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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • I live in the mountains, both literally and figuratively. I spend alot of my time either covering ground in mountains, or making plans to cover more ground in mountains. One thing to be ready for here in the mountains, especially in the Rockies, is predators. This includes bears, wolves, and lions - things that will chew you up and spit you out. It's best to have a plan for WHEN disaster strikes (not if). I've gone back and forth on defense options, spray brands, gun types, ammo selection, modifications, accesories, holsters, on & on, and I think I'm finally satisfied with a setup. In this video I break down what this setup is, what it is that makes my mountain trekking experience a little safer and reassuring. Follow along!
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  • @larryl603
    @larryl603 4 месяца назад +9

    I agree with what you said I also live in MT in grizz country and I see a lot more mountain lions now and my go to gun is a glock 29 with the glock 20 mags and underwood 200 grain hardcast bullets when we are out working on fences or cutting firewood we also take a 12 gage with slugs close by but my glock never leaves my side great vid keep them coming and stay safe

  • @michaelmartino5100
    @michaelmartino5100 День назад +2

    Steve Rinella was in Alaska with 8 other guys and a coastal brown bear charged their lunch spot. Not one person had the time to grab a firearm. One guy hit the bear with a trekking pole. If you unknowingly wander near a bear's cache or get between a sow and her cub and you dont know it, for one reason or another, you will never get to anything in time, no matter where its located on your person. Your at the mercy of good luck or bad. Good luck with you 10mm, .44 mag or .454 Casull....

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  День назад +4

      I've heard Remi tell that story on Joe Rogan's podcast. None of those guys even had their handguns on them, let alone any rifles. They were just sprawled around the ground eating lunch. That's why I made this video, because when I'm in camp and take the pack off, my gun gets clipped on my pants, not left on my pack like Remi's was. Most of those guys have bino harnesses that hold a handgun, but after a long day you just want to take all that crap off and let your body breathe a little. Something that clips onto my pants belt is so quick and easy to do

  • @richardparis8738
    @richardparis8738 3 дня назад +2

    Underwood is good😊

  • @Grasshopper0122
    @Grasshopper0122 22 дня назад +2

    Very nicely done….and good, well thought out presentation.
    ( and it looks like you might have woken up a few over at Glad Times Trailer Park and Rehab….they can be a bit touchy when the heat overwhelms the window air conditioner !! )
    😮😂

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  22 дня назад +1

      I'm not sure what the second half of your comment means lol, but thanks for watching!

  • @lnproductions3159
    @lnproductions3159 25 дней назад +10

    That is a great idea alternating or as some call it snack stacking the magazine. I carry hollow and fmj when I carry for concealed protection. It makes sense for bear attack scenarios as well. I carried a .45 up in Alaska last year visiting my son in the military. I carried the hardcast buffalo bore. He has a 10mm mdx. Great video.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  25 дней назад +2

      Thanks for watching my video!! Going to Alaska is a DREAM of mine. But it's not like Montana doesn't have enough dangerous adventure to offer

    • @timothyharrell7253
      @timothyharrell7253 7 дней назад

      So it would take 3-4 rounds of 10mm on average for a mountain lion? I don't know iam asking based on your statement

  • @GodFearingg
    @GodFearingg 2 дня назад +2

    I’m a born again believer and I lput my trust in God. But he still wants us to use wisdom, so I’ll be picking up the g20 gen 5 soon. I moved to the bitterroot only 3 months ago.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  2 дня назад +3

      King David trusted in God too, but he still picked up a sling and rocks.

  • @Sw22944
    @Sw22944 24 дня назад +4

    Great video, Montana looks beautiful!

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  24 дня назад

      It sure is! And treacherous at the same time lol. Where are you located?

    • @Sw22944
      @Sw22944 24 дня назад +1

      @@SawtoothWild Kansas City Kansas, keep posting videos!

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  24 дня назад

      Been through your neck of the woods quite a few times. Really enjoyed the International House of Prayer church thing down there

    • @bentoncushing8693
      @bentoncushing8693 16 дней назад +1

      Beautiful it is,,,dangerous it can be...respect it...

