BigBill
Absent Comrade
Ever notice that most of us probably started out with a 357 magnum revolver years ago. Then we come full circle back to the 357 magnum again. How many revolvers do you own in 357 magnum?
I own 8.
I own 8.
Full circle back to the s&w 357 magnum
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Also eight, I think, one of which is Brand C (but not a Python). The funny thing is that my very first centerfire revolver, which I bought on my 16th birthday, was a Python that I wish I still had. I picked up other 357s over the years, but usually by happenstance rather than intent.
I like the cartridge, but I think I still like the .44 Special above all others. Haven't bought much of anything in the last three years. The last one was a Series 70 .45 because I didn't have a 1911 in the safe and thought there ought to be one.
I like the cartridge, but I think I still like the .44 Special above all others. Haven't bought much of anything in the last three years. The last one was a Series 70 .45 because I didn't have a 1911 in the safe and thought there ought to be one.
cowboy4evr
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I too , started with a 357 , but I never left . I have always had a few 357's in my stable , always will . It is the " most shot " caliber I have . I currently have 5 , all smiths . I have a load that is laser like accurate in every gun I have tried it in . Yes , I enjoy others as well , 38 ,41,44 , 45 but I always take a 357 along with one of the others . I'm just not a semi auto guy although I have several . They don't see much use .
I own 3. Might be 4 when the Model 66 2-3/4" is available. I have semi's as well but there is just something about .357 revolvers that I love. With Kimber getting into the Revolver business and Colt making a comeback, we have lots to look forward to with future .357 revolvers.
Me too, I had a model 19 P&R 2 1/2", back in the 80's. I foolishly sold it. Just recently started collecting .357's again. I have a 44magnum, but the bulk of my revolver shooting is .357. I love that clank of the steel targets when hit with a .357.
A bunch!
Here's some group shots of a few of mine...Some pre-war ones:
Some post war engraved shorty Pre-27's:
Some Highway Patrolmans:
Some K and L frame ones:
In my opinion, there is not a more versatile gun than a .357 Magnum
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First revolver was a Ruger 6" Security Six in 85, still own it. Since then I've picked up a 6" Trooper III and another Ruger 4".
I own 11 .357 capable Smiths, 5 J's, 2 K's and 3 N's and an L.
... and I have a 640-1 coming.
I own 11 .357 capable Smiths, 5 J's, 2 K's and 3 N's and an L.
... and I have a 640-1 coming.
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I only have 3 of them presently, but I have 18 38 Specials, and 14 32's.
My first real pistol when I got out of high school was a .44 Spec. but the trajectory and penetration was like throwing a brick. I tried a .38 Spec., .45 Colt, ACP and a 9m/m but when I discovered the .357Mag. I knew I had hit the mother lode.
I can't see or hold good enough now to shoot any distance so for the last few years I have been using a 3 in. M29 loaded down to 1000fps.
Lately I've been thinking about a 2 1/2 in. M19 because it is easier to carry and I still think the .357 Mag. is the best pistol cartridge ever made.
I still own more .357 Mags. than any other cartridge. Larry
I can't see or hold good enough now to shoot any distance so for the last few years I have been using a 3 in. M29 loaded down to 1000fps.
Lately I've been thinking about a 2 1/2 in. M19 because it is easier to carry and I still think the .357 Mag. is the best pistol cartridge ever made.
I still own more .357 Mags. than any other cartridge. Larry
I have 4 which for me is quite a few.
The ones I come back to and have the hardest time avoiding are the K 22's
I get the most enjoyment from them as I shoot them the most.
The ones I come back to and have the hardest time avoiding are the K 22's
I get the most enjoyment from them as I shoot them the most.
