What do you think, do you have to have a .357 in the arsenal?

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Posted: 10/3/2007 4:49:34 PM EDT

I don't have one now. And it's been bugging me. I kinda want one. But then again, I'm not a huge fan of recoil. Nor am I super crazy about revolvers. Although I don't dislike them. Some parts of our state for deer hunting require, pistol or shotgun. And I think I dislike shooting slugs more than any other kind of shooting there is. I had some rebated recoil ones that weren't too bad but dang. It's like 3 shots and I need to see the dentist to put everything back in. I really like shooting pistols. And would really like to hunt deer or something with one someday. So..... hence my question. I almost feel like just getting a longer barrel for my 1911 if I ever hunt deer (in our state it has to be 5.5" minimum to hunt deer) but most people look at me like I have two heads if I suggest using that caliber for hunting.

Maybe I'll take my .38 snubby out and see if it helps me answer my own question. I don't get enough time shooting all the guns I really like though.

But for those of you that have them, would you be lost without them and why??? And if you were to buy one for a dual purpose hunting SD role, what would you get?

I know that's a lot of questions, but thank you for any responses.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:00:22 PM EDT

[#1]

what are you shooting in a 357 where you get that much recoil?

if you want a toy in 357 youre going to get some recoil. thats the way it works out. also, dont fight it, go with the flow.

try some of the medium/larger frame revolvers.

IE GP100, NOT SP101.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
S&W 5/686 series
Colt Python/Lawman/king Cobra series

also, stick to a 4" tube or longer.

also, if youre stuck on those +P+++++++++ rounds or the other hot rounds, yes, youre going to feel some recoil. find some reloads or have a friend make some lighter loads for you to get use to the recoil and handling.

i have a GP100, 4" i used for my SD class and if i do carry its the one. it doesn make any dif what i carry, but i like my wheel guns.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:12:35 PM EDT

[#2]

A wheel gun is always a good addition, however you don't NEED one. I personally like the s&w 686. It's about as perfect of a .357 as you can get and at a (somewhat) decent price.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:17:13 PM EDT

[#3]

I have an SP101 and used to carry a GP100 as a duty revolver. You may or may not shoot it much but you damned sure wont regret having it. I'd seriously reccomend a 4" GP100 it will handle any loads you can sanely put in it and will tame the recoil nicely. It's not the most graceful revolver as it's fairly heavy but it's also damned tough.

If they made the GP100 as a 5 shot .44 or .45 Colt I'd carry one every day.

( yes I like big bullets )

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:19:54 PM EDT

[#4]

I've had my Dan Wesson .357 in Stainless for 22 years and it is my most accurate and go to pistol. Can't go wrong when you can switch from; 2 to 4 to 6 to 8 to 10 inch barrels...oops, there goes my ballistic finger print. And new tubes run between $65 to $120 bucks. Nice SHTF wheel gun, you can put a red dot on the 10" and shoot 38's out of the 2"...how much more versatility can you have?

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:20:08 PM EDT

[#5]

It wouldnt hurt, I have one but have never shot it.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:20:26 PM EDT

[#6]

I keep a 7 shot 686 in the safe and a bit of reloading components for it but it's just because of ammo availability that I keep one. I normally shoot either 22 LR or 44 Magnum when it come to hangun shooting. 38/357 ammo is soooooo common that having a gun in that chambering is almost a must.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:20:51 PM EDT

[#7]

My 4" stainless GP-100 is my favorite handgun. Get one, you won't regret it. Another good choice would be a S&W 686. Recoil is not that bad with either one.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:26:05 PM EDT

[#8]

I love my 6" Ruger GP100. Some would consider .357 marginal for deer hunting though. Get close and pick your shots carefully. If you aren't willing to pass up raking shots on the buck of a lifetime........ I also love my .44 Super Redhawk.

Posted: 10/3/2007 5:30:49 PM EDT

[#9]

I have 3: SP101 for CCW, a 6" ported Taurus 669, and a Desert Eagle Mark 1.

.357 is fun. Especially if you reload, cause then you can go mild or wild if you want with the loads.