Ti .357 Snubbie..just how bad is it?
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Eric's correct-- the 1450-1500 fps figures are out of 4-5 inch barrels (i.e., they are the factory specs for the "hot" 125 gr loads from various brand name ammo manufacturers) . They'd be 200-250 fps slower out of a 2-incher. But my point was that "full power" loadings out of a snub are way too hot for most shooters(compared to the lighter loads intended for a snub)! Thanks for allowing me to clarify my point.
Light is RIGHT!!
I've had my Taurus 617T in Stealth Grey for 3 years now (yeah, I was one of the first and paid close to $500!!).
No problem, after reading several articles I just HAD to have one. Most of the writers were saying that this gun was "revolutionary."
I think that was an understatement. I have owned and shot various 44mags, several 357's, and one T/C 14" 45-70 (what a hand cannon!!). So recoil sensitive I was NOT.
Well, long story getting shorter....the 617T is revolutionary in my mind's eye. WHY?
As stated by various people:
1. Because titanium is about %40 lighter than steel, titanium's MOMENT OF INERTIA is A LOT less. Let me explain by a crude example. Its takes more energy to stop a heavier object in motion than it does to stop a lighter object in motion. The porting at the muzzle does this rather effectively with mid to hot 125 gr. 357 loads. I, like others, actually have to return my front sight from below(after recoil) rather than from above. Yeah, I know, hard to believe....shooting is believing.
2. The grips help is controlling recoil as well in that they allow the shooter to maintain a secure purchase on the gun.
Am I happy?...you betcha'. Comparing a Ruger SP101 and my Taurus 617T is like getting hit by a baseball bat versus a whiffle ball bat!!
I've had my Taurus 617T in Stealth Grey for 3 years now (yeah, I was one of the first and paid close to $500!!).
No problem, after reading several articles I just HAD to have one. Most of the writers were saying that this gun was "revolutionary."
I think that was an understatement. I have owned and shot various 44mags, several 357's, and one T/C 14" 45-70 (what a hand cannon!!). So recoil sensitive I was NOT.
Well, long story getting shorter....the 617T is revolutionary in my mind's eye. WHY?
As stated by various people:
1. Because titanium is about %40 lighter than steel, titanium's MOMENT OF INERTIA is A LOT less. Let me explain by a crude example. Its takes more energy to stop a heavier object in motion than it does to stop a lighter object in motion. The porting at the muzzle does this rather effectively with mid to hot 125 gr. 357 loads. I, like others, actually have to return my front sight from below(after recoil) rather than from above. Yeah, I know, hard to believe....shooting is believing.
2. The grips help is controlling recoil as well in that they allow the shooter to maintain a secure purchase on the gun.
Am I happy?...you betcha'. Comparing a Ruger SP101 and my Taurus 617T is like getting hit by a baseball bat versus a whiffle ball bat!!
Now that I have had a chance to shoot it some more, I cant deside which end I would rather be on
But in all seriousness, the 125gr Golden Saber are quite mangable. I did a bit of chrony testing with them yesterday. The Golden sabers (factory rated from a 4 inch barrel at 1200fps) clocked 1075 from the snubbie. The Remington full power 125 grain Semi-JHP's (rated at 1400) clocked 1125. Interesting.
But in all seriousness, the 125gr Golden Saber are quite mangable. I did a bit of chrony testing with them yesterday. The Golden sabers (factory rated from a 4 inch barrel at 1200fps) clocked 1075 from the snubbie. The Remington full power 125 grain Semi-JHP's (rated at 1400) clocked 1125. Interesting.
