357 magnum snub nose

[Mzuri]

60-15 Pro Series, 3" barrel, adjustable sights. But like toroflow1 said, I don't shoot it often with magnums.

I really like the darker, longer stocks. What are they?

 

[duane_wade]

While I have no experience with the 60 or 66 but I do carry a 360 Airweight with 125 gr .357 Golden Saber because they are decent rounds recoil wise as they are listed at 1220 fps and I've also been looking at Barnes as they also have a 125 gr HP listed at 1200 fps. My 360 also has a Hogue monogrip on it and that also helps with the recoil. Hotter loads ARE brutal and with this gun I stay away from the Gold Dot as they are listed at 1450 fps and the Hornady 125 gr XTP loads are worse yet at 1500 fps.

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[Kid44]

2.5" Model 19

I have a 2.5" Model 19. It is a bad *** .357. Personally I don't think a .357 reaches full potential in a barrel that short and a hotly loaded .38 special in it may be the better option. With today's bullet and powder advances in technology a .38 special isn't a bad way to go. The Model 19 is all steel and has adjustable sights, plus it is easy to conceal.

 

[Rule3]

Shooting full house 357 mag out of a 2" barrel is just a bunch of blast, flash and pain (for the shooter) The 357 can not reach it's full potential vs say a 38 +P round, The tiny bit of extra velocity is not gonna matter.

 

[bpsooner]

I have two 3 inch model 65, 1 3 inch 66 and 1 3 inch 13. All three will handle a 357 load. They are also much more balanced that a snubby.


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[mattallamerican]

the 3 inch ruger sp101 is good option

 

[jc2721]

 

[hyena]

Also suggest you take a look at the 640 Pro. The sights make it shoot like a larger frame gun.

 

[wood714]

I have a 2.5" 66 and a old school 38 Special model 60.

If you're just looking for a carry revolver, I'd go with a 642.

I bet most people with 357 J frames shoot more 38's than 357's. And as a carry gun, if you ever need it, what's the chances of having time to use the sights?

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Shooting full house 357 mag out of a 2" barrel...
The 357 can not reach it's full potential vs say a 38 +P round, the tiny bit of extra velocity is not gonna matter.

Speer #14 lists their max 38 Spcl.(+P) 135gr Short Barrel (2.0") load at 882mv // 234me.

Speer #14 lists their max 357 Mag 135gr Short Barrel (2.5") load at 1258mv // 474me.

I didn't do well in Algebra(I) but I can sure recognize that TWICE the power WILL matter.

You have the option to shoot something in-between.

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[rosewood]

Speer #14 lists their max 38 Spcl.(+P) 135gr Short Barrel (2.0") load at 882mv // 234me.

Speer #14 lists their max 357 Mag 135gr Short Barrel (2.5") load at 1258mv // 474me.

I didn't do well in Algebra(I) but I can sure recognize that TWICE the power WILL matter.

You have the option to shoot something in-between.

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I developed a load for the short barrel mag using a 125 grain Hornady and Longshot powder (sorry bluedot37). Got just over 1100FPS and much more pleasant than the same bullet with H110 at about 1200 FPS. Much easier to get back on target also. Less muzzle blast and flash to boot. Thought about trying the 135 speers, but I would have had to order those.

One thing I noticed, a short barrel 357 mag is similar in power to a full sized 9mm. You just can't get that in a short barrel 9mm either. And a full size 9mm can't touch a 4" 357 mag in power either. Barrel length does matter.

Rosewood

 

[KSDeputy]

I replaced the revolvers I sold when we changed to semi autos. I bought a model 60 snub nose, and a model 66 snub nose. I do not like adjustable sights on what may be a combat gun, so I changed the rear sight to a fixed one. I like both revolvers but still carry a CS 45.

 

[Buick]

You should also consider a Ruger SP101 .357. Its a hefty little snub, and the brilliant cushion grips made quick double taps at close range with full effort .357 loads quite easy for me. But in all honesty, the blast and ear splitting report of any snub nosed .357 makes me only too willing to employ a .38 special.

 

[Minorcan]

I have both, actually several k-frame model and model 60 j-frame guns. I carry a Model 60 rated for 357 mag. To me the recoil is not pleasant but not bad once trained to it. The Model 66 was just too big and too heavy. The Kimber is a nice well made revolver but weighs about the same as my boat anchor, very heavy, which is good for recoil but not for carrying all day.

Try both as rentals at a range and then you will be able to make a better decision.

 

[Minorcan]

I have both, actually several k-frame Model and Model 60 j-frame guns. I have carried a Model 60 rated for 357 mag for many years. To me the recoil is not pleasant but not bad once trained to it. The Model 66 was just too big and too heavy. The Kimber is a nice well made revolver but weighs about the same as my boat anchor, very heavy, which is good for recoil but not for carrying all day.

Try both as rentals at a range and then you will be able to make a better decision.

 

[Rule3]

Speer #14 lists their max 38 Spcl.(+P) 135gr Short Barrel (2.0") load at 882mv // 234me.

Speer #14 lists their max 357 Mag 135gr Short Barrel (2.5") load at 1258mv // 474me.

I didn't do well in Algebra(I) but I can sure recognize that TWICE the power WILL matter.

You have the option to shoot something in-between.

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Different barrel, different gun, different POWDER
If you think hitting someone with the same bullet at at 882 fps vs 1258 fps will make a difference vs the blast and flash. go for it.A well placed shot trumps and poor one regardless of the numbers, The we can get into 40 sw vs 10MM.


I think it was Physics It's why I carry a 9mm with 135 HP bullets, more rounds and better than a 38 +p (numbers) and almost 357 mag. I do have a 327 Fed Mag revolver that I would shoot over the snub 357 which to be is brutal.



YMMV

 

[LCC]

This 3" SP101 is manageable with .357 loads, easy with +P .38's. Diamond Pro grips make a difference as well. The Simply Rugged Dollar Pancake holster carries high and tight. Primed with .357, it is my woods walk companion, has replaced a 4" 66.
The Sig P365, however, remains my go to for overall SD carry. Not sure how that pistol can be improved on.

 

[Benton Quest]

Yes, as time goes by, we are beginning to realize that muzzle energy and kinetic energy have very little bearing on how well they work in a real world environment.

Basically, there is not such thing as "knock down power". It's basic physics is all...

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[The_Truth]

My favorite .357s are my 3" Model 13 and my 3" Model 60-10.

If I'm carrying an actual snub, .38 +p is preferable. There just isn't an advantage to carrying .357 in a snub unless you're shooting heavy heavy bullets.

 

[Luvmine]

Here’s another one to consider. The 640 Pro Series.