick the can in a "holster" inside one of the bike water bottle carriers on the frame, quite easily. I am convinced Bear Spray is a safer choice than any firearm against a bear. UDAP is what I buy, check out the testimonials on their website...and google articles about spray's effectiveness.
The Glock or 1911 would be fine against any smaller animals, if needed. And could be used to scare a bear just as well as a monster gun....
Glockstar .40
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^^^^just make sure the wind isnt blowing in your direction
FoghornLeghorn
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Carrying a gun in your backpack is useless. Mountain lions, for example, typically stalk their prey and attack from the rear. The few attacks I remember (from when I was living in California), the lion would bite the victim's neck from the rear and take them down. That doesn't leave much chance to get you gun from your backpack. It doesn't really leave much chance to get it from your holster.
And, depending upon what state you're from, Colorado may not honor your CCL.
http://handgunlaw.us/
What's your fear? Bears? You'll need a substantial caliber. Men? Glock 17 at the ready with one in the pipe.
And, depending upon what state you're from, Colorado may not honor your CCL.
http://handgunlaw.us/
What's your fear? Bears? You'll need a substantial caliber. Men? Glock 17 at the ready with one in the pipe.
Charger Fan
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Gee, so it sounds like I should pretty much cave in to anything attacking my neck from the rear & consider my azz as grazz at that point. 
Okay, whatever.
Moving on...
Okay, whatever. Moving on...
Of the guns you listed, my choice would probably be one of the .45's loaded with something like this:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=69
If the .45 is too big, heavy, or bulky, the 9mm loaded with this:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=225
or the .38 Special loaded with this:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=291
None of the above-mentioned guns would be the ideal choice for large, dangerous animals (not that any handgun really is), so you're pretty much reliant on shot placement and penetration hence the recommendations for hot non-expanding bullets.
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=69
If the .45 is too big, heavy, or bulky, the 9mm loaded with this:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=225
or the .38 Special loaded with this:
http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=291
None of the above-mentioned guns would be the ideal choice for large, dangerous animals (not that any handgun really is), so you're pretty much reliant on shot placement and penetration hence the recommendations for hot non-expanding bullets.
FoghornLeghorn
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Nah dude. If a 1500 pound grizzly has your head in its mouth, you've still got a good chance of saving yourself.
And if a 175 pound mountain lion has your neck clamped between its razor teeth from behind, no worries.
At that point, your best maneuver will be to curl up in a fetal position, put your head between your legs, and kiss your butt goodbye.