Big Bore Semi Autos.
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kristop64089
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LAR made the Grizzy, it came in some pretty big calibers, plus they resembled 1911s
The_Shadow
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Skan21, 
I am quite supprised you turned a bind eye to the 10mm semi autos, price & ballistic performance that really does shine.
I am quite supprised you turned a bind eye to the 10mm semi autos, price & ballistic performance that really does shine.My Beretta PX4 Storm .40 is a great gun that is reasonably small. 1,300 rounds of target rounds Zero failures. H&K USP .40 or .45 in the compact are great carry weapons too. I have a H&K USP .45 tactical (a beast) and a .45 compact (for carry). H&K failures? HA HA. 1,100 rounds through these.
I carry my FNP-45 religiously, and have never had a problem at all, and i've put several thousand rounds through it (fmj and hp). I have noticed others with this gun reporting problems, but after a thorough cleaning it shot just fine.
I have the G-21, which is also a great gun, and very reliable, but the FNP feels much better in my hand.
For a gun that's a little easier to conceal, I'll carry my G-30 sometimes when I don't feel like dressing around my gun and don't feel like just carrying a super compact revolver (lcr).
I have the G-21, which is also a great gun, and very reliable, but the FNP feels much better in my hand.
For a gun that's a little easier to conceal, I'll carry my G-30 sometimes when I don't feel like dressing around my gun and don't feel like just carrying a super compact revolver (lcr).
I looked into the .460 rowland 1911 conversion and was really impressed with its ballistics.It does for the .45 what a 10mm is too the .40
But getting ammo would be a big PITA and unless you reload forget alot of plinking.But you can put your .45 barrel back in and plink with that.
But getting ammo would be a big PITA and unless you reload forget alot of plinking.But you can put your .45 barrel back in and plink with that.
isanchez2008
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Second the .50GI conversion for the glock 20 or 21. Big bore in a semi-auto without being a "mini-howitzer
http://www.gunsamerica.com/94811131...zzly-Mfg-Co-Pistols/LAR_Grizzly_MK_I_45WM.htm
What about the Grizzly 45 win mag?
What about the Grizzly 45 win mag?
I don't think I was clear enough in my original post. My bad. I didn't really mention what I wanted it for. I'm one of the odd people that likes light backpacking for multiple days through rugged terrain. In NH, that means far north, in bear and moose country. I lived in AK for 3 years, and I've seen the results of both types of maulings. True, most of them were due to stupidity on the part of the 2 legged maulee ( Let's pet the cute baby moose/bear!), but that's not always the case. I would like a pistol ( not larger than 5" ) that can be easily backpacked around, very reliable, and last but not least, able to pacify a bear ( preferably until he stops breathing ). I'm not saying that the 10mm isn't an effective manstopper, but I'm fairly certain that the only way you can kill a bear with your Delta Elite is if he chokes on it after accidentally swallowing it while eating you. The LAR Grizzly is an excellent choice, but I haven't seen one for sale with a barrel less than 6.5". And don't get me started on the .50GI conversion kit on the Glock. No matter how safe it may actually be, I still get the willies when I think about a .50 slug on a polymer platform. Plus I don't like Glocks. I'd probably buy one if they made it for my SA XD(m), just because I feel that if I was going to take my chances, I'll do it with my springfield. The idea I've really liked is the 1911 with the .460 Rowland. What amounts to a magnum .45? whats not to like? I'll have to give that a look.
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Pocketfisherman
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The RealGuns site has a pretty good series of articles and handload data and results for the 460.
natpro7420
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+1 for 10mm, it came to mind when I read the title.
Panzershreck
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I don't have any experience with the grizzly but I think it fits the OP description. I don't understand the idea behind buying a large bore gun but being concerned over its looks. Isn't its performance more important? Just my opinion
And I would like to keep my name off the list, thank you. Really guys, I asked a serious question. I wasn't asking if anyone has ever gotten killed by a bear or moose in NH. I asked if anyone knew of a pistol that matched my criteria. Also, I generally don't buy a gun I don't like the looks of. Most people don't.
Thanks for the lead on the .460 Rowland anyway. That's just about what I was looking for, and a great price on it too.