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Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather
Real world experience:
It is my considered opinion that .357 magnum ammunition is seriously overpowered for defensive uses, particularly in revolvers with barrels under 4" length in which there is very little added velocity or energy achieved in spite of excessive recoil, muzzle blast, and muzzle flash that are detrimental to effective shooting. Good .38 Special ammunition is more than sufficient with proper shot placement, and proper shot placement is much more likely without the excesses of magnum ammo.
Now we can sit back and see all the "experts" quote statistics and jello tests.
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Best advice so far, but if you have to use a .357 magnum ammo, try several brands and varying weights and bullet styles. A one time expense, but well worth trouble to find out what works best for you, i.e., what you shoot best, what's most accurate, what load strikes point of aim, and which ammo you can quickly recover from recoil for subsequent shots.
Studies, YouTube, jello testing, etc. may not be completely worthless but are very secondary at best. Developing good technique and improving shooting skills are far more important and useful, particularly when using .357 magnum ammo. Don't limit your practice to short distances - you won't benefit much. At 10 or 15 yards, everyone is an expert shooter and even sorry ammo is accurate. Good luck-