BEST defense 357mag for a 27-2?

[donniedee]

whats the best round for this gun in a 3in barrel? dont wanna hurt it will shoot light mags for practice but want a good heavy duty defense round that wont hurt it ideas?

 

[nebmike]

These would be my choices, in order...

1. 145gr Winchester Silvertip
2. 125gr Cor-Bon DPX
3. 140gr Cor-Bon JHP
4. 125gr Federal JHP
5. 125gr Hornady Critical Defense

 

[BreakerDan]

The Model 27 is built on the N Frame and is to revolvers
what a Mack truck is to 18 wheelers. You can't hurt one
with any factory ammo period.

Any 125-140 JHP load would be good for your designated
purpose.

 

[Dump1567]

Check out the Federal 357 Magnum Barnes® Expander.

http://www.federalpremium.com/products/details/handgun.aspx?id=601

Natchez has it in-stock here (mis-labeled 180gr.).

http://www.natchezss.com/Ammo.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=FA&prodID=FAP357XB1&prodTitle=Federal 357 Mag 180 gr Vital-Shok Barnes Expander 20/box