DEAR WES WE , PLEASE LOOK AT THE BALLISTIC CHARTS TO ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH ENERGY(POWER ) OF THE 9MM. YOU WILL SEE THAT IT IS MINIMAL COMPARED TO SOME OTHER PISTOL ROUNDS. I WANT TO SAVE YOUR LIFE!

NO, THE 9MM IS NOT ANYWHERE NEAR TO ADEQUATE

I am assuming that you mean a defensive situation, you are in bear territory with bears being a possible threat and you are prepared for an encounter. So with that in mind... we are talking about a situation that will be at close quarters and happening very fast!!! you hunt with a rifle at distance and saving your…