carpriver
US Veteran
I carry a m60 357 and a 686 3" barrel they are loaded with a 38+P. and I know they will further damage my bad hearing. When at the range I wear those new finagle ear plugs the military issue to our combat troops. they have a sound sensitive plug that closes when a load noise occurs like a gun shot or IUD. under normal conditions you are able to hear normal conversations. I would use those for hunting as well. My hearing loss is from gun fire and rocket and claymore mine explosions and air craft engine noise. Knowing what I know now It would not keep me from buying a 357 gun for personal protection. My hearing would/will be put far behind my need to protect my family or myself.