    • @bentoncushing8693
      @bentoncushing8693 16 дней назад +1

      I met a Rancher from Essex said every fence repair day he encountered grizzley... another had 21 miles of fence and griz eating his calves...daily

  • @robertgoodrich8953
    @robertgoodrich8953 10 дней назад +3

    The Underwood extreme defense in 10 mm with the Lehigh copper. Bullet or their Extreme Penetrator for the 4 legged problems.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  10 дней назад

      Is that what you carry?

    • @timwhitney5288
      @timwhitney5288 9 дней назад +2

      ​@@SawtoothWildI bought a glock 43x and guy had a mag loads with 8 extreme Penetrators and 2 hp on top and the other 2 EP in case so now I got black bear ammo here in foothills NC....

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад +1

      @timwhitney5288 You're set!

  • @rhlouis4128
    @rhlouis4128 8 дней назад +1

    I live in Alaska. My current defensive pistols are a Glock 29 10mm, a Glock 27 .40 S&W (for when I really need light weight), and a Ruger SP101 .357 (snow machine moose pistol - may need it for -20° F temps and don’t completely trust polymer at those temps). I have medium small hands, thus the smaller pistols. Buffalo Bore or Underwood with hard cast bullets is my choice for ammo. Yours looks like a good set up to me, except I’ve moved away from Serpa holsters, either the Gunfighters Inc. Kenai chest holster or Blade-Tech hip holster. I like the springy lanyard, I’ll have to look for one of them. Alaska State Troopers will write you up for any defensive bear kill further than 10 yards.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад

      I'll have to do some testing with polymer at -20°F, haven't thought about that much. However, at least in Montana, those temps keep the bears in dens, not out endangering me. I do have the Gunfighters Inc Kenai chest holster but it doesn't work with my bino harness, so I have to have a different setup. The lanyard is frickin awesome!! Don't listen to anyone who doesn't have any experience with them. I've yet to hear about Montanan officials giving anyone any trouble for defensive shot distance. Best of luck 👊

  • @wretchedmess
    @wretchedmess 6 дней назад +1

    Interesting video- a lanyard is not something I would necessarily use, but I understand your philosophy and you are used to managing it, so it makes sense for you in your environment, and how you use it. I am in the SW, and gave up on my Serpa after dust made the release draggy and gritty. I would imagine the same would happen to you with mud, dirt and snow. As others have mentioned, lots of bad ND history with Serpa... I went to a 5.11 Gear Thumbdrive that works really well, but is not made anymore. I now use a Safariland 6378 ALS with the addition of the Thumb Nub, and it is excellent.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  6 дней назад

      Thanks for watching my video! I have heard all the horror stories with Serpa, and half of them are user error on the draw (avoidable with training). The other half is dirty and sticky holsters from failure to clean and maintain them. I figure if I'm great at keeping it dry and clean it would work fine, and over 5 years now it's worked flawlessly for me. My biggest threat here is snow buildup, but generally I'm not crawling on my chest in the snow lol. If I lived in AZ I would probably have something different, but you guys also don't have grizzlies there. So I'm not saying it's the perfect setup for everyone, but it's the perfect setup for me!

    • @wretchedmess
      @wretchedmess 6 дней назад +1

      @@SawtoothWild For sure, and there is a ton of value in being used to, and comfortable with a system. I trust my 1990's Sigs, and can manage to hit the broad side of a barn with them, and they are far from the latest and greatest... Take care, and don't get chomped by any of those critters!

  • @RightDucman
    @RightDucman 9 дней назад +1

    Enjoyed your videos and you make some great recommendations. Just subbed keep up the hunt 😎

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  9 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching my video!! Good luck out there 😁🙌💯

  • @Radvous
    @Radvous 14 дней назад +3

    You need a different holster though imo, those Serpa style holsters are loose fitting, and the disengage lever is not ideal.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  14 дней назад

