Do you practice reloads? My wife decided to go auto for round capacity before reload. True you have to practice malfunction drills, but if you practice, it increases your firepower. She carries a backup too.
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Anybody shoot a .357 Magnum snubbie?
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I loved my LCR357 yo
I carry a Ruger SP101 stubby with .357 Remington Golden Bullets- recoil isn't unpleasant for me or my other half.
But, when I load the 180 Buffalo Bore Hard Cast, well, that's a different story- those make even experienced shooters pay more attention.
Rugers have a Transfer Bar Safety and it is actually very difficult to have a ND with one- especially in the case you described-
Find someone that has one and shoot it
But, when I load the 180 Buffalo Bore Hard Cast, well, that's a different story- those make even experienced shooters pay more attention.
Rugers have a Transfer Bar Safety and it is actually very difficult to have a ND with one- especially in the case you described-
Find someone that has one and shoot it
If you can shoot 5^5 with .357s, go for it. If not, stick with .38s.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ccm-departments/drill-of-the-month/5-5/
Oops, there I go with that competency and standards thing again. I apologize.
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ccm-departments/drill-of-the-month/5-5/
Oops, there I go with that competency and standards thing again. I apologize.
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I own both, 357 snub and a 38 spec snub shooting a good 38 +p deffense round is similar to shooting a 357 mag. If your comfortable shooting the 38 +p rounds a 357 isnt much more recoil but a lot louder noise with a bunch of muzzle flash. Stay with the 38 the advantages are not that significantly greater for a 357. Check velocitys in reloading books not much difference.
There is one thing you said that has me concerned. Accidently snaging the hammer causing a accidental discharge. Correctly me if I am wrong but all revolvers in the last several years have a hammer block built into them to prevent discharge from dropping or snagging the hammer. They can only be fired if the trigger is pulled or held back. If you just snag the hammer half way and it fails on its own the revolver should not fire unless your pulling the trigger as well. The next range trip you take try this out, pull the hammer half way without touching the trigger and let it drop on a round the round should not fire nor will there be a impression from tne firing pin.
Try at the range only with it pointed at your target just in case!!
There is one thing you said that has me concerned. Accidently snaging the hammer causing a accidental discharge. Correctly me if I am wrong but all revolvers in the last several years have a hammer block built into them to prevent discharge from dropping or snagging the hammer. They can only be fired if the trigger is pulled or held back. If you just snag the hammer half way and it fails on its own the revolver should not fire unless your pulling the trigger as well. The next range trip you take try this out, pull the hammer half way without touching the trigger and let it drop on a round the round should not fire nor will there be a impression from tne firing pin.
Try at the range only with it pointed at your target just in case!!
That 5x5 drill is pretty tough with .38's. I'd be extremely impressed with anyone that could accomplish it with .357's. Video would be great too!
We did a 5^5 Challenge on GPDO a couple of years ago. One of the shooters made a comment about the difference between .38s and .357s.
I.e., he can shoot the .38 almost as well as his .22, but the .357 is a no go.
http://www.georgiapacking.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63997&start=132
He also made some videos of him shooting the drill.
[video=youtube_share;YxiSKBxWcKY]http://youtu.be/YxiSKBxWcKY[/video]
I ran this same drill from the low ready with a Ruger LCR and +P loads. I had one string go over the 5 second limit by .02 seconds. I also tried to crank up the speed on the second to last string and had one flyer outside of my 5" circle. I still had a 5" group but it had moved to the right.
Five shots in five seconds at five yards is an excellent litmus test of one's skill with a defensive firearm. If you can't do it with a .357 then the .38 might be a better choice. If you can't do it with a .38 then maybe a .32 or .22 might be a better choice. Keep in mind that we're legally responsible for every bullet that exits the muzzle. Defensive shootings rarely occur within the criteria most of us set for ourselves at the range, punching holes in paper at a comfortable distance at a comfortable pace. The only way to gauge our ability is to get out of our respective comfort zones.
I'm looking forward to feedback from anyone that tries this challenge with a .357.
Five shots in five seconds at five yards is an excellent litmus test of one's skill with a defensive firearm. If you can't do it with a .357 then the .38 might be a better choice. If you can't do it with a .38 then maybe a .32 or .22 might be a better choice. Keep in mind that we're legally responsible for every bullet that exits the muzzle. Defensive shootings rarely occur within the criteria most of us set for ourselves at the range, punching holes in paper at a comfortable distance at a comfortable pace. The only way to gauge our ability is to get out of our respective comfort zones.
I'm looking forward to feedback from anyone that tries this challenge with a .357.
