Smith & Wesson 360PD (.357mag)

[Profreedomokie]

I have one. It’s small, lightweight and easy to carry. When you get it, shoot a full box of 50 factory .357 magnums through it and come back and tell us what you think.

I don't know anyone that would shoot 50 rds. in a lightweight .357mag. Some gun writers stated these guns kick more than a .44 mag in any size revolver. I know my Ruger LCR .357 mag. is a beast. Like they say practice with .38 spl. carry .357 mag.

 

[El Pablo]

Yeah, it can be interesting.

was the only reason I kept the piece of crap s&w sigma SW380 for a few years. I’d hand it to the guy bragging about his big recoiling whatever. Then we’d laugh as they would shake their hand in pain from a .380

https://www.breachbangclear.com/sw380-pocket-gun/

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I don't know anyone that would shoot 50 rds. in a lightweight .357mag. Some gun writers stated these guns kick more than a .44 mag in any size revolver. I know my Ruger LCR .357 mag. is a beast. Like they say practice with .38 spl. carry .357 mag.

I did when I first got mine. I had a box of Federal 125 grain JHP that has been collecting dust, which reminds me that there is a note on the barrel lug to NOT use rounds with less than a 120 grain bullet. I have to say I’m curious why? HUGE fireball and sharp recoil. I was still feeling it three days later.

 

[JBHusted]

Less than 120 grain have a chance of the recoil pulling the projectile forward on the remaining rounds, this jamming the cylinder. That's how sharp the recoil is...

I've got one that I use as a drop-in-the-pocket-and-go gun. But I'd have to be in really serious trouble before I'd pull the trigger, because it just hurts to shoot.

 

[HiredHand]

Snub revolvers can be quite accurate at distance with those willing to put for the effort. They aren’t limited to close up work like the mythology would have you believe. I think that 357 Mag out of a 2” barrel really isn’t worth the squeeze, I’d much rather shoot 38 Spl 148gr wadcutters and those Hornady 110gr Critical Defense rounds out of my short barrel J-frames.

 

[Pstmstr]

I did when I first got mine. I had a box of Federal 125 grain JHP that has been collecting dust, which reminds me that there is a note on the barrel lug to NOT use rounds with less than a 120 grain bullet. I have to say I’m curious why? HUGE fireball and sharp recoil. I was still feeling it three days later.


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Bullets will jump the crimp of so I’m told.

 

[Pstmstr]

I can bring my 340 to the ENS if you boys want to give some .357 Mag loads.

 

[n423]

If ya get one use 38 or +P rounds. Thank me later, not a range pistol...

 

[Profreedomokie]

I did when I first got mine. I had a box of Federal 125 grain JHP that has been collecting dust, which reminds me that there is a note on the barrel lug to NOT use rounds with less than a 120 grain bullet. I have to say I’m curious why? HUGE fireball and sharp recoil. I was still feeling it three days later.


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I've only shot Remington 158 gr. factory loads in my LCR. I carry Speer Gold Dots in it.

 

[Shadowrider]

Bullets will jump the crimp of so I’m told.

Those scandium frames are ultra high performance inertial bullet pullers!