Revolver for wife - Page 3

samsmix · February 7, 2016, 01:18 AM

That .38 S&W correction. It's .361 vs .357, if anyone is interested.

Now a reloader could... AH, but why would he?

CaptainO · February 7, 2016, 01:55 AM

Samsmix is correct. The .38 S&W's RNL bullet is .361" in diameter. A 146 grain RNL bullet in a 4" barrel leaves the barrel at a nominal 685 fps and 150 foot-pounds of energy (these are 'black powder' velocities). While not a "stellar" perfromer, it is in the league of a spicy .32 S&W Long. In a pinch, it will do the job, but a solid-frame revolver can be loaded to modern pressures.

jstert · February 13, 2016, 07:53 AM

ruger lcr 22lr with remington yellow jackets: reliably shreds a 3" phone book at 3 yds in a 3" group. i doubt a bad guy would be happy.

February 7, 2016, 01:18 AM	#51
samsmix Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2006 Location: Montana (Montucky?) Posts: 1,273	That .38 S&W correction. It's .361 vs .357, if anyone is interested. Now a reloader could... AH, but why would he? __________________ You'll probably never NEED a gun. I hope you never do. But IF you do, you will need it worse than anything you've ever needed in your life. IF we're not supposed to eat animals, howcome God made 'em outta meat?

February 7, 2016, 01:55 AM	#52
CaptainO Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2015 Posts: 489	Samsmix is correct. The .38 S&W's RNL bullet is .361" in diameter. A 146 grain RNL bullet in a 4" barrel leaves the barrel at a nominal 685 fps and 150 foot-pounds of energy (these are 'black powder' velocities). While not a "stellar" perfromer, it is in the league of a spicy .32 S&W Long. In a pinch, it will do the job, but a solid-frame revolver can be loaded to modern pressures.

February 13, 2016, 07:53 AM	#53
jstert Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2013 Posts: 205	ruger lcr 22lr with remington yellow jackets: reliably shreds a 3" phone book at 3 yds in a 3" group. i doubt a bad guy would be happy.