Full circle back to the s&w 357 magnum
When I first got into shooting/collecting in about 1990 I bought a new Colt BOA in the box for around $600 give or take. I shot it a few times and liked it but everyone I showed it to said something like "oh, it's not a Python". So naturally I got rid of it and of course you all know what BOA's are worth today. Not too long after that I bought a beautiful S&W NRM in the box for exactly $1000. I knew the gun was special even back then but by this time I was starting to collect Colt SAA's and ended up selling the NRM for $1200 to a dealer - a sale I will never stop regretting. I spent the next 25 years collecting (or rather buying and selling) mostly Colt SAA's in the cowboy calibers of 45 Colt and 44, 38, and 32 WCF. Then, 3 years ago, the S&W light came on again and I just kept thinking about the mint condition NRM I had once owned. That's when Fate stepped in and I just happened to go onto the Guns International Website on the first day that another mint condition NRM was listed. The pictures on GI were not very good but I called the seller and took a chance on it; the NRM turned out to be a 99+% gun in the original box numbered to the gun with the Caution sheet - only missing the SAT. Anyway, the S&W hook was set for good this time and I now have 5 in .357 Magnum (1 NRM, 3 RM's, and 1 Pre-27 shown below).
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When I first got into shooting/collecting in about 1990 I bought a new Colt BOA in the box for around $600 give or take. I shot it a few times and liked it but everyone I showed it to said something like "oh, it's not a Python". So naturally I got rid of it and of course you all know what BOA's are worth today. Not too long after that I bought a beautiful S&W NRM in the box for exactly $1000. I knew the gun was special even back then but by this time I was starting to collect Colt SAA's and ended up selling the NRM for $1200 to a dealer - a sale I will never stop regretting. I spent the next 25 years collecting (or rather buying and selling) mostly Colt SAA's in the cowboy calibers of 45 Colt and 44, 38, and 32 WCF. Then, 3 years ago, the S&W light came on again and I just kept thinking about the mint condition NRM I had once owned. That's when Fate stepped in and I just happened to go onto the Guns International Website on the first day that another mint condition NRM was listed. The pictures on GI were not very good but I called the seller and took a chance on it; the NRM turned out to be a 99+% gun in the original box numbered to the gun with the Caution sheet - only missing the SAT. Anyway, the S&W hook was set for good this time and I now have 5 in .357 Magnum (1 NRM, 3 RM's, and 1 Pre-27 shown below).
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A 19, a 27 both 6", a 66 snub....the 19 was my first handgun.
Engine49guy
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Im also a big fan of the .357 revolver with my favorite being the 4" Combat Magnum:
Favorite pairing is this 4" Model 19-2 and 6" Model 27-2 both with 3 "T's", proud FS pins and yellow FS inserts from 1967:
Favorite pairing is this 4" Model 19-2 and 6" Model 27-2 both with 3 "T's", proud FS pins and yellow FS inserts from 1967:
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Too Many (17) : In no particular order
27 No Dash 6.5
27-2 5 inch FHP
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Registered Magnum 2269, 8.75 inch
Pre 27, 5 inch
66-2, 3 inch Ashland
19-5, DSS
66-1
66-2
19-5
Combat Magnum
27-2
66-5 Lew Horton
13-3
27-2
627 (Lower Right, don't have an individual photo)
Have a 6 inch 27-2 and a 4 inch model 28-2 that I can't find a photo for.
27 No Dash 6.5
27-2 5 inch FHP
'Registered Magnum 2269, 8.75 inch
Pre 27, 5 inch
66-2, 3 inch Ashland
19-5, DSS
66-1
66-2
19-5
Combat Magnum
27-2
66-5 Lew Horton
13-3
27-2
627 (Lower Right, don't have an individual photo)
Have a 6 inch 27-2 and a 4 inch model 28-2 that I can't find a photo for.
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Mistered
Member
Two In actual .357 and two in .38 Special. I always seemed to have some kind of .357 without much of a 'dry spell' in between!
imakmst
Member
own three L frames, had a Colt Trooper, looking for a k-frame(s) now
Actually I got all of them, except the RM and the Nickel 27-2, for extreme bargains. The first one I got for free after paying retail for the Coke grips.
Targets Guy
US Veteran
I currently own four of them.
S&W Model 60-15
S&W Model 19-2
S&W Model 28-2
and a S&W Model 13-2
S&W Model 60-15
S&W Model 19-2
S&W Model 28-2
and a S&W Model 13-2
