This link as provided by cowboy 1964 on Glocktalk indicates use of the Glock 20 by the Sirius patrol on polar bear:
http://www.rokslide.com/forums/firearms/44156-glock-20-outdoor-carry-option.html
Very interesting.
I wonder what hollow point they use.
There are also some good reports coming out of Alaska about the G20 doing a decent job on big bear. Personally I think it is a pretty big stretch even as a last ditch weapon for big bitey things. The 30-06 as a main weapon seems small as well. The 475 Linebaugh revolver fits the need better IMO. But there seems to be a counter point giving some advantage to the advantage to the G20 (even more so to the G40). If a bear charges you are lucky to get a single shot into a charging bear before it gets to you. 1 shot and you must hit. It takes time do drive big bore loads back down out of recoil and line the sights up. Only a very seasoned shooter can handle the power anyway. While every shot from the 10mm might not connect, 6 or 8 bullets of substance entering a charging bear should have some effect (per what happened to the Sirius soldier). The noise does not hurt either.
It's not a perfect world. The 10mm is IMO doing better than it has a right to. I am sure the G20 is not perfect for this mission but it just may be the perfect compromise if all things are considered and weighed. Maybe, anyway.
I agree. Not to mention the G20 as a semi auto most likely sheds snow and ice batter than the intricacies of a revolver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCTw6WNx_-4
Quote from: 4949shooter on July 28 2017 08:37:07 PM MDT
I agree. Not to mention the G20 as a semi auto most likely sheds snow and ice batter than the intricacies of a revolver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCTw6WNx_-4
Thanks for the video. Those guys might put Admiral Byrd to shame. I am quite sure they picked the best handgun in the world for their purposes.