I was going to carry my S&W 460 but is heavy as heck. 5 shots. Maybe get one maybe two shots off. At least you could hit it in the head with it. Same thing with my Ruger Super Redhawk 454. Thought about Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag. Light. But not thrilled about single action. Thought maybe my Glock 21 45 auto with hard cast. 14 rds. Maybe. I bought a Glock 20 10mm and Springfield XDM 10mm. Didn't like grip safety on XDM , why I never considered my Colt 45 auto with a 10 rd. mag. I shot same load on paper at 15 and 25 yds. 16 rds. The Glock 20 10mm had half the size group. Done deal. I put a 3.5 trigger bar in it like I do in all my Glocks. Lowered to 5 pds. My Glock 21 lowered to 3.5 lbs. All I carry now is my Glock 20 with one in pipe and 15 rd. mag in a Gunfighter chest holster. I carry bear spray also on hip. I don't want the confusion of which to use first though and have always wondered. If I have time I'm pulling both. If no time I'm pulling pistol. My Chesapeake gives my more warning than my deaf ears.
It's Scary hunting in North Fork when alone and some places in South Fork. You get an elk or deer down your head is on a swivel and cut up as fast as you can and haul ***.