Warren,
Instead of a handgun for the Big Black Bear,may I suggest a 12 ga pump loaded with alternate buck and ball loads.

Reminds me of the time a hunter told his guide he was going to hent bear with his 44 mag revolver.

The guide suggested that he file the front sight off. This way it would not hurt so much when the bear shoves it up his butt!!

Getting back to the holster thing. Blackhawk holsters are great. Well made and priced right.

Wayne