      So far I've had zero problems, so it's a win in my experience for what I do

  • @gregmartin3588
    @gregmartin3588 4 дня назад +4

    Hey nighbor im also here in the north west Montana,
    I also carry my Glock 20 probably 6 years now ..
    That lanyard awesome idea .
    The bungie spring part is brilliant now i gotta have one ..
    I also put a stream light TLR-8 LAZER light combo on it years ago absolutely
    Amazing match up ..
    Roaming around threw the woods hiking looking for fishing spots ..
    I carry in hand my
    Remington 12ga .
    13 " barrel semi auto
    Tac 13 .. loaded with 5 slugs super low Recoil
    Absolutely fast shooter ..
    So on the mtn lions
    Man yeah buddy past few 4 years i been seeing them
    Saw 2 togethe 3 others alone .
    But wolves also
    I dont want to name any places on here
    But im sure you know .
    How far out are you shooting your 10mm ?
    We lay old steel tims on there side at
    At 112 yards and and
    Nail that rim oh man there all shot up .
    Have yoh taken any game with the 10mm..
    I took a few deer 🦌.
    That Glock 20 is a serious weapon with my background i can tell people that dont much about them
    There a absolute destroyer.. 15 tounds
    In a mag . I have easly put 180gr . Sig hard cast rounds threw 8"
    Trees clean threw ..
    I tested that caliber on alot of stuff .
    Old cars easly threw both sides of doors .
    Ots one gun i feel very safe with the more i shoot it the more it impresses me .
    I use to count how many rounds i shot but i lost count few first years at 1,400
    To 1,600 .
    In my Safari land holster every kinda of drill from drawing as you walk forwRd back
    Side ways any type of movement that comes to mind practice .
    Oh rolling basket ball 🏀 i had a foam one
    I kick it up a hill and draw and shoot it as it rolled back ..
    I switched out my stock sights with Truglow orange post
    High Viz green on back workz great ..
    Its great hearing others out here with same set up .
    🌲👍🌲🤠🌲🇺🇸🌲

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  3 дня назад

      Hey friend! Glad to hear to hear the Glock 20 is working out for you. If there is any change I'd make to my setup, it'd probably be to get a slide-mounted 1x red dot sight on it. Just makes target acquisition a little faster, but having electronics that you're depending your life on isn't always the most reassuring idea, so I haven't done it yet. Yes I've been seeing tons of wolves while I'm out deer and bear hunting, seems to be a constant now. I also have the weird fortune of seeing lots of lions, way more than the average Montana hunter lol. How are you holstering your Glock 20 with the TLR-8 on it?

  • @Enviroguarddirect
    @Enviroguarddirect 8 дней назад +2

    Really good explanation. Ive been tossing around options and looking for advice from people who are really out there. Thanks for taking the time. Curious if you pursued the bear, or called it because of the cats? Knowing they could be stalking around would knaw at me.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад +1

      I have the whole encounter on RUclips, it's the video titled "The Most Bears/Cougars I've Seen Yet!". I actually walked right up to where the cats were laying after they got up and walked into the trees, and I tried to find if they climbed up some trees there or went down to the creek or what. After not finding any of the four cats, I walked past that spot and went after the bear. I blew it out as soon as I crested over the ridge, never saw it again. Walking back in the pitch black right where I saw the cats earlier was a little hairy but I had no more run ins!

  • @LatestHour
    @LatestHour 14 дней назад +2

    Gen 4, nice man. My favorite gen.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  14 дней назад +1

      Thanks for watching my video, friend!

  • @shaunblevins3303
    @shaunblevins3303 6 дней назад +3

    One of the down Sides with a Semiauto is if you are knocked down, it doesn’t take much for that gun to get knocked out of Battery plus if that Bear is on top of you, you need a little bit of Clearance to Successfully fire it. Unlike a Revolver, you are able to Press the Barrel up Against the Bear and successfully pull the Trigger.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  6 дней назад +1

      What about the gas leakage from the cylinder being a danger that close to you? Idk man. Seem like a bad deal all around. I'd rather have double the ammo

    • @gmoore6406
      @gmoore6406 6 дней назад +1

      @@SawtoothWild I agree with you. Double the ammo.

  • @mcethos8678
    @mcethos8678 23 дня назад +4

    Great video ! What do you think about 40 for self defense in the woods? Maybe using a hard cast 200 grain?

  • @B45S
    @B45S 9 дней назад +1

    Your caliber and ammo choices are very good, and you are a well thought out and researched person. I feel we are all being misled by "energy on the box" now a days. Energy doesn't correspond to field effectiveness except in a general sense. What matters to terminal effect is permanent tissue damage. The bigger, deeper and cleaner cut the hole, along with the more bones and organs destroyed is what is most effective. Not a "sonic wave of temporary stretch shock," especially from a handgun. In the "energy calculation" some math wizard "doubled" the effect of velocity in its calculation as if it would be better to quickly shove an 100 grain ice pick through a body at 1,000 fps than a 3" diameter 5lb spear at 200 fps. Guns & Ammo contributor Col. Craig Bottington wrote about this when he often tested out the new "wonder magnums" delivering thousands of pounds of on-paper energy ballistics to bears while watching them run off after being hit. He knew the good 'ol 45-70 would have anchored the bear much more effectively with far less energy, but a big heavy flat-faced bullet that hit like a freight train, and destroyed everything in its deep penetrating path. The only way to know which is better between the 200 grain and the 230 would be to test for penetration, and permanent cavity, then see if one is noticeably easier to shoot. However, both 10mm's would be very effective.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  9 дней назад

      I agree with what you're saying. Ideally we'd test and compare every single bullet through our chosen carry gun in ballistics gel, and measure precisely how damaged the primary cavity is and how far subsequent branched cavities go. That's basically unattainable for 99% of Americans to be able to accurately find that information for themselves. Ideally, yes, that's what I should do for my chosen carry loads. Maybe I'm wrong, and the 180gr load would hurt a bear more than my chosen 200gr load, I don't know, I don't have a great way to test that. All I have is muzzle energy and vague bullet design to decide on. It could potentially be a decision that costs me my life, but at the same time, how much of my life do I want to waste just trying to figure out what bullet I should carry? Thanks for watching my video, friend!!

  • @williecosgrove
    @williecosgrove Год назад +3

    I hear you brother

  • @Yetified_Mayhem
    @Yetified_Mayhem 9 дней назад +1

    I like the Lanyard. I'm loaded with the Underwood 200 HC. I do have boxes of the Double Tap, BB, and Grizzly that I haven't shot yet. Definately better piece of mind in the back country carrying all those rnds on the chest. Yea, the Glock isn't pretty, but mine runs flawlessly:)

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  9 дней назад

      Same here!! So far not one hiccup or jam or failure of any kind! Thanks for watching my video 💯 Safe hunting, Igor

  • @lenwenzel7440
    @lenwenzel7440 9 дней назад +4

    Wasn't there a hunter case not too long ago where a Montana hunter was killed by a Grizzly after he shot it twice with a powerful rifle? A Grizzly enraged is damn scary. Being out of reach is probably the safest plan. All of my encounters with bears were with bears who were not interested, or took my noisy presence as a good reason to vacate the area.
    I have to say I am ok with hunting for food or survival or to take down a sick animal, or to control over population. I am not a fan of, and I am opposed to sport, or trophy hunting.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад +1

      Right, and that's the thing too. If youre hunting legally (abiding by the seasons, with a legal tag, legal weapon, within legal daylight hours) then the biologists of that area have done the research and have okay'd the population in that area to be thinned out for various reasons. So, even if a person's goal was to "trophy hunt", as long as they're doing it legally, there really isn't an issue as far as environmental impact goes. In a way, all of us hunters who love this craft are "trophy hunters". There's just nothing quite as satisfying as a big juicy bear steak on your dinner table, that's a trophy to me, man!

  • @jakburton322
    @jakburton322 27 дней назад +2

    Great vid, subbed. Where did you get the lanyard? Trying to decide between glock 29 or 20. Your opinion?

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  27 дней назад +1

      Thank you for the sub!! Really appreciate it. The lanyard was on ebay, from a small seller/brand called "N2 The Wild Lanyards". I had one break on me a few years ago after tons of use, and the seller sent me two more for free. Awesome product! Personally I went with the 20 over the 29 because it's a big caliber and hard enough to hold with a long grip, can't imagine with a short grip and having one finger hanging off the edge. If weight was really a concern, you can always just carry half a mag full (10rds or whatever the 29 can hold), or even put a 29 slide on a 20 frame for some weight reduction. Longer barrel would have more energy, and energy is important for a defensive weapon

    • @jakburton322
      @jakburton322 27 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the advice, i’ll look him up. The glock20 sounds good also. Underwood has 155 gr fmj flat nose that puts out 775 pounds of kinetic energy. Also like the idea of stacking jhps every other round. Appreciate it.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  27 дней назад +1

      Personally I don't remember Underwood having anything with that much muzzle energy but maybe they've come out with something new since I've last looked. At the time, DoubleTap was easier for me to get and they had a better selection. I ordered the 200 and 220gr stuff with at least 700ft/lbs of muzzle energy

