Anyone shoot the plain old .357 anymore?

[F. Vaccaro]

The old .357 is a joy to shoot in an N frame or GP100, and it’s relatively powerful! It can also be loaded down or .38s used for fun. Any interest in it?

 

[ARHinAK]

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.

 

[deewayne2003]

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.

 

[JimP]

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.

 

[Doug3006]

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.

 

[jeanes]

I really enjoy shooting my Colt Trooper Mk. III both with .38 Spcl. and .357.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

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.

 

[KPinOKC]

My wife carrries a Ruger LCR 357 mag in her purse. Also loaded with .38 Special 148g.

 

[Ravensview]

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.

 

[Sarg]

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.

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 !

 

[samson7x]

Yep, currently have a GP100 and want to add a S&W 386 to compliment my 329. They were announced at SHOT but haven’t hit dealers yet.

 

[Maaax]

Yes. Kimber K6s. 3” barrel. A great trigger!

 

[Killingtime]

686 that I love

 

[Fish2table]

Yep, Ruger Blackhawk 357 mag. I love it.

 

[Tgood1]

I received a 686 .357 for high school graduation, decades ago. I shoot it regularly and use it doe hunting every winter, has unalived countless hogs, some gators, deer, fun gun

 

[Ridge Runner]

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.

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.

 

[Trogon]

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.

 

[Adam S]

Part of me says I really have no use for one since I have several .38 Specials and a .44 magnum. The other part of me says Colt Python. I think I know which part will eventually win.

 

[Ridge Runner]

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.

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.

 

[JimP]

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.

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.