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357 Magnum
Youtube ^ | 28 June, 2010 | Hickok45

Posted on 07/02/2010 12:46:39 PM PDT by Errant

Did you know that the 28th of June, 2010 was the 75th anniversary of the 357 magnum which was introduced in 1935?

A windy but great video with much information for anyone interested in the 357 magnum handgun. Great shooting by Hickok45 starting 9 minutes into the video.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: 357; banglist; hickok45; pistol
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To: calex59
Have you thought about getting a Winchester 94 in 44 Magnum for a companion?
I have one of the Brazilian made copies in 45 colt though I wish it was a 454 which will also shoot 45 colt rounds. Makes a great combo using the same ammo as my pistols.
61 posted on 07/02/2010 5:09:38 PM PDT by Errant
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To: Man50D

That’s a .44 Magnum.


62 posted on 07/02/2010 5:13:42 PM PDT by Randy Larsen ( BTW, If I offend you! Please let me know, I may want to offend you again!(FR #1690))
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To: JoeProBono

I would show you my matching set of 4” and 6” nickel plated S&W .357’s but they were lost in a boating accident a few years ago.


63 posted on 07/02/2010 5:17:20 PM PDT by Randy Larsen ( BTW, If I offend you! Please let me know, I may want to offend you again!(FR #1690))
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To: Errant

64 posted on 07/02/2010 5:20:44 PM PDT by Poser (Enjoying tasty animals for 58 years)
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To: DarthVader
Same here on love of Rugers! I have a match set of Blackhawk Bisleys in 45 colt with consecutive serial numbers and both have an extra cylinder for shooting 45 ACP. I have to send one back to Ruger for a slight timing issue when using the 45 ACP cylinder. The hammer doesn't want to lock back easily on a certain chamber.

I owned a 454 Redhawk in Alaska and loved shooting 45 colts with it but 454 rounds while making you feel a lot more safer in the bush, took a lot of fun out of shooting after the first cylinder full. ;)


65 posted on 07/02/2010 5:21:33 PM PDT by Errant
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To: Yo-Yo

It was right about that same time period I walked into an Ace Hardware in a small town in southwest Michigan. I needed some nails or screws, I don’t remember, but under the front counter was a selection of handguns, including a gorgeous Belgium Browning hi-power. I don’t remember what else I bought that day but the hi-power went home with me. What a Country!


66 posted on 07/02/2010 6:12:35 PM PDT by cbvanb
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To: Errant

Thought Dirty Harry did a .44 Magnum but a .357 (Colt Trooper) has been my home defense gun of choice for over 30 years. Both my sons (and son in law) prefer it as well.


67 posted on 07/02/2010 6:13:25 PM PDT by 1949american
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To: calex59
+ 1 on the .44 Special.
Fine caliber with inherent accuracy and a lot of flexibility. I carried one as well for a lot of years.
Just for grins, I told folks who knew that it was my "back-up" carry...heh heh heh.
Also I am a very long time fan of Mr. Keith. Read him for years as a kid and grew to like his work even more as I got older.
I think my favorite book of his is..."Hell, I was there" detailing his position in the modernization of hand guns and shooting. He was the real deal.
68 posted on 07/02/2010 6:58:53 PM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus)
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To: DarthVader

I need to go to the gun show with you. I never find the good deals.


69 posted on 07/02/2010 8:07:11 PM PDT by parthian shot
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To: Tainan

Yep, old Elmer was great. He did have a habit of wanting every caliber to be huge, he considered the 06 to be a “pest gun”, good for coyotes but not much else. However, his knowledge of handguns and his work in bringing fine calibers like the .44 magnum were invaluable. It is too bad some people just couldn’t live forever. I too remember his fine book, “Hell, I was there!” and I miss reading his articles. Sad day when he passed.


70 posted on 07/02/2010 8:11:46 PM PDT by calex59
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To: Errant

I’ve been thinking of it. I also have a 3 inch barreled .45 long colt and trade off carrying it instead of the .44 sometimes. If I did buy a lever gun it would be in the .44 mag. caliber(which would allow me to fire the .44 special)instead of the .45 colt because of the accuracy difference.


71 posted on 07/02/2010 8:17:32 PM PDT by calex59
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To: Poser

Of the four, which is your favorite?


72 posted on 07/02/2010 8:46:31 PM PDT by Errant
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To: 1949american
Lots of folks really like the .357. I have a friend that thinks there is nothing better. One thing I got out of the video was that the .357, 38 special and .380 all use about the same bullet I believe.

I have about 5 each 451/2 bullet molds and like the fact that my cast bullets can be used for loading 45 ACP, 45 Colt and 454 so you could do the same if you get into reloading.

45 Long Colt rounds are about $2 each if you can find them. I can make the bullet and reload one for about 10 Cents for powder and primer. I like to use 185 gr. Nosler JHP bullets as well and these run about 12 cents each.

I also make up a few rounds using CCI shot shell capsules with #6 shot for snakes and etc.


73 posted on 07/02/2010 9:02:40 PM PDT by Errant
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To: calex59

For defense, I load my 44 Magnum with .44 Special: 260 grain bullet at 950 fps. Shoot the magnum ammo for fun, but a 44 special is plenty good against humans.

Nothing against the 357, but I like a bullet that expanded at the factory instead of trusting it to do so once it enters the body.


74 posted on 07/02/2010 9:06:53 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (When the ass brays, don't reply...)
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To: Yo-Yo

Count your blessings, I have a S/W, have to wear ear plugs with it. Good to hear from you/


75 posted on 07/02/2010 10:27:10 PM PDT by BooBoo1000 (If a country is good enough to live in, it good enough fight for. Vet 1st. Marines)
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To: Doomonyou

In moon clips for bowling pin matches I assume?


76 posted on 07/02/2010 10:30:46 PM PDT by Armedanddangerous (Montani Semper Liberi)
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To: Errant

Ruger doesnt make them in that configuration currently, but there are lots of them out there on the used gun market. Funny thing is, the redhawk is so strong, you can shoot 45 colt handloads in it that would seriously kill a Colt single action army.


77 posted on 07/02/2010 10:33:02 PM PDT by Armedanddangerous (Montani Semper Liberi)
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To: Errant

Those four are my favorites out of my collection. Of those, it is a tossup between the 1911 Colt and the S&W 686.


78 posted on 07/03/2010 3:27:25 AM PDT by Poser (Enjoying tasty animals for 58 years)
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To: Errant

Thanks for the tips on reloading. I knew the .38 was similar to the .357 round but that a .380 is as well was news to me since I always thought of it as a low penetration round.


79 posted on 07/03/2010 7:17:40 AM PDT by 1949american
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To: parthian shot

Freepmail me and we’ll talk about the details. I am at the shore on vacation.


80 posted on 07/06/2010 8:11:59 AM PDT by DarthVader (That which supports Barack Hussein Obama must be sterilized and there are NO exceptions!)
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