"Handguns and Defensive Weapons"

[fredj338]

No it was a 5.56 NATO out of an AR15 build up! What is "EBERYTHING".....?????? What are a "COM HITS".....???? Now pray tell how many "LIVING THINGS" have you shot to become so knowledgeable.....?????? Can you tell me how many times the "OLD 158 GRAIN LEAD ROUND NOSED BULLETS FAILED .....???? Since you are so knowledgeable on them, let see some data and proof of your allegations.

Did you know we were limited to .38 special 158 LRN by the Geneva Convention and that is all we were permitted to carry in our duty weapons.......?????? Have you ever heard of "SUPERVELS"......didn't think so.

There is an old saying that people that say it can't be done should never impede or interrupt the ones that are doing it!

You seem to be looking for an argument!! You won't get one from me however, I will show you facts so that you may learn!

Its a good thing this dude was banned, he gives LEO, retired or working, a bad rep.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I wish this load was still available. Though I would rarely choose a 357snub for carry, it is very manageable in one with good terminal performance.

FYI, the 145gr STHP is still around, sort of. Winchester seems to manufacture it every few years. I think they made some a few months ago. I imagine they sold out quickly. It was the one round I wanted to try in my 3" 65, but it was never available when I looked for it. Since selling my 65 I've seen it on sale twice.

 

[GoodSam]

It greatly depends on the gun you are firing .357Mag with. If it's a full sized steel frame gun with at least a 3" or more barrel the .357Mag shouldn't be much of a problem for a healthy adult.

If it's a snubby with an aluminum frame then no way. I don't even shoot .38spl +P in my light weight snubby's because I can't shoot well enough with them and because I'm not convinced that the benefits of +P round expansion offset the negatives when fired through a 2" barrel.

If I'm carrying a 3" or larger .357Mag revolver and I plan on being outdoors most of the time then there is no good reason why I wouldn't load up with the best .357Mags I can get.