I sometimes hunt with my stainless Ruger Redhawk (double action) .41 mag. But no way you could conceal it with a 7¼" barrel. When hunting I carry it across my chest in a bandolier holster. My carry gun is a Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin in .45, God's caliber. The Ronin I carry has a 4¼" barrel but you can get it in 5". You can also get the Ronin in 10mm. I wouldn't be reluctant to tackle black bear or cougar with either the .45 or 10mm.