What is the best 357 handgun?
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What is the best 357 handgun?
The following are my preferred .357 Magnum small frame revolver models:
- Smith & Wesson Model 60 .357 Magnum. The Model 60 is a 5 shot DA/SA stainless steel “J” frame revolver.
- Ruger Model SP-101. The SP-101 ($550) is a 5 shot DA/SA .
- Ruger GP-100.
- Colt .
- Smith & Wesson Modeles.
- Model 5033 Ruger Redhawk .
- Colt .
Can a 357 revolver shoot 38?
But because the diameter of both bullets are the same and the pressure in a . 38 Special is less than that of a . 38 Special round can be safely fired in a . 357 Magnum revolver or lever gun.
Is 40 S&W good for self defense?
The . 40 S&W is a perfectly viable self-defense round. But, if you shoot a lot and want to shoot better for less money, or if you’re considering using a handgun for personal or home defense, pick up a 9mm handgun and get shooting. You’ll save time and money, without compromising defensive performance.
Is a 38 special more powerful than a 40 caliber?
Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a . 38 Special round averages out to 240 ft-lb, while a . 40 S&W round averages out to about 420 ft-lb. Generally speaking, the higher the muzzle energy, the higher the stopping power.
Is 38 Special the same as 9mm?
Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the . 38 Special but boasts double the pressure. Lets apply some common sense to simple physics and see what the ballistic charts look like.
Will a .40 kill a black bear?
Yes a . 40 cal can kill and stop a bear, any bear. We use buffalo rounds designed for deep penetration on big animals, like a bear. Situation awareness is important but if a bear has made its mine up to attack you generally you are in no position to get a good shot.
Is a 40 caliber more powerful than a 45?
40 S&W exceeds standard-pressure . 45 ACP loadings, generating between 350-foot-pound (470 J) and 500-foot-pound (680 J) of energy, depending on bullet weight.
Which is better 10mm or 40 Caliber?
The larger and faster 10mm will give 624 foot-pounds of muzzle energy when sending a 180-grain bullet at 1,250 fps, while the . 40 S&W drops that figure to 400 foot-pounds with its 1,city, making for a rather significant difference. The . Defensively, there are good bullets available for both cartridges.
