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Which is an ultimate multi-purpose handgun caliber?
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rugersp101
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Another for .357 mag, however, the .45 long colt really needed to be on the list.
.351winchester
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.44 Mag/spl.- BG's in your home or the better part of a football feild, game in range, bear in your tent, beer cans (if you reload, or just have to plink with something big-bore), rattlesnake curled up when you step off the trail and unzip, you name it, you're covered well. Better, I feel, than with the .38/.357, particularly in the wilderness/dangerous game department.
(Though, a 1911 in .45 with a .22 LR kit and conv. to something like .40 super may be better yet, if multiple upper ends/mags and incompatible cartridges are acceptable in covering more ground with one system, vs. one chambering)
(Though, a 1911 in .45 with a .22 LR kit and conv. to something like .40 super may be better yet, if multiple upper ends/mags and incompatible cartridges are acceptable in covering more ground with one system, vs. one chambering)
vanguard_anon
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When I read the title I was thinking, 9mm, 9mm, 9mm. It was sort of like I was rooting for it because it's what I have and because it comes in everything from a fairly powerful full sized auto to a really concealable pocket pistol.
But after reading the thread it's hard to argue with the 357 guys so I'm voting for that.
But after reading the thread it's hard to argue with the 357 guys so I'm voting for that.
I am not a revolver guy, my hands are way too small. I used to own a S&W 686, but I really couldn't shoot it for beans. I would have to cock the hammer to get the trigger to where I could reach it. Therefore I am not going to go with the 357.
However, I carry SAO semi's chambered for the 9x23 Winchester, which is the ballistic equal of the 357. I even load the rounds with 357 Magnum bullets, as they easily swage down in the barrel.
I get 357 Magnum performance, more rounds, less muzzle flip and blast, and easier concealment. And I can reach the trigger!
However, I carry SAO semi's chambered for the 9x23 Winchester, which is the ballistic equal of the 357. I even load the rounds with 357 Magnum bullets, as they easily swage down in the barrel.
I get 357 Magnum performance, more rounds, less muzzle flip and blast, and easier concealment. And I can reach the trigger!
rdoggsilva
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The 357 for sure. I can reload 38spl to hot 357.
I am a big 10mm fan but I had to go 357 here. Sorry but you can stuff that round in a small 5 shot pocket gun with a fast expanding HP or put it in a long barreled hunting arm, even a carbine and use some solid, deep penetrating bullets. There is little that one cannot do with it and I would say you can find a bullet and gun to meet 95% of your likely needs.
Kreyzhorse
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The .357 is the one caliber we couldn't do without. Good for handgun hunting, good for rifle hunting and not too bad from a self defense standpoint either.
HoraceHogsnort
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Gee, ain't it a cry'n shame we have to make choices like these?!! Is this a great country or WHAT?!!
billdeserthills
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+1 on the .44 Mag, I like the Hornady 300 Gr hollowpoints
44 Mag allows you to
Save time and money and just shoot bad guys one time!
44 Mag allows you to
Save time and money and just shoot bad guys one time!