The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .357 Magnum VS .44 Special for Rocky Mountains trail gun

jmr40 · June 7, 2012, 02:42 PM

I'd carry my Glock 20 in 10mm, with a 4" 357 revolver as my 2nd choice. The 10mm outperforms 357 and is actually closer to 44 mag if the magnum rounds are shot from 4" or shorter barrels. When you step up to 6" or longer barrels then the magnum rounds are the winner. If I'm gonna carrry a handgun that big, I'll just carry a carbine.

My Glock is lighter, shorter, more accurate in rapid fire, more powerful, less recoil, less muzzle blast, more reliable in outdoor conditions, and holds nearly 3X as many rounds.

June 7, 2012, 02:42 PM	#9
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,806	I'd carry my Glock 20 in 10mm, with a 4" 357 revolver as my 2nd choice. The 10mm outperforms 357 and is actually closer to 44 mag if the magnum rounds are shot from 4" or shorter barrels. When you step up to 6" or longer barrels then the magnum rounds are the winner. If I'm gonna carrry a handgun that big, I'll just carry a carbine. My Glock is lighter, shorter, more accurate in rapid fire, more powerful, less recoil, less muzzle blast, more reliable in outdoor conditions, and holds nearly 3X as many rounds.