My trail gun is a Glock 20 10mm. We have few black bears but it's rare to see one. If I was running bear baits I would carry my 629. Down here your more likely to run into two legged varmints checking their cash crops than any other animal that can do real damage. I feel comfortable with the G20 with 15rds of 180 xtp's loaded to a little over 1200 fps. If I ever get an aftermarket barrel I will probably be carrying it loaded with 200 grain wfngc.