WOT: 357 purchase, anyone have an opinion? |
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WOT: 357 purchase, anyone have an opinion? |
TROJANMAN |
Jun 14 2004, 04:27 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
i figure if someone could talk about getting a tube up his arse(sorry JP, hope the tests are neg.), then guns should be as safe a topic for discussion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
looking to purchase a 357 mag. i want something for home protection (i've pissed off a few people in my lifetime) as well something to plink around with, and i can carry it as a sidearm when hunting birds in the mountains (lions and bears, OH MY). i was thinking this was also a suitable caliber that it wouldn't knock my wife on her ass when she shoots it, but offers suitable stopping power against local wildlife (and lions and bears as well). plus i've heard some people can even hunt with this caliber, matched with the right load. any opinions ??????? I think i've narrowed it down to the ruger gp-100 and the S&W 686. thanks in advance......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) just read the carjack thread.... one more reason. This post has been edited by glstrojan: Jun 14 2004, 04:35 PM |
TROJANMAN |
Jun 15 2004, 09:50 AM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(airsix @ Jun 14 2004, 11:10 PM) I love the .357 mag. It is VERY versitile. However, it is a very powerful cartidge and you will probably have a hard time getting your wife to be comfortable shooting it. Especially if it has a barrel less than 5 inches (mine is 8 3/8" and still kicks like a mule). My other concern is that the .357 carries HUGE engery. It makes a WONDERFUL field gun, but I don't like it for home protection because 9 times out of 10 a close-range .357 shot will over-penetrate the target. I really liked the suggestion to go to the gun club and shoot various pistols to see what you (and your wife) like. Be sure to take your wife. She may end up telling you its the Sig .380 or nothing. Then you'll just have to get both (a home gun and a field gun). thanks ben. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) the 357 i am looking at has a 6 inch barrel. do u think the S&W is a much better gun than the ruger, or just more expensive? I had planned on using the 38 shells more often than not. just for cost purposes, as well as comfort of shooting for the lil lady. being able to use a variety of loads makes the 357 an attractive option. but something tells me that a year from now, i will asking everyone questions about a small sidearm, because i will want a second gun. |
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