I purchased a used Model 360 Scandium Airlight 357 Magnum revolver. The revolver is like the classic Model 36 Chief's Special but with the Airlight Features, including Scandium frame and Titanium Cylinder. The trigger pull is excellent, both SA and DA. The gun does have the Saf T Hammer integral lock. The grips are pebble finish wrap around one piece marked with the S&W logo. The grip allows one solid finger grip and about half of your ring finger to find purchase. The pinky goes below as there is no place for it.
I took the revolver to the range Saturday and put nearly a full box of 357 Magnum 158gr JSP through it, firing the gun DA except for one or two SA shots.
Firing DA was quite exhilarating with heavy, though manageable recoil and spirited muzzle blast.
SA was very uncomfortable, I believe due to changing your grip to cock the piece and then resuming your normal grip. It just did not feel right touching off that hair trigger S&W is so well known for.
One con: The fired cartridges must be tapped out of the cylinder with firm raps on the ejector rod. I accomplished this by holding the cylinder and punching the ejector rod down onto the wooden shooting bench. If you think you may need more than five rounds, carry a second revolver!
I was firing at debris on the fifty yard berm so no groups to report, but I did manage to make a few sticks and bits of paper jump.
In all, I was very satisfied with the performance of the little Scandium 357 on the firing line. It is not for the recoil sensitive but would make a good belly gun for the seasoned pistoleer.
I would recommend firing it DA only as the accuracy seems to be just as good and the recoil is not near as punishing.
Hope this was of interest.
I took the revolver to the range Saturday and put nearly a full box of 357 Magnum 158gr JSP through it, firing the gun DA except for one or two SA shots.
Firing DA was quite exhilarating with heavy, though manageable recoil and spirited muzzle blast.
SA was very uncomfortable, I believe due to changing your grip to cock the piece and then resuming your normal grip. It just did not feel right touching off that hair trigger S&W is so well known for.
One con: The fired cartridges must be tapped out of the cylinder with firm raps on the ejector rod. I accomplished this by holding the cylinder and punching the ejector rod down onto the wooden shooting bench. If you think you may need more than five rounds, carry a second revolver!
I was firing at debris on the fifty yard berm so no groups to report, but I did manage to make a few sticks and bits of paper jump.
In all, I was very satisfied with the performance of the little Scandium 357 on the firing line. It is not for the recoil sensitive but would make a good belly gun for the seasoned pistoleer.
I would recommend firing it DA only as the accuracy seems to be just as good and the recoil is not near as punishing.
Hope this was of interest.