  • @NowPleaseReadThis
    @NowPleaseReadThis 5 дней назад +1

    Still waiting for someone to market a portable flame thrower. It would have dual burners. One would be a pressurized propane gas flame which would point into and ignite the pressurized stream of flaming fluid. The pressurized propane flame could go on long after the flaming fluid has run out and be adjusted to 2-3ft in length for close combat with the bear if needed, but I doubt it would be as animals are programmed by their entire evolution to run from fire. Also, they don't understand fire and our apparent mastery of it adds to their fear of humans.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  5 дней назад +1

      I've had recent ideas of developing one

  • @robsnotes4u
    @robsnotes4u 4 месяца назад +5

    I live in Montana, and I carry a Glock 21 converted to a 460 Rowland. If you look at the 10 mm vs the 460 Rowland, the advantage of the 460 Rowland is overwhelming.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  4 месяца назад

      What's the total capacity with one in the chamber and full mag?

    • @joepriebe6068
      @joepriebe6068 24 дня назад +4

      @@SawtoothWild I shoot Glock 20,40, 10mm and 21 converted to 460 Rowland. Capacity is 14 with the 460. 255 hard cast Underwood and 240 Hornady XTP Mag loaded and sold by Rowland are my choice for it.

  • @darque1860
    @darque1860 17 часов назад +1

    Full power buffalo bore hardcast 10mm will absolutely put down a bear or mountain lion. And most the time, the sound of the gun will scare them away. U have more rounds available, and its semi auto. Id prefer this over a wheel gun, but would rather have a ar10 in 308, or a 12 gauge shotgun with full power rifled slugs. Dont just rely on a pistol.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  17 часов назад

      Yeah but I'm talking about a hunting situation where I'm already packing a hunting rifle and 65+lbs on my back lol. I'm not carrying an extra shotgun

  • @shadowcastre
    @shadowcastre 24 дня назад +2

    Interesting video..!
    As a long time NW MT resident I share your need for big critter protection.
    I'm not too sure about your lanyard. I can see it getting wrapped up at inopertune times.
    10mm is a capable caliber but is not my 1st choice.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  24 дня назад +2

      Yeah it could definitely get wrapped up if the cord wasn't always pretty tight. So far not once has it wrapped up from hunting/hiking/packing game. I unclip it to take it inside the tent with me. And 10mm is one of the most energy dense calibers you can own these days, that an average person can shoot effectively. A .44 magnum is more powerful (per round) of course, but considering you only have 6 rounds potentially, it's less total energy in your hand than 16 rounds of 10mm. That's my train of thought

    • @shadowcastre
      @shadowcastre 24 дня назад

      @@SawtoothWild
      The 10mm is a good caliber in it's own right.
      - The closest comparison to a stout 10mm is a standard loaded 357 Mag.
      - There are lots of calibers that easily exceed the energy put out by the 10mm
      - Capacity gives off a false sense of security.
      - In reality, the odds of getting off more than 2 shots accurately at a charging bear is slim to none... With any type firearm.
      - In your 4 mountain lion example, 1 or 2 shots would have put the leader down and the rest would be running for the hills.
      - My carry choice is a short barrel 12ga pump with 2oz buck and ball loads (1 - 71 cal round ball on top of 8 - 31 cal 0 buckshot, lead cast hard with antimony and a pinch of copper to sweeten it for toughness) and a heavy loaded 45 Colt as back up.
      It is an interesting discussion...

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  24 дня назад +5

      Yeah I disagree with almost everything you wrote here, based on my personal experience running around the mountains over the years. Since you want to talk about odds, the odds of you sending all 5 or 6 shots into vitals at a charging animal are slim to none. Higher capacity allows for sloppier shots which are almost guaranteed to happen. Bears have been documented to be killed by .22LR and 9mm, it's not always about high energy. And in my mountain lion example, you actually have no idea what a wild animal would or wouldn't do. All four lions theoretically COULD decide to attack, perhaps at different intervals, when your magazine capacity is dwindling. You just can't say killing "the leader" (whatever that means) would make the rest take off. The cats I personally ran into last year all looked the same size, I didn't know which one was a kitten or which one was the queen or tom or anything. I very well could've been taking out one kitten at a time while their mother was still out for blood. Your personal choice carry is all but practical especially for a solo backcountry bear hunt. Everyone is tough til they have to pack all this weight 10 miles up and down a mountain with an animal on their back!

