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Javelinas are actually a member of the rodent family. When I was in the Army stationed at Fort Huachuca AZ they were every where. Actually got chased a couple of times at night on staff duty.
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I'm not military, but I live close to Ft Huachuca, in Hereford.
Lots of javalinas in this area. If I put in this year, I'll probably hunt them with a Ruger Single Six in .32 H&R mag.
Most of them I've killed have been with a bow, but I've shot a few with a rifle, and a few more with various handguns. I was going to shoot one with a muzzleloader once during the HAM (handgun, archery, & muzzleloader) season, but the rifle misfired. At the sound of the percussion cap going off, they scattered out and froze. I drew my CCW pistol (a short barreled .40 S&W) and shot the biggest one. I shot, and it took two jumps and hit the ground just as I fired again.
The .357 mag is plenty enough for javalinas, and then some. If they charge you, just step out of the way and let them run by. They're pretty near-sighted, and most likely don't realize where you're at.
Daryl