The recent discussion around 10mm handguns spurred a lot of discussion on the viability of using a 9mm for bear/animal defense.
Imagine my surprise when a Hornady catalog got delivered today and it advertises their new “Backcountry Defense” ammo, including a 138 gr 9mm!
If I was stuck with only a 9mm, this is definitely something I would look into for carrying in the woods. While a 9mm may be on the small end of the scale, a good bullet like this definitely helps. However, I’ll still much prefer a larger 10mm or wheelgun when I’m out in the backcountry.
Chris W.
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Chris is a former active duty Air Force EOD officer with a background in mechanical engineering. He owns a small gunsmithing business in Montana, Big Sky Shooting LLC, doing firearm repairs and semi-custom firearm builds.
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