Loudest most obnoxious.357 Mag off the shelf
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THE PILGRIM
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That’s what a 357 is!
Get some 38 Special ammo for range -plinking.
Had shot thousands of rounds through multiple 357s.
Probably shot more 38s than 357s.
You want blast?
Go to a shorter barrel.
Get some 38 Special ammo for range -plinking.
Had shot thousands of rounds through multiple 357s.
Probably shot more 38s than 357s.
You want blast?
Go to a shorter barrel.
.455_Hunter
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UMC 125 gr JSP.
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Lightest bullet at highest velocity. Probably worthless for most purposes, but ideal for your requirements.
Liberty Defense. You want noise and flames? This is your round.
"We have redesigned the Civil Defense 357 Magnum to reliably fragment out of 2 inch barrels."
Weight: 50gr
Velocity: 2100 FPS
Kinetic Energy: >490 FPE
Accuracy: < 1” @ 25 Meters
"We have redesigned the Civil Defense 357 Magnum to reliably fragment out of 2 inch barrels."
Weight: 50gr
Velocity: 2100 FPS
Kinetic Energy: >490 FPE
Accuracy: < 1” @ 25 Meters
If you can find some, some of the old Federal +P+ might do the job. If not I second the vote for the Liberty Civil Defense round mentioned above.
BKLooney
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My 2 1/2" model 19 is the loudest .357 I have, it does have a healthy report! 
"Loudest most obnoxious.357 Mag off the shelf" Quote OP
Well stretching the subject a bit I would have to say the super magnum .357 Maximum is a shoe in for that title. Shoot those with full power loads and you will check to see if your ear protection was on your head. Shoot more and see what flame cutting does to the frame end of the barrel.
Had a couple friends that owned that caliber (key words is that owned) and they got rid of them rather fast!
Well stretching the subject a bit I would have to say the super magnum .357 Maximum is a shoe in for that title. Shoot those with full power loads and you will check to see if your ear protection was on your head. Shoot more and see what flame cutting does to the frame end of the barrel.
Had a couple friends that owned that caliber (key words is that owned) and they got rid of them rather fast!
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My 2 1/2" model 19 is the loudest .357 I have, it does have a healthy report!
I haven't had one of those in years, but it's certainly in the worst offender category for noise and blast with virtually any .357 ammo.
Federal or Remington full power 125 grain JHP. Those loads produce a loud, sharp report and a brilliant muzzle flash. Smoke, not so much and most modern commercial ammo produces a relatively minor volume of smoke.
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I was helping clean out some old supplies at my LE agency a few years back before I retired.
Found some great old ammo in perfect condition from proper storage.
In 357 Magnum I found 2 new full boxes of Winchester in their old "Armor Piercing" ammunition.
There was also several boxes of Super Vel 357 in 148 flat nose jacketed lead bullets. 148 grain. There is exposed lead of lust over 1'8" in the front.
Shot some of them in a N Frame Smith.
That was the definition of LOUD AND BOOMER with plenty of flash!
Even in the daylight the fireball was impressive. Can't imagine using them as a duty round and having to shoot at night.
Shooter would lose night vision and perp would be scalded from extreme range in addition to projectile performance.
Found some great old ammo in perfect condition from proper storage.
In 357 Magnum I found 2 new full boxes of Winchester in their old "Armor Piercing" ammunition.
There was also several boxes of Super Vel 357 in 148 flat nose jacketed lead bullets. 148 grain. There is exposed lead of lust over 1'8" in the front.
Shot some of them in a N Frame Smith.
That was the definition of LOUD AND BOOMER with plenty of flash!
Even in the daylight the fireball was impressive. Can't imagine using them as a duty round and having to shoot at night.
Shooter would lose night vision and perp would be scalded from extreme range in addition to projectile performance.
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I was given some of that Winchester alleged "metal piercing" 158 grain ammo last fall. It was purchased in the late '60s or early '70s. I don't recall the exact chonograph numbers but it was somewhat over 1200 fps from a 4" M28. I think "metal piercing" may have been a marketing ploy but I've never tested it. I don't believe Winchester has produced this ammo in a long time.
I can attest to the BOOM & Flame from the old Frontier +P+..
Father had a few boxes and we shot some at an indoor range... everyone else stopped when the first one went off... about a 6 foot long fireball.. and acoustic tiles fell... we stopped... it hurt.
Father had a few boxes and we shot some at an indoor range... everyone else stopped when the first one went off... about a 6 foot long fireball.. and acoustic tiles fell... we stopped... it hurt.
Lot's of good suggestions. In my "yute" the more blast/flash/recoil the happier I was. Handloading 296 and 110 gr bullets in a .357 was the ticket. But I'm past that. Those days are probably the reason I have a flinch at times.
But to your question: 'zactly what is it your looking to do? Call me inquisitive!
But to your question: 'zactly what is it your looking to do? Call me inquisitive!
twodog max
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Forty something years ago I bought a box of Federal 110 grain 357's. Brutally loud! I only did that once.
SnidelyWhiplash
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Use a revolver with a ported barrel. It may reduce recoil some but the blast and flash will be worse.
If you can find a Colt Lawman Mark III with a 2” barrel…you’ll be impressed. The Colt engineers called it the “ Wax Model” as that’s what exited your ears when firing full power magnums through it.
If you can find a Colt Lawman Mark III with a 2” barrel…you’ll be impressed. The Colt engineers called it the “ Wax Model” as that’s what exited your ears when firing full power magnums through it.
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