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Old 10-23-2008, 07:44 PM
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There have been extensive anecdotal reports of damage done to S&W K-frame .357 Magnum cal. guns by 110 and 125 gr. ammunition over a period of at last the past 30 years. While there possibly is another explanation of this damage it is certain that most of the people who have reported this damage have been sincere in their belief this ammunition was the causitive factor.

My first question would be why would anyone have such a desire to shoot either heavy or light-for-caliber bullets in any revolver except for a special purpose such as 200 gr. SXC .45 ACP for target shooting, what is gained by it? Shoot what you want based on your own requirements, but why deliberately do something that hundreds of shooters have reported over the years has damaged their guns! You may get away with shooting the light bullet loads for years, but when (if) your K-Magnum develops a split barrel shank do you want to be saying "Damn, maybe there was something to this."? You won't miss out on anything by avoiding these type loads, and besides, the gun was regulated from the factory to shoot 158 gr. loads to the sights, or at least to be within the normal range of adjustemnt for them/
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