backwoods
We kick this around all the time. A conventional handgun against a grizzly or other dangerous bear is a marginal weapon at best, (seen the "Remnant")? Big powerful animal that can be there silently and in a flash. But.....I'd sure rather have one, and spray, than be unprepared at all. You have to have your head in the game in bear country too.
I think the G20 /10mm carries easily and is ultrarugged for the carry everywhere role, to be there when you may need it. A 1911 platform after that. I'm not a small guy, nor a wimp, but found the 6" magnums a pain to carry in a hip holster for any extended period of time. The 4" N-frame Mtn Guns from S&W carry a bit easier, and a heavy bullet .44 Mag, or a hot .45, would likely be next on my list. But the flatter, more compact autos carry easier than even the pared down Mtn Guns.
My G20 has largely retired my 4" Mtn Gun, and the 4-5/8" Blackhawk in the chest holster as well as a woods gun.