    • @shadowcastre
      @shadowcastre 24 дня назад

      @@SawtoothWild
      Lol... Looks like I put a burr under your saddle.
      How many years experience do you have?
      I'll take my 14 years in Alaska and 45 years in the Northern Rockies... All Grizz country.
      Have you ever been charged by a bear?
      Have you ever fired a warning shot to chase a cat away? So far mine have all run.
      We'll have to agree to disagree...
      Have a nice day! :-)

    • @PassivePortfolios
      @PassivePortfolios 23 дня назад +1

      I'd select a chest holster without buttons to press to draw the pistol because you might fumble with it or something else could go wrong and not get it out in time. Other than that your choice of the G20 in 10 mm is a good choice. Or a 357 mag revolver with 180 grain JSP would work too. Ammo should be whatever penetrates the most, usually plain old FMJ or specialty ammo if you prefer.

  • @wendellbell6164
    @wendellbell6164 10 дней назад +3

    I run the glock 20 in a chest holster for back up. My 44 mags thru 500 mags in my chest holsters are not fast enough for me. I tend to osolate between 1 solid and 1 hp round on my edc .40 cal. but stay with solids on my glock 20 10 mm. 300 win mag threw 375 ultra mag for hunting. Are you aware of pointing your pistol at your leg. I have one friend with a prostetic leg , shot him self. I have another friends dad blew part of his arm off with 12 gauge pulling his shotgun out of the boat.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  10 дней назад +1

      Yes, like I said in the video, that gun just doesn't ever come out of its holster. And if it ever does (to clean, or to make a video about it like I did here), it is NOT pointed at any of mine or anyone else's body parts. I'm very strict with that.

  • @redteam9881
    @redteam9881 9 дней назад +1

    Alaska Bear / Trail pistol
    Glock 20 in 10mm with 200/220 Hardcast
    Glock 21 Custom in 45 Super / 250gr Hardcast.

  • @americansafarico
    @americansafarico 5 дней назад +1

    Thanks for the thoughtful discussion. Which holster is that?

  • @MrTodfoulk
    @MrTodfoulk 23 дня назад +6

    10 mm magsafe +p+ and 220 grain hardcast staggered. balls of steel help too.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  23 дня назад +1

      And douse the whole mag in Sriracha!

    • @bentoncushing8693
      @bentoncushing8693 16 дней назад

      That 1.5 sec draw time ,,,,w. Sow griz outa nowhere...may be too slow...

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  16 дней назад

      @bentoncushing8693 What do you carry in grizz country?

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  16 дней назад

      What do you carry in grizz country?

  • @user-qb8mj3nd6x
    @user-qb8mj3nd6x 14 дней назад +3

    20 is My secondary, My 45-70 is my Primary......Makes a lot of Bear rugs

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  14 дней назад

      You go bear hunting with a .45-70?

    • @user-qb8mj3nd6x
      @user-qb8mj3nd6x 13 дней назад

      @@SawtoothWild not necessarily, those are but minimums within 200 yards(I might add, thats in the Bush), beyond 200,338, 06 max hardcastcartridge ....

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  13 дней назад +2

      Hold on, I'm just trying to figure out what you're saying. I'm a backcountry solo hunter generally, I simply can't carry a dedicated rifle for bear defense on top of my long range hunting rifle (that's sometimes strapped to my pack so I can use trekking poles). A handgun on my hip or pack is the only option I have at that point to defend against a bear.

    • @user-qb8mj3nd6x
      @user-qb8mj3nd6x 13 дней назад

      @@SawtoothWild don't give up you're long gun, your pistol, whether on the hip or chest, what ever skill you've mastered on the draw, be safe

  • @ThisIsWhatIDo77
    @ThisIsWhatIDo77 9 дней назад +1

    People say carry a rifle. yes, that's a better option if you're not fishing or bow hunting or what ever, but I agree with you as far as why you carry a 16 shot semi auto 10 mm. As far as what someone said about the rope attached to the pistol. apparently they didn't watch all of your video. I agree , you do not want that fire arm to leave your body and who knows what might happen during a bear attack ? By the way its not a rope , it's an expandable lanyard. I think if your in camp walking around with that set up on your person is an insurance policy. That 10 mm on your person climbing up a tree to bow hunt is a good thing. Good job, I enjoyed this video. P.S. I have a gen 4 Glock 20 also, and I shoot underwood 200 grain hard cast and it has always went bang !

