.357 Revolver Home Defense/Open Carry
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Yeah, I know; but, now, it's necessary to consider WHAT KIND of porting is being used. I have never in my life had a problem with, 'muzzle slit-ports'. Neither have I, ever, fallen for any these ridiculous slide and barrel port configurations that I see around, today – They’re huge! I’ve seen some of these pistols belch fireballs that could light up a room!
I’ve had experienced combat shooters borrow a pistol from me during a match and hand it back to me with a remark like; ‘Those (slit) ports really work!’ The worst thing I’ll say about, ‘muzzle slit ports’ is that they tend to blacken the front sight. I have to believe that if these humongous barrel ports had never been invented, then, we simply wouldn’t be having this discussion.
Personally I like the S&W13 (a PC job) for carry. It is a small light K frame with a 3 inch barrel that will handle 357 Mags just fine.
My wife will never give up her 586 with a 4 inch barrel. And no one would want to be a bad guy on the receiving end of that revolver, she just don't miss! For practice she likes 38+p, and can shoot them all day long without the recoil bugging her.
IMHO, For home defense the 38+p rounds are really just about right. With the bullets we select over penetration is not a problem but you still have more than enough gun to get a perps attention.
In the woods, we both use 357. k
My wife will never give up her 586 with a 4 inch barrel. And no one would want to be a bad guy on the receiving end of that revolver, she just don't miss! For practice she likes 38+p, and can shoot them all day long without the recoil bugging her.
IMHO, For home defense the 38+p rounds are really just about right. With the bullets we select over penetration is not a problem but you still have more than enough gun to get a perps attention.
In the woods, we both use 357. k
I think you want a 686 in whatever configuration you want.
I also think you want to get
to a range and get your learn on.
I'm not trying to knock you but comparing a 9mm+P+ to all but the most tamed, watered down .357 loads out of a full sized gun is folly.
You're about to enter a whole new world. I'm not saying that .357 is un manageable and you might not have a problem with it at all.
I just want you better informed before you get in way over your head with errant expectations.
Shooting the different models will give you a better idea of what you want poised ready in kitchen.
I also think you want to get
to a range and get your learn on.
I'm not trying to knock you but comparing a 9mm+P+ to all but the most tamed, watered down .357 loads out of a full sized gun is folly.
You're about to enter a whole new world. I'm not saying that .357 is un manageable and you might not have a problem with it at all.
I just want you better informed before you get in way over your head with errant expectations.
Shooting the different models will give you a better idea of what you want poised ready in kitchen.
My wife has and shoots regularly HER Taurus .357 4" comped six shot.
She's flat deadly with it. Good light, low light or really low light, she's awesome with it.
So, don't be spooked by using a Taurus. My personal CCW's are two Rossi 2" .357 snubbies. We both shoot .38's most of the time. I do roll my own, and have loaded +P+ .38's that are no better or worse than shooting a milder .357 load.
She's flat deadly with it. Good light, low light or really low light, she's awesome with it.
So, don't be spooked by using a Taurus. My personal CCW's are two Rossi 2" .357 snubbies. We both shoot .38's most of the time. I do roll my own, and have loaded +P+ .38's that are no better or worse than shooting a milder .357 load.
I'm looking for a nice 6" model 28 Highway Patrolman, like my dad gave me for my first centerfire handgun ( stolen in a burglary ). If you empty it without hitting anything it might not be quite as good as my 5 flanged mace in hand-to-hand, but it should still pack a wallop.
nuclearmike
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Let me echo the sentiments of those that have stated that there is really no comparison between 9mm +p+ and hot .357 loads. For years all I owned was autos. Put 1000's of +p+ 9mm through a P89 I had. Then decided I wanted to try revolvers so I got myself a 4" 686. Man am I glad I did. The variety of loads one can put through a .357 is astonishing. Anything from cheap, very low recoil .38 spl wadcutters to fire breathing .357 mag loads that no 9mm can touch.
If you get a 686 like many have recommended you will be amazed at how much better the DA pull is compared to most autos. At least the ones I've owned.
Whatever brand you decide to get a good .357 is a truly versatile weapon.
If you get a 686 like many have recommended you will be amazed at how much better the DA pull is compared to most autos. At least the ones I've owned.
Whatever brand you decide to get a good .357 is a truly versatile weapon.
Guy B. Meredith
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How about a 12 GA for the broom closet?
Why a 5-shot for HD? If you are not carrying, the revolver can be quite a bit larger--like the 8-shot S&W PC 627 or Taurus equivanlent. Don't forget the moonclips for the Taurus: the S&W 627 comes with moonclips.
Why a 5-shot for HD? If you are not carrying, the revolver can be quite a bit larger--like the 8-shot S&W PC 627 or Taurus equivanlent. Don't forget the moonclips for the Taurus: the S&W 627 comes with moonclips.
BeenThereDoneThatBoughtTheseBoy
I asked (myself) that very question; now (since '93?) I own two Ruger GP-100's (KGP-141's, to be exact) AND two 357 Redhawks, both barrel lengths.
The 7.5" Redhawk is my IPSC/USPSA revolver.
I could have bought a different brand (obviously) but I have been personally most satisfied with these Rugers.
My first wheel (and second and third) was a 4" Security Six.......
NO knock to S&W......
I asked (myself) that very question; now (since '93?) I own two Ruger GP-100's (KGP-141's, to be exact) AND two 357 Redhawks, both barrel lengths.
The 7.5" Redhawk is my IPSC/USPSA revolver.
I could have bought a different brand (obviously) but I have been personally most satisfied with these Rugers.
My first wheel (and second and third) was a 4" Security Six.......
NO knock to S&W......
bullfrog99
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KGPF-330 is a stainless steel fixed sight (tougher) .357 magnum that holds six shots and has a 3" non lugged (weight saver) barrel. It also has very nice well proportioned rubber grips (smaller then the ones standard on the adjustable sight model). The gun is about the size of my Glock 20, and weighs about the same loaded. Not chrome or polygonal rifling but heavily reinforced at the shank stainless steel. Probably the toughest medium frame .357 action available, I doubt anyone could say anything bad about the rugers toughness. I plan one day to convert mine to DAO to make it snag free but otherwise it is a great gun. I bought mine as a Government trade in for $225 with a quality duty holster by the way.