Anyone shoot the plain old .357 anymore?

I’m “.357 curious “. Been thinking about a GP100 for a while now. I’ll probably have to let go of one of my Colt SAAs to fund it.
 
I bought my first .357 magnum a S&W 66 4” when I was 16yo for $350…. With original box and paperwork, Bianchi holster, and Hogue grips.

In 2009 that pistol was stolen and every time I see what they cost now I just get so pissed I don’t even think about buying another.
 
Pulled my GP100 out last week and headed for the range. We both shoot pretty good.

Since we now need to take a refresher course and qualify on a target for our CC cards now in Colorado I figured that I needed to see how I can shoot. But I'm debating on what to take for the shooting part. My 357, 44 mag, 41 mag, or a 22 lr.

But they don't say what you can use so I might show up with a 7-30 Waters in a Contender and see what they say.
 
I have a S&W 586. It has a six inch barrel. Loaded with 38 Special 148 grain ammo it’s the most accurate handgun I own…and a joy to shoot.
 
I really enjoy shooting my Colt Trooper Mk. III both with .38 Spcl. and .357.
 
I just purchased a GP100 a few months ago from a co-worker. I have not yet had a chance to spend much time with it at the range. I anticipate great things. :W Revolver:
 
Ruger sp101 w/ 2 1/2” bbl, was a daily carry, now mostly carry it in the woods, it replaced a s&w model 66 w 2 1/2 bbl that I carried in the 80’s, great little gun.
 
deewayne2003 said:
I bought my first .357 magnum a S&W 66 4” when I was 16yo for $350…. With original box and paperwork, Bianchi holster, and Hogue grips.

In 2009 that pistol was stolen and every time I see what they cost now I just get so pissed I don’t even think about buying another.
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Yes I have S&W 66-1 2.5in, was shooting a bunch of magnums & stuck a set of Pachmayr Grippers on it, not so great looking but sweet to shoot !
 
JimP said:
Pulled my GP100 out last week and headed for the range. We both shoot pretty good.

Since we now need to take a refresher course and qualify on a target for our CC cards now in Colorado I figured that I needed to see how I can shoot. But I'm debating on what to take for the shooting part. My 357, 44 mag, 41 mag, or a 22 lr.

But they don't say what you can use so I might show up with a 7-30 Waters in a Contender and see what they say.
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Like your choices. LMAO at you screwing with the instructor with that Contender. Is that a 10 inch or 10 + inch barrel with a scope...or red dot?

The 22lr. Save on ammo cost for the bigger calibers.
 
Down to one revolver, a no-dash 6" S&W 686. Really enjoy the two Marlin 1894-C lever carbines as well. Previously owned a Ruger Security 6, Ruger Blackhawk and a Dan Wesson Model 15.
 
deewayne2003 said:
I bought my first .357 magnum a S&W 66 4” when I was 16yo for $350…. With original box and paperwork, Bianchi holster, and Hogue grips.

In 2009 that pistol was stolen and every time I see what they cost now I just get so pissed I don’t even think about buying another.
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My first.357 was a 4 inch S&W Model 19...it was Sweet....for a .357. Then I finally hit it...a state trooper wanted a Highway Patrol Commemorative and was trading his 45 Colt, 6 inch barrel, S&W Model 25-5 for it.

I got lucky again, S&W 41 mag with a 4 inch barrel, brand NIB. S&W was discontinuing the 41 mag. but they hadn't announced it yet....got it at a bargain base price.

I've come to appreciate the 38 spl/357 as the "new" 22 cal. on steroids.
 
Ridge Runner said:
Like your choices. LMAO at you screwing with the instructor with that Contender. Is that a 10 inch or 10 + inch barrel with a scope...or red dot?

The 22lr. Save on ammo cost for the bigger calibers.
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12 inch hunter barrel so 2 inches of it is a brake. It wears a 2-7 Burris scope.

That combination has accounted for a lot of game animals.
 
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