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Originally Posted by andyo5
My advice: switch to something subsonic like a 45 auto or 45 Colt. Or maybe use electronic ear muffs like akviper suggested (assuming that you have the time and presence of mind to put them on). That might give the advantage back to you.
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Ditching the .357 ammunition would be the first thing I would do, in favor of 38 Specials.
I am not sure whether the popular notion that a low-pressure round will lessen the chances for hearing damage is true or not, but it seems logical. On the other hand, decibles is decibles.
My choice is a full-size .45 Auto, since it is a low pressure round, and has no barrel-cylinder gap. Hopefully that will direct as much of the noise straight forward as possible. I have thought about trying to whip up some reduced loads (maybe in the 700 FPS range) to cut down on noise. So far, have not bothered.