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Even with flash-retardant powder a .357 Magnum round fired in a short-barreled piece is going to emit a hellacious fireball from muzzle and cylinder gap. I can no longer shoot magnums because my hands are crippled up with arthritis; but if I could I'd still worry that if I had to fire the weapon in the dark I might be temporarily blinded to the tactical situation, maybe failing to see a second assailant or get a good second shot. Thats why I carry +P .38 Special ammo only.