Thinking about getting a pocket carry .357 snub - Page 3

TheNocturnus · February 13, 2014, 01:27 AM

@Deafsmith

Yeah, I carry it with .357 magnum rounds. It is a point and shoot gun for close range, i'm not worried about recoil.

Doug S · February 13, 2014, 06:11 PM

I've tried the 357 in the light weight snub. After purchasing a S&W 340 M&P which was great in the pocket- I took it to the range a few times. It was tolerable with 38 but with full power 357 it was hard to get through a cylinder. Downright painful IMO. Traded it for a Ruger SP101 and haven't looked back. I'll stick to 38 Special in the light weight snub. In 357 the Ruger SP is a good compromise between size and shootability.

mk75 · February 13, 2014, 11:48 PM

Ruger LCR, or spend a little more and get a Smith and Wesson. Either way you won't be disappointed. I love my S&W.

badge851 · February 14, 2014, 07:03 PM

I have two of these and highly recommend them.....
• Model 605SS2

February 13, 2014, 01:27 AM	#51
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	@Deafsmith Yeah, I carry it with .357 magnum rounds. It is a point and shoot gun for close range, i'm not worried about recoil. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

February 13, 2014, 06:11 PM	#52
Doug S Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Posts: 745	I've tried the 357 in the light weight snub. After purchasing a S&W 340 M&P which was great in the pocket- I took it to the range a few times. It was tolerable with 38 but with full power 357 it was hard to get through a cylinder. Downright painful IMO. Traded it for a Ruger SP101 and haven't looked back. I'll stick to 38 Special in the light weight snub. In 357 the Ruger SP is a good compromise between size and shootability. __________________ "The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." Col. Jeff Cooper, from The Art of the Rifle

February 14, 2014, 07:03 PM	#54
badge851 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2005 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 326	I have two of these and highly recommend them..... • Model 605SS2 __________________ Only two defining forces have ever died for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & Marine. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

February 13, 2014, 11:48 PM	#53
mk75 Junior Member Join Date: February 10, 2014 Posts: 7	Ruger LCR, or spend a little more and get a Smith and Wesson. Either way you won't be disappointed. I love my S&W.