The original idea of the 5.7 was as a pistol sized cartridge to defeat soft body armor. Outside of that intended purpose I don’t really get the appeal over a good 9mm, especially for the price of ammo.
I’d go with the Trijicon Huron, every Trijicon product I’ve used has been solid. My buddy recently got that Arken EPL-4 and really likes it as well, I’m looking forward to trying it.
I’m getting very antsy. General archery elk in September. Going to Wyoming with my dad for antelope and mule deer in October, then I have some fun plans for Montana sheep and general elk and deer in October and November. Might spend a few days looking for a bear in September too.
There sure are a lot of grizzlies killed with handguns every year in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Alaska that might not agree that handguns are worthless for bear defense. I’d also ask Phil Shoemaker if you don’t think a 9mm is perfectly suitable for the job, even on a big coastal brown bear...