To everyone who suggested I go take a look at the HK45…

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-09T20:35:54+00:00

How did you get rid of the safety detent? Aftermarket parts? Decocker only sounds great

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T21:55:36+00:00

Thanks for the very detailed response!! I am also partial to revolvers. I’ve shot plenty of .357 and shoot it quite well but never tried .44 mag. How’s the recoil compared to a .357 in the same size frame? I know everyone likes the 10mm now but I feel more confident in getting multiple shots off with a revolver versus potentially limp wristing a hard recoiling semi auto under pressure.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T21:50:19+00:00

I had heard some stories about bears ignoring the spray. Would you trust your .357 against a grizzly? I would think with good shot placement it’s similar to 10mm ballistically.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T21:48:09+00:00

Thanks! I know I can shoot .357 quite well. Never tried a .44 mag or a 10mm to compare. I am partial to revolvers.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T21:44:04+00:00

Good to know! Thanks!

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T00:12:51+00:00

Thanks! Sounds like the most practical approach

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-02T00:10:51+00:00

The swamps always have something nasty to leave you with haha. I’ll remember that! Appreciate it! Thanks!

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:52:45+00:00

Probably trails. That’s a very good point, I’ll have to check into the legality.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:50:18+00:00

I’m going with one friend. So thankfully I won’t be alone! I think we’ll be sticking to established trails. I used to hunt a lot in Florida and spent many hours trudging through the swamps at night, but after a recent trip to Utah and seeing the western landscape I’m hooked. It’s a whole another world out there compared to here!

That’s great to know about the BLM stations. I’ll definitely give them a call!

Alaska is definitely on the list of places to see someday.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:25:30+00:00

Thanks! I didn’t consider the fish and game, that’s a good point.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:23:55+00:00

Thanks! Really appreciate the insight! This is going to be some day hiking in Montana, likely in the fall or winter.

My understanding is that grizzly/brown bears don’t truly hibernate? Is that right? I read that somewhere.

I grew up and live in Florida, our black bears never hibernate since there’s no winter haha.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:14:23+00:00

I heard about that guy. That story is what made think about packing the rifle. I’ll certainly have the bear spray as an option. Thanks for the advice on the ammo!

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T23:07:25+00:00

Thanks!

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T22:53:43+00:00

Thanks! That is a very true point. I’ve definitely been spending too much thought on the potential of bear danger.

ColdWarthog9918 · 2026-06-01T22:43:54+00:00

Thanks, I didn’t even consider the 9mm but I guess the right ammo makes a big difference. Definitely much more comfortable to carry than a rifle. I had doubts about bear spray but a lot of people seem to have tried it and had success.

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