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  9 дней назад

      Thank you for your support and for watching my video! I agree with you. So many guys have been mauled IN CAMP when they let their guard down, or while packing a very big heavy rifle, but what good is it if your throat is in a bears mouth? The barrel is too long to even shoot a bear at that distance. So many people are so macho, thinking they'll be prepared and have their gun in their hands exactly when they would need to. I'm not claiming I have all the answers or that I will defeat a group of hungry grizzlies with my Glock; I'm just being realistic, trying to increase my changes of surviving more mauling scenarios so I can keep doing this mountain stuff we all love!

  • @LifeInSpacePodcast
    @LifeInSpacePodcast 8 месяцев назад +1

    Montana looks pretty sweet 💪😎👍

    • @johnkoenig496
      @johnkoenig496 13 дней назад +2

      IT'S FULL !!

    • @stevenp8198
      @stevenp8198 День назад +1

      Montana doesnt want anymore people moving here, you are destroying it!!!

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  День назад

      Well said

  • @frisk151
    @frisk151 3 дня назад +1

    Alaskan chest rig... You won't regret it, especially if you are getting charged, or knocked down...

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  3 дня назад +1

      I have one. I mentioned it in the video. It doesn't work with a bino harness. And requires a bino harness to be worn at all times if you want your handgun with you. No thanks

  • @bentoncushing8693
    @bentoncushing8693 16 дней назад +1

    Great stuff

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  16 дней назад

      Thanks for watching, friend!! Stay safe

  • @irishdefense77
    @irishdefense77 7 дней назад +3

    Do you carry a couple spare magazines?In the event you have a malfunction or need more ammunition?

    • @gmoore6406
      @gmoore6406 6 дней назад

      Everyone should

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  5 дней назад

      I don't simply because I have never had a malfunction or failure of any kind with my Gen4 Glock 20. And also to save a little weight. Everything is a risk. One day, not having an extra mag might bite me in the butt, but packing that extra weight every single time I'm out is a GUARANTEED bite in the butt. If I REALLY wanted to preserve my life to the most extreme extent, I'd just stay home! 😂💯

    • @irishdefense77
      @irishdefense77 5 дней назад +1

      @@SawtoothWild or,you could argue the extra weight of a spare mag and say a flashlight-carried on your support side would balance you out,and also provide a reload and some light-any professionally armed individual who carries a firearm is also required to carry spare mags-and there are hundreds of encounters(thousands actually)that reiterate why it’s important-so,instead of staying home,I’d say the minimal extra weight is worth its weight in gold.This all comes from a combat veteran and current State Police Investigator,who has seen the worst case scenarios too many times,so I might be jaded,but I can promise you-if you ever get into it-no one ever said I have too much ammo..

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  5 дней назад

      Yeah. But this is a solo backcountry hunting scenario were taking about. If I get into a shootout with a gang of grizzly bears, it just might be my time to go, you know? I can only carry so much. That philosophy is great until you consider: *well maybe I need more first aid*, *maybe I should have a backup water filter*, *an extra pair of socks never hurt anyone*, *I really should have a backup rifle because you never know*, *I might need a backup pair of binos in case I lose my primary one over a cliff*, *I should just carry a backup backpack in case my first one breaks a strap*, ON & ON. Sooner or later you just have to call it good, man. 15+1 is good for 99% of the shit I'll run into in the remote Rockies.

    • @irishdefense77
      @irishdefense77 5 дней назад

      @@SawtoothWild true that.For your situation-you’re good.In a concealed carry situation-it could be different.

  • @mred9972
    @mred9972 4 дня назад +1

    It's ok to have 2 guns ,I sure would along with back up mag

  • @MrHf4l
    @MrHf4l День назад +1

    Struggling to find that belt clip. Can you send me the link?

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  День назад +1

      www.ebay.com/itm/204954543670?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uqhnkpqbrcs&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=LDj-nUtURNS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  День назад

      Maybe they don't make them anymore. Can't find it on Serpa site

    • @MrHf4l
      @MrHf4l День назад +1

      @@SawtoothWild thank you!

