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WildBill45 · March 5, 2013, 09:20 PM

I would not worry about the "Kick" "Recoil" of the .357 ... if someone is standing before you with a weapon, you will never feel it. You can practice with standard .38 loads, where you may feel it, maybe not.

How it shoots for you, and if it points naturally, and if it is reliable with RELIABLE being the number one consideration. You will carry it more if it is lighter, no matter what any part-time carry guy says. Take it from me, ask any cop or other LE PRO who has made a lifetime of carry part of his life ... you will only end up carrying what it is light, and convenient. Part time guys can carry a S&W 500 in a shoulder rig, no problems! If do not carry, the caliber, size, weight, or function will NOT MATTER!!!

So buy what you WILL CARRY. Forget the Macho movie guys, forget the arm chair guys with gun magazines next to the toilet ... WHAT WILL YOU CARRY EVERYDAY for one purpose ... protect yourself, what will that one be???

March 5, 2013, 09:20 PM	#28
WildBill45 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: Western PA. Posts: 1,630	I would not worry about the "Kick" "Recoil" of the .357 ... if someone is standing before you with a weapon, you will never feel it. You can practice with standard .38 loads, where you may feel it, maybe not. How it shoots for you, and if it points naturally, and if it is reliable with RELIABLE being the number one consideration. You will carry it more if it is lighter, no matter what any part-time carry guy says. Take it from me, ask any cop or other LE PRO who has made a lifetime of carry part of his life ... you will only end up carrying what it is light, and convenient. Part time guys can carry a S&W 500 in a shoulder rig, no problems! If do not carry, the caliber, size, weight, or function will NOT MATTER!!! So buy what you WILL CARRY. Forget the Macho movie guys, forget the arm chair guys with gun magazines next to the toilet ... WHAT WILL YOU CARRY EVERYDAY for one purpose ... protect yourself, what will that one be??? __________________ ......................................................... "If Ands and Buts were Candy and Nuts, everyday would be like Christmas"