[quote=Allan from Fallbrook]pablo:
Many .357 shooters use .38 Special on the range and then load .357 Mag loads for protection. In a combat situation they are then unused to the recoil and muzzle flash of the heavier Magnum load and therefore are ineffective at the most crucial time.
Federal makes an excellent load for the .357, the 158gr Hydra-Shok. Takes a little getting used to, especially with the recoil and muzzle flash, but a real stopper, especially coming out of a 6″ tube like your K frame Smith. [/quote]
Thanks for the tip Allan. I’ve never owned a revolver, let alone a nice K frame .357. I understand that I should stay away from 125 gr rounds because they have a potential to crack the barrel forcing cone. I’ll probably only put a box or two of rounds through this gun in its lifetime. I want to keep it in fairly desirable condition. This will spend most of its time locked away, and will never be used for home defense. For that, I have my Sig 9mm. I’m comfortable with that and fairly proficient. Plus, it has the night sights and the high capacity magazine. I’ve been fortunate enough to having never needed to pull my weapon on someone, but I’m sure the nerves/panic kick in. I like knowing I can miss 6 times and still have 9 more rounds to go before reloading:)
