JJ:

Thanks for reposting this article. This completely changed my thinking about hardcast bullets. The hardcast theory always sounded logical but your experience clearly shows otherwise in the case of defense. I've never shot a bear with a HG and don't plan to. Then again, on some remote fishing hikes.....well ya never know.

I've been tempted by a Glock 10mm to replace my 4" .357 but now, I'm thinkin' that maybe a Taurus Ti 44 mag is the way to go. In fact, I'd think your 1200 fps threshold would be doable in the 3"-4" barreled versions with no starin.

Plus....I might even be able to shoot it........ <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

JimF