Mountain Lion Defence Ammo?

[c good]

Now that I have my CCW, I want to carry while hiking in Mountain Lion areas. I have 9mm Hellcat, 10 mm Glock 29, .357/ .38 spcl, or .40 S&W to choose from.

What caliber and type of bullet would you all recommend for Mountain Lion protection.

[turbolarry]

I'm no big outdoorsman, but from your list I'll take the 10mm and some of these;

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/ammunition-ammo-for-hunting-shooting-sports/handgun-ammo-hunting-shooting-sports/hornady-backcountry-defense-10mm-auto-200gr-dgh-handgun-ammo-20-rounds/p/1920157

but I really would prefer 458 socom

[Spyder]

They aren't very tough. Use whatever you shoot best. A hit with a 9mm is way better than a miss with a 10mm.

[Duck Killer]

They aren't very tough. Use whatever you shoot best. A hit with a 9mm is way better than a miss with a 10mm.

Yup. Thin skinned kitties. They also have no fear and don’t know what pain is. They don’t want to fight.

[hermosabeach]

I've Shot antelope with a Glock 23 - tried 165 and 180 grain JHP

Both flew through the 110 pound goat... breaks ribs on both sides...

While Kitties might be 150-200 pounds, any JHP that will absolutely run reliably in your gun will be fine.

Kitties don't have the heavy bones of a Boar nor bear. You don't need to penetrate a big shoulder bone to reach kitties heart.


Most Kitties hide - attack / pounce from the rear. So it might be something to shoot the kitty while they are eating your friend.



rarely will they charge as they have young nearby

[Ora Serrata]

9mm with high capacity so you still have more shots when you miss it (they’re fast).

My 10mm is for Grizzlies, my .45 for black bears.

[Fjold]

22 LR. Shoot your hiking partner in the knee and then run away.