I bought a Marlin Guide Gun (carbine length lever action) in 4570gvt for the express purpose of fending off animal attacks when backpacking. Granted, it's heavier than a pistol, but on the other hand: it's more fun to shoot than a big bore pistol (and therefore more useful to me), and it can be easily slung unlike a pistol (I've never tried carrying a large holstered pistol while hiking/backpacking but I don't imagine I'd want to).
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