  • @johnsavage6628
    @johnsavage6628 4 дня назад +4

    Grizzly defense gun? I'm out of there. This small handgun? You nuts? No way! I want nothing to do with a bear or mountain lion. I'll stay in the city.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  4 дня назад +3

      More wild game meat for me 😁

    • @yasotay
      @yasotay 2 дня назад +1

      Cities are way more dangerous, they're usually full of de*****ts.

    • @Cruiser777
      @Cruiser777 6 часов назад +1

      Man, where's your adventure? we don't have Grizzlies here in Arizona, but we got plenty of mountain lines. we do have brown bears and black bears the cities are more dangerous especially now with all the illegals that robbing everybody

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  43 минуты назад

      Arizona doesn't have brown bears (aka grizzlies) but you're right about everything else

  • @redteam9881
    @redteam9881 9 дней назад

    Alaska Bear / Trail pistol
    Glock 20 in 10mm with 200/220 Hardcast
    Glock 21 Custom in 45 Super / 250gr Hardcast.
    Who made the belt clip for the holster ?

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад

      Serpa made that belt clip. It's got angle adjustment too! Thanks for watching my video 🙏

  • @minnil7927
    @minnil7927 10 дней назад +1

    I don’t get why you have that rope on the pistol it makes no sense

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  10 дней назад +1

      Well I don't know what else to tell you, it was explained in the video

  • @waltgranstra8718
    @waltgranstra8718 10 дней назад +1

    Wake up my friend....

  • @ronkay1573
    @ronkay1573 23 дня назад +2

    Freedom Arms 6” - 475 Linebaugh w/420gr

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  23 дня назад +1

      Only 5 rounds? Yeahhh, that's not for me lol.

  • @larrybulthouse455
    @larrybulthouse455 10 дней назад

    U are not toooo bright having traveled the mountains of Alaska your about to get eaten

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  10 дней назад +1

      Life's too short to waste it sitting in the house

  • @fredbrown8894
    @fredbrown8894 8 дней назад +2

    Do yourself a favor bro? Make sure you unload the gun before you stick it to your thigh. As you did in the video, Your glock twenty was loaded.Check the video.And you'll see what i'm talking about.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  8 дней назад +2

      While it was in the holster?

    • @irishdefense77
      @irishdefense77 7 дней назад +2

      ⁠@@SawtoothWildRUclips commandos are a thing.Any professional knows your finger is your primary safety-which is controlled by the safety between your ears,but he isn’t wrong-all guns are loaded all the time,and yours was when it was pointed at your leg.Sure,in a holster-with the trigger guard covered..BTW,I’ve seen 2 SF guys shoot themselves drawing from those holsters,because you defeat the retention by pressing in on retention detent-which can put your finger on the trigger under stress.I’m sure you know what you’re doing,but thought I’d share what I’ve seen with those holsters.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  7 дней назад +2

      I've heard of that happening. It's a risk I'm willing to take. The counter argument is you risk having your gun fall out of its holster at an undesired time; that'd be a risk that individual would be willing to take. Me pointing it at my leg while it's in a holster is no different than me appendix-carrying a loaded gun, which I do. It's always pointing at my body parts if I carry like that. But that's a risk I'm willing to take to have a gun comfortably on me and well-hidden.

  • @chaplainsoffice6907
    @chaplainsoffice6907 13 дней назад +1

    Avoidances is the safest policy.
    Guns stop bears 50% of the time.
    Bear spray stops bears 92% of the time.

    • @SawtoothWild
      @SawtoothWild  13 дней назад +13

      Guns stop bears 100% of the time if you hit vitals. Can't say the same for bear spray.

    • @cskillet2003
      @cskillet2003 12 дней назад +7

      Bear spray won't necessarily stop a charging bear. What's your plan then? I'd say have both available if you're out hiking.

    • @minnil7927
      @minnil7927 10 дней назад +2

      Try deploying bear spray in a tent. Try deploying bear spray in 40 mph winds. Most people who carry are incompetent so it doesn’t matter if 50% of the time people fuck it up if I am proficient

    • @jsj297
      @jsj297 9 дней назад +3

      60% of the time, it works everytime. 💨 🐻

    • @timwhitney5288
      @timwhitney5288 9 дней назад +3

      You pull that bear spray and wind comes up and shifts and next thing you just seasoned YOUSELF FOR THE BEAR .. 🔫