North East Redneck
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I believe the multi shot energy comparisons hold very little truth in the real world. Shot placement is key. I'd rather less in number but more powerful rounds in the bear defense case. The bear with seven rounds of 9mm in him that keeps coming at you is worse than the dead bear with two .357s in him. A charging bear offers little time to stop it. I'd prefer harder hitting rounds. Sure, 17 holes sounds better than 5 or 6, but if the hits are not effective, what good are they? Certainly neither round is the best choice, but I'd take the .357 over the 9mm.