SmokyMount
Bearcat
- Joined
- Jan 4, 2014
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- 2
Hello, I'm looking into purchasing the GP100 in either a 4.2 or 6 inch barrel. I have read up on the specs, and shot similar guns in the past (S&W 686). That being said, I have little experience with revolvers. I will purchase this gun purely for defense. I hike often in the smoky mountains, and have encountered multiple black bears. While our bears are small-ish (up to 400 lbs or so), and generally skiddish, I have encountered enough that I believe I need some firepower in case of an attack. This gun would be carried in a hip holster. My question is this...Is it safe to carry a loaded GP100 in a hip holster for extended periods of time. What is to stop this gun from firing if it gets jostled or bumped? I realize the double action trigger pull is pretty heavy, but all the same, I am concerned. Any thoughts?