Need advise: 356 GNR in JP Sauer 357?

[danwesson41fan]

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.

[Lee Martin]

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.



-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"

[Deleted]

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

[foxtrapper]

Accurate and setback is non-existent

[Lee Martin]

May 1, 2012 16:11:48 GMT -5 @bigbore454 said:

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.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"

[AxeHandle]

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. 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.