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Originally Posted by Zeus
What kind of handgun would be the best choice for Bear defense/Killing a bear?
1. This gun would be used while fly fishing/hiking so no shotty's or rifles
2. price is no object
3. One shot one kill potential would be nice, but at the same time I don't want a Desert Eagle or something that would be really hard to get a second shot off due to blow-back.
And before you chime in Icky, No. Throwing Knives aren't going to work. 
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What kind of bears are you talking about? Black bear or a grizzly?
Any kind of hand gun will scare off the bear in 1-2 shots if they are close. Don't even have to aim it them, just shoot it in the air.