Caliber size for hiking...This is a discussion on Caliber size for hiking... within the General SA-XD/XD(M) Talk forums, part of the XD Talk category; 155mm?...
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12-08-2011, 09:12 AM
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155mm?
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12-08-2011, 09:17 AM
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12-08-2011, 09:19 AM
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Its good to know there are some fellow Utah members on here! I would go with the 45acp and just put a spare mag in your pocket. I also think the pepper spray is a great idea to have on you as well.
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12-08-2011, 10:26 AM
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I too would go for the biggest cailber you can safely handle. Imho, 9mm/380 is the the bare minimum for human defense, and smaller animals no larger than coyotes. Seeing you are getting into bear and cougar country, I would definitely be thinking bigger. 45 JHP minimum, and perhaps a 44 mag for that area.
In Alaska, I brought my 454 and was still a little concerned with the grizzlies in view.
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12-08-2011, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by smoke
I too live in N. UT. Mtn biking, hiking or camping I carry .40 loaded with 185 gr fmj alternated with 185 gr hollow points (don't remember the brand). Next summer I will be loading with Barnes 200 gr cast bullet that is made for just this outdoor application. Of course, try to back out of a confrontation with bear or cat first.
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Who makes that weight in .40s&w??? 
Or are you hand loading?
You guys that are wanting to pistol a bear should study the issue a bit more closely and compare the ability of a pistol to stop the attack to a big can of spray. It's not macho, but it's effective. Spray will turn a bear and stop the attack pronto. A 9, 40 or .45 will potentially eventually kill the bear --- about the same likelihood as the bear choking to death on your intestines from eating too fast. 
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12-08-2011, 02:33 PM
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Im in colorado and I carry a 357 mag with 180 gr poly tip bear load but it all comes down to bullet placment and ability to stay calm i know a lot of people they carry bear spray it works great beater then a hand gun any day
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12-08-2011, 02:51 PM
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Be careful with that idea ... I've got friends who have watched their 44 magnums bounce off those darn things, and really piss the animal off.
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if you go for a headshot, that will happen with a lot of pistol calibers.
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12-08-2011, 03:46 PM
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I'm in northern Utah also. While I don't hike anymore, I do ride ATVs extensively in the mountains and the desert. I am workjing on a deal to swap a .38 special derringer for a .22 magnum derringer so I can use snakeshot.
I also keep a XD9sc in the truck, and when I think of it I put it in the fender bag of the Polaris.
Haven't needed either gun yet, but its comforting having them along.
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12-08-2011, 06:28 PM
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If its not a self propelled howitzer, you shouldn't even bother carrying.
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12-16-2011, 01:49 PM
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I also live in northern Utah and love to be outside. I carry a XD .45C with alternating hollow point and full metal jacket 230 gram rounds as a backup to my 12 guage shorty that is loaded with alternating buck shot and slugs.
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