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Deaf Smith · July 2, 2013, 04:06 PM

One note gang..

The .357 magnum, as loaded with the top 125gr JHPs was mainly used in S&W 27/28, Colt Python, Trooper, and Lawman .357s.

ALL were about 40 oz in weight. And that made them quite controllable.

But the very light weight .357s are not so controllable, especially one handed, with real .357s.

So if you want a 4 inch .357 to use top magnum loads alot I do suggest a Ruger GP-100, S&W L/N Frame revolvers. Yes the light weight guns won't fall apart but they are very hard to shoot for extended practice sessions.

Deaf

July 2, 2013, 04:06 PM	#20
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	One note gang.. The .357 magnum, as loaded with the top 125gr JHPs was mainly used in S&W 27/28, Colt Python, Trooper, and Lawman .357s. ALL were about 40 oz in weight. And that made them quite controllable. But the very light weight .357s are not so controllable, especially one handed, with real .357s. So if you want a 4 inch .357 to use top magnum loads alot I do suggest a Ruger GP-100, S&W L/N Frame revolvers. Yes the light weight guns won't fall apart but they are very hard to shoot for extended practice sessions. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides