Don't know if semi's are allowed but a good 1911 45 acp hard ball comes to mine for bear medicine. I saw a show on TV with a hunter or guide carrying one but don't remember where they were.
Tacksmacker
Conventional round nose hard ball is out. I've hunted with a 1911 and hard ball doesn't work.
If I was going to use a 1911 for self defense work in bear country I would seriously consider one of these loads from Buffalo Bore.
Notice I say self defense against bears NOT hunting bears. Under no circumstance would I HUNT bears with a 1911. Self defense is up close and personal, hunting is not.
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