Sounds like there's a story behind that, ShooterGranny!Interesting - except a 4" barrel is not a snub nose - not by about an inch and a half (or more). That extra barrel length can make a relatively significant difference in how much difference in speed and penetration power there is between rounds. I know that a .38 +P will go through a combination of dense carpet, thick pad and subflooring when shot from a 2 1/2" snub nose. Do you need more penetrating power than that? Just something to think about.
1st off, ouch on the Buffalo Bore.Very informative with real world information. I thought it was worth watching.
FWIW; I purchased some of the Buffalo Bore 38 Spl +P at 158 grain and I get 1050 fps from my S&W 642 snubbie.......Not the 1,250 fps from the snubbie magnum, but it does bridge the gap from 850 fps.
Granny, did you watch the whole video? He tests the 4" barrels first, then moves to the snubbies later in the video to see how much velocity loss there is and how much difference in loss there is between the .38 and the .357.Interesting - except a 4" barrel is not a snub nose - not by about an inch and a half (or more). That extra barrel length can make a relatively significant difference in how much difference in speed and penetration power there is between rounds. I know that a .38 +P will go through a combination of dense carpet, thick pad and subflooring when shot from a 2 1/2" snub nose. Do you need more penetrating power than that? Just something to think about.
LOL Yea I love my steel Ruger sp101 2 1/4, Taurus steel M605 and my EAA windicator 2 inch. LOL I was the only one at my LTC/CHL class with a revolver my Taurus M605 and shooting .357 mag 158 grain rounds. Big difference in them 9mm, .40 and .45acp rounds going offSometimes it’s just plain fun to stoke the 2 1/2-inch S&W Model 19 with 357s just to let’er roar.
Yep, miss my snubby 19, she definitely let out a howl with full patch loads.Sometimes it’s just plain fun to stoke the 2 1/2-inch S&W Model 19 with 357s just to let’er roar.
Obviously I didn't watch the whole thing. Too long to watch something that wasn't of "that much" interest to me.Granny, did you watch the whole video? He tests the 4" barrels first, then moves to the snubbies later in the video to see how much velocity loss there is and how much difference in loss there is between the .38 and the .357.
Sorry to hear that happened. I hope the damage to your hearing heals completely. I can't imagine how loud that would be in an enclosed space. Yikes!Obviously I didn't watch the whole thing. Too long to watch something that wasn't of "that much" interest to me.
To the others: Yes, there is a story behind what a +P will penetrate and that WAS the story. Yes, it was a ND. Not accidental. Negligant. Fortunately no harm done except for my poor old ears which honestly have not been the same since.
Sorry to hear that happened. I hope the damage to your hearing heals completely. I can't imagine how loud that would be in an enclosed space. Yikes!