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357 does need some barrel length for all that blast you get
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Basically, yes. But it also depends quite a bit on the ammo. It helps to load your own (as I do) and keep with heavier bullets and faster powders. This keeps things manageable with recoil and blast. And there is also factory ammo tailored for short barrel applications.
Typically, and exceptions abound, the difference in velocity is about 70 f/s between a 3" & 4" bbl. With the 3", there is more propellant burning in the air.