Just wondering what most would consider the minimum size handgun for Black bear and Cougar? Or more directly, would a .357 suffice or would the .44 be more appropriate?......
For me the minimum would start at the .41 mag with a 6" barrel. I have tried this round with people that are not highly experienced hand gunners and have gotten very good results. Recoil is reasonable and it packs a good punch. One of the worst recoiling handguns that I have ever shot was a Colt Lawman .357 with 4" barrel shooting full power loads. It kicked the daylights out of me. And I can shoot a .44 mag (8-3/8" bbl.) rapid fire & enjoy it.
Like the Flinch mentioned practise until you can draw and fire in about 2 seconds. Until it is second nature with you.
