11 Best Bear Defense Handguns

We all know the joke about carrying a .22 and always having a hiking buddy to survive a bear attack, but you might not have friends foolish enough to go with you.
If you're going to be out in the woods and you're worried about a bear attack, you're going to need a powerful caliber with a longer barrel to get the most velocity.

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Smith & Wesson Model 460V

Smith & Wesson‘s (S&W) Model 460V is a five-round revolver built on S&W’s stainless steel, extra-large X frame with a stainless steel cylinder, and chambered in .460 SW Magnum, .454 Casull and .45 LC.... read more

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Smith & Wesson 586 Classic

Smith & Wesson makes it possible for you to own a piece of history-in-the-making with these Classic revolvers. They're the finest new handguns possible with designs harkening back to the most famous a... read more

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Ruger Super Blackhawk

Powerful, Single-Action Performance. Handgun hunters, long-range competitors and fans of the single-action revolver are attracted to the classic design, rugged durability and smooth functioning of the... read more

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Colt Anaconda

The Colt Anaconda is a large-framed, double-action revolver introduced by the Colt Manufacturing Company in 1990. The Anaconda is chambered in .44 Magnum and the .45 Colt. read more

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Smith & Wesson 629

Model: 629 Caliber: .44 Magnum .44 S&W Special Capacity: 6 Rounds Barrel Length: 4" / 10.2 cm Front Sight: Red Ramp Rear Sight: Adjustable White Outline Grip: Synthetic Action: Single/Double Action Fr... read more

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Ruger Super Redhawk

Potent Strength and Power. Ruger Super Redhawk revolvers have all of the advantages of the Ruger Redhawk plus additional features like the unique Ruger cushioned grip system, hammer-forged barrel and... read more

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Magnum Research Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol which features an aluminum frame with carbon steel slide and barrel. Its barrel utilizes an integral muzzle brake and Weaver style... read more

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Taurus Raging Hunter

Winner of the 2019 American Hunter Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye Award, the Taurus Raging Hunter is a next-generation, big-bore revolver that's first in innovation-and built to last. A fun and e... read more

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Taurus Raging Bull M444

Caliber: 44 Magnum Action: Double / Single Action Barrel: 8 3/8" Finish: Matte Stainless Safety: Transfer Bar Sights: Adjustable StockFrame: Black Rubber read more

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Ruger Blackhawk

<a class='text-red-500 xs:leading-normal leading-tight inline-block' href='https://www.guncritic.com/product/volquartsen-classic/classic-CF9BK/'>Classic</a> Lines, Classic Feel, Modern Features. The <... read more