Night Table Ammo in .357

Silvertips

I read that the advantage of the Silvertips is a powder that produces less flash than regular full power rounds, like the Federal 125's. That was done with defense in the dark in mind. But it is a full power round, more or less, and actually very accurate in most guns. And probably less wear and tear than the hot light bullets. But for domestic use you need to consider overpenetration, unless you live rurally. I am just as happy with the plus p lead bullets some others endorse here. Unless I knew something was gonna happen. Read some gunnys claim that they keep a set of those amplified ear muffs by the bed so if they hear someone, they can put those on, crank up the gain, and hear a pin drop. Then if they fire, they still get protection from deafness. The amps limit the sound max level. Sounds exotic to me, but now people put up with all kinds of lasers, lights, night vision, etc. so it is just another accessory!
 
it is like a small cannon going off and causes sight and hearing problems.
Yep - which is why I don't use a .357 for home-d.
Personally, I can't tell a difference between a .357mag and a .44mag, so I just use the .44 when magnum class loads are called for. I figure if it's going to make all the flash and bang, it might as well toss a big hunk of lead. I stick with .38spl +p in the .38/.357 guns.
 
I'd load up with Federal Classic 125gr JHP .357mags. If you are in a situation of having to use your handgun to defend yourself and your family, the noise and flash won't matter much.

I would highly recommend against loading two different types of ammo into your revolver. Different points of aim, not that it would make a difference at such close ranges, but it could be a civil lawsuit or prosecution problem. I don't want turn this into an issue it's not, but I would just consider it.

When it comes to overpenetration, it's more of an issue with the heavier bullets. With the speed of the 125gr JHP .357mag, especially the Federal load with the exposed lead at the tip, unlike the Remington version, make it fragment quickly upon impact. The only other thing to consider is something like the Glaser Safety Slugs. Excellent choice if it's just for home defense when family, or neighbors if in an apartment building, are a concern.

Unless you plan on shooting in excess of 10,000 rounds of hot 125gr loads out of your K-frame, you aren't going to hurt it. Definately practice occasionally with your carry ammo, but I'm sure you won't be feeding it a steady diet of them due to cost.
 
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