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Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Thread Started on May 1, 2012, 10:05am »

Hi to all:
I'm considering having an extra cylinder built up for a JP Sauer 357 magnum SA. I like the idea of having 357 Maximum plus performance in a medium SA frame. However, I am also conscious that these JP Sauer guns aren't made any more and they are somewhat of a collector item (and thus, might look for a regular BH 357 mag and a fetch a spare cylinder to make a 356 GNR gun).

Any thoughts? Thanks. DW41F.

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Re: Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Reply #1 on May 1, 2012, 10:18am »

Well, Sauer guns aren't really collector items. They're strong though and certainly capable of handling the GNR.

If it were me I'd go with a Ruger. Parts are more common and there are a lot of smiths to chose from. I'm sure someone would build a Sauer cylinder for you though....it just may take some arm twisting.

I've never worked with the 356 GNR but have built a few 357 Bain & Davis'. They're wicked fast and I haven't had any issue with case setback.

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Re: Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Reply #2 on May 1, 2012, 4:11pm »

Lee: what sort of velocity does the B&D give from length like that?

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Re: Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Reply #3 on May 1, 2012, 4:24pm »

Accurate and setback is non-existent [image]

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Re: Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Reply #4 on May 1, 2012, 4:33pm »

May 1, 2012, 4:11pm, bigbore454 wrote:

Lee: what sort of velocity does the B&D give from length like that?

158's will go just over 1,700 fps. To be honest though, Gary's 356 is a better design. Less body taper, sharper shoulder, shorter neck, etc. While I haven't had problems with my B&Ds, the GNR is even more reliable.

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Re: Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?
« Reply #5 on May 1, 2012, 5:02pm »

You can go cheap and just a simple rechamber on a 357 Blackhawk for the 356 GNR too. The rechamber is currently $250 and dies $100. http://www.reedercustomguns.com/information/services.htm Buy on a month when the 356 is one of his sale cartridges and save a few bucks on the conversion and a few more on the dies. The Sauer might require a cylinder.. Send Gary a note. He is pretty good about responding and making recommendations.

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