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Post by Aggie01 on Feb 18, 2011 20:48:25 GMT -5
My latest pass through the safe, culling projects and pistols has led me to this question. Why do I need a .357? Specifically, I have a Old Model .357. It's a nice piece, SBH lockwork, XR3-RED steel gripframe, Grashorn sheep. I cannot remember shooting it since I got my New Model .44 Specials. In the same frame size, my .41 mag conversion pushes bigger bullets just as fast. (210@1300(41) vs 180@1300 (.357)) The .44 specials push even bigger bullets at a more than adequate speed for actual performance. I'm having a hard time justifying keeping the .357 bore in my repertoire.
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Post by bigbores on Feb 18, 2011 20:57:04 GMT -5
I agree, the only 357 left in my safe is my single six that was converted from a 22LR 15years ago.
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Post by weagle99 on Feb 18, 2011 20:58:50 GMT -5
.38s in the OM might be a good way to introduce a newbie to single actions?
Dunno. Other than collectible Flattops I can't see much need for the .357 in an SA...
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Post by boxhead on Feb 18, 2011 21:10:37 GMT -5
Dump it. I have a couple of Flattop's that will go soon. The only reason I will keep 357's is that my 12 year old son and my wife enjoy them with 38 Special's. Her security piece is a Security Six snubbie loaded with 38 Special +P's.
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Post by Aggie01 on Feb 18, 2011 21:25:06 GMT -5
My girl is happy with my 44 mags with 250 Keiths and 10 grains of unique. No need to back down more for her!
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Post by cj3a on Feb 18, 2011 21:25:38 GMT -5
Dump it. I need to find another for my third daughter to send to Clement's for the works. ;D
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Post by mnimrod45 on Feb 18, 2011 21:29:04 GMT -5
I have to agree the only .357 I have is a gorgeous Python that I felt I just had to have about 11 year ago. I took it out and shot it exactly one time.
They are great for defense and fun to shoot but so are my other handguns in .44 special, magnum, and .45 Colt. I haver a buddy with an old model .357 convertible that I have been trying to sucker him out of for years, he's about to give in and I'm not sure what to do with it, other than spend the bucks to convert it...
I'm all for people who like them, for me I just dont have a use.
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Post by dmize on Feb 18, 2011 21:46:53 GMT -5
Same here. I have a GP100 that I tricked out with the best trigger job I think ill ever be able to do,that my sons shoot, a SP101 that is my wifes and a 357 new model Blackhawk. I have been asking Lees opinion on the 357-44 with of having it converted. Just dont see much use for a 357.
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Post by AxeHandle on Feb 18, 2011 22:08:23 GMT -5
What? I don't know what to think about you guys... For me Skeeter pretty much called it on the 357... There is no end to my affair with the 357.. DA, SA, and in all barrel lengths too. My latest addition to my 357 "set" is a nine inch FA model 83... Currently sitting in Flagstaff with new ivory micarta grips.
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Post by CraigC on Feb 18, 2011 22:21:03 GMT -5
It would make a dandy .38-40!
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Post by dmize on Feb 18, 2011 23:04:18 GMT -5
REALLY expensive but definately a dandy.. LOL!!!!!!
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Post by Frank V on Feb 18, 2011 23:07:55 GMT -5
I am a huge fan of six-gun calibers starting with a .4. That said if I had a nice old model Ruger in .357, I think I'd keep it. They are great guns, the .357 is a great varmint gun & with .38s it's a joy to shoot. If it were mine, I'd keep it. The nice thing about a gun, once it's paid for, it doesn't cost a penny till you drop the hammer. Frank
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Post by mark on Feb 19, 2011 6:44:53 GMT -5
The last single action 357 I owned has been converted to 44 mag because it never left the safe. My other 357's spend their life shooting 38's (M66's) in competitions such as PPC and IDPA. I have a 357 Mountain Gun that I can't recall the last time I fired a round through the barrel. This conversation is timely. I just taught a long time friend how to reload. He has 2 357's and 1 38. He asked about my ".3.." calibers and I had to admit, when I choose to go to the range, I usually choose a 44. Mark
I probably should answer your original question. Why keep a 357? I sold a good shooting gun once. Never again. If it shoots good, keep it. You tastes may change next decade.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Feb 19, 2011 7:11:21 GMT -5
From time to time, I've been guilty of forgetting about .357's. Then, every couple years I'll get one out and shoot it, then be impressed enough to get ALL of them out and shoot them. The .357 isn't good for EVERYTHING, but it's so good, I won't be without a few. Maybe you should get yours out again and shoot it, then decide.
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Post by 375supermag on Feb 19, 2011 8:44:29 GMT -5
I think you should keep your .357...
I have a bunch of .357's from Ruger, S&W and Colt. Very seldom do I make it to the range that at least a couple don't find their way into the shooting bag.
I also have a bunch of .41s, .44s and .45s from various manufacturers. They all get their turns at the firing line.
One never knows how their shooting interests might change and fluctuate from year to year. I say...shoot them all.
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