This is a discussion on A Look at Forum Members' .357 Magnums within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; The round is undeniably popular with a broad spectrum of handgun shooters and has been for many years. The .357 Magnum cartridge can be made ...
The round is undeniably popular with a broad spectrum of handgun shooters and has been for many years. The .357 Magnum cartridge can be made to accomplish most any task ask of a handgun.
I tend to enjoy the round in larger revolvers. In my view the 6-inch barrel is a great all around length for balance and portability. I view the .357 Magnum more as a field cartridge or else a suitable "house" gun for the home owner's defense. I like to use it in its full power configuration and through hand loading can achieve some potent results.
Many do like the smaller specialized concealed carry revolvers chambered for the .357 Magnum. The J-Frame Smith & Wesson revolvers abound these days. Personally a 2 1/2-inch Smith & Wesson Model 19 is about as small as I'd be interested in owning and using. I'd love to acquire a Model 19 both in 2 1/2-inch and 4-inch variations.
The Ruger SP 101 is a viable alternative to the now discontinued K-Frame S&W Model 19. My brother-in-law has one and I do like to shoot it. I think the factory provided grips are exceptionally well designed and it soaks up heavy .357 Magnum loads rather well.
Though I'm not personally very fond of the single action revolver the .357 Magnum is chambered in some classic models. I have to admit that some of the early Ruger Blackhawks are attractive and of course there's the Colt Single Action which has been made in .357 Magnum.
I used to shoot Hunter Pistol silhouette matches and the Thompson Center Contender was a force to be reckoned with on the firing line and many (perhaps most back then) were wearing their .357 Magnum barrels.
Then there's the .357 Magnum rifles which seem like such a good idea to me.
Let's see some .357 Magnum revolvers owned by Forum members and share our views on the round.
Here's the two .357 Magnum revolvers I have, a Smith & Wesson Model 27 and a Colt Python, both with six-inch barrel.
When you’re wounded and left on Afghanistan’s plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Just roll to your rifle and blow out your brains,
And go to your God like a soldier.
The Ruger SP-101 on top is my .357 BUG. The other SP-101 is the wife's primary in .38 spl. Both are DAO
The bottom gun is my Ruger Speed Six 3" .357 mag. I got it for $195 IIRC. It was from the US Postal Inspectors from when they switched to the Beretta 92. We got a significant price break on them because my co-workers and I bought seven of them out of Shotgun News. I made an assumption that because they came from the Postal Inspectors, they would have some holster wear, but good barrels and actions. I was right. We all got excellent guns. It is one of my best shooters. They came with the Hogue grips.
"The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, prey on those who without one, would surely perish."
I also like the .357 magnum and have a number of revolvers in that caliber. Mine are both short and long barrel, and I prefer the long for the range and the short for carry. The ability to practice with .38 special is one of the big advantages I see with .357 magnum. I probably shoot 6 times as many .38s as .357s in my guns.
Sarge: i dont know I just saw it in the case and only handled it quickly and did a basic check for function, I'm going back tomorrow and look closely, I trade ther all the time and put down a small refundable deposit to hold it 24 hours
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