A Wheel Gun Noob

[OuTcAsT]

Have been shooting semi- autos and rifles for a long time, have always wanted a wheel gun, found a Taurus .357 Mag 4" Barrel, planning to shoot Federal 125 gr JHP, what kind of recoil can I expect? is it similar to my 1911 .45, or .40, or is it going to be more? looking forward to checking it out !

Input will be appreciated :cool:

[Majic]

Expect a lot more recoil.

[OuTcAsT]

thanks Majic,

should I get some .38 special to start? just don't want to ruin my experience the first time out.

[Silvanus]

IMO the recoil of a .357 is nothing you should worry about if you are used to shooting handguns.

[Silvanus]

But for a long range session you should take some .38 specials with you. Shooting .357 mag all day is more tiring and most people shoot more accurate with the specials.

[maas]

the 357 is a lot louder not only that its got a weird sound pitch to it other then that not a problem. my brother in law just bought a 357 taurus 6" he seems to like it alot

[Belaja smert]

I got my first revolver last week and went to range with it first time yesterday.

I had not shot a wheelie before, just .22, 9x19 and .45 semis. I was a bit apprehensive about the recoil, but it was much less than I expected. Managed to get all 6 rounds inside the black at 25 yards on the first try :p

I shot a box of .357s first then switched to .38 specials. I swear the recoil felt like .22 with those, only a little "sharper".

I am *very* happy with my new revolver.

[SIGSHR]

A big part of recoil is how it feels in your hand, proper grips that are comfortable for you will ease a lot of it. For example, the older Colt Target
grips fit my hand just fine, to fire an S&W I need aftermarket grips, usually Pachmayr or Herrett's.

[FirstFreedom]

Sell it and run, before you get hooked on revolvers! You'll be sorry. :p

[OuTcAsT]

I ain't skeerd, bring it on :rolleyes: