WCrawford
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My wife wants a .357 revolver. What are some brands and models that she should try out?
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Spot on again WW.There are a lot of factors to consider~ JMHO
Try a Charter Arms Pink Lady. The room for the pinky on the grip was the selling point for my wife. With lite cowboy loads it is pleasant to shoot. Full power loads for carry.
A good 158swc swaged lead hollow point is one of the best loads in a 38 next I would go with a good 125jhp.
357 mag loads still retain a good 150 200 fps above 38spl +p in a 2inch barrel but do so with a lot more muzzle blast and flash.
In my light weight 357 2 in I carry 38+ps 125gr rem jhps I just don't like the huge blast. flash and recoil from the 357 loads in it
What is she looking to do with it? Do you want a small carry gun? Hunting? Target shooting? Budget?
I'd stick with Colt or Smith and Wesson myself, maybe a ruger for single action.
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There are a lot of factors to consider~barrel length, frame size, concealed or open carry, or no carry just home defense. A 357 with factory ammo from a 2 inch barrel is a flame thrower with not much more stopping power then a 2 inch 38+P using FBI load. Factory 357 are loaded with slow powders to obtain maximum safe velocity with pressures in the safe working range. This means most of it burns after the bullet has left the barrel. A 357 should at least have a 3 inch barrel unless the owner wishes to handload. JMHO
From what she has told me, she prefers a 4" barrel, mid sized frame. She wants to open carry or conceal, as she chooses.
S@W L or K frames Ruger GP100 are great guns for that.
The only I have against the S@W K frames is they can't stand up to a steady diet of full house 357 mag loads. If one is going to carry one a lot and mainly shoot 38s they well go for a long time. They are a very nice size gun to carry.
If plan on shooting a lot of magums go with the L frame or Rugers GP100.
Can a good gunsmith bring them up to snuff or are they beyond help?.... But I concur the Ruger is a very strong gun with a rugged reputation. They just do not, or did not have the smooth action of a Colt or a Smith.
Can a good gunsmith bring them up to snuff or are they beyond help?