The .357 Magnum is the GREATEST Handgun Cartridge. Period

Giving my opinion on why I think that the .357 magnum is the greatest handgun cartridge ever created.

[@leshiro5574]

Once you shoot the 357 magnum for the first time you realize how underpowered you've been with semi auto cartridges. The power is mesmerizing.

[@michaelang1685]

Semi-Automatics are nice and I even own a couple myself. However, there's just something about a good revolver that I just cannot let go of.

[@GunSam]

I get it too. I have 3 autos and 3 revolvers for handguns and plan to add equally as I get my collection going.

[@l67swap1]

Get a coonan ... Semi auto with 357 mag.. Its an awesome gun if u can find one :)

[@nathanlambshead4778]

Totally agree. Nothing like shooting a revolver. Anyone who has shot nothing but poly strikers really need to try a steel wheelgun.

[@bryantherocker]

@@GunSam LESS RECOIL THAN A .44 MAGNUM FOR FASTER SHOTS ..... WITH REGARDS TO THE REVOLVER SIDE, HELLBOY CARRIES A REVOLVER, COOL AND BAD AZ AS FK...... ALSO A REVOLVER HAS THAT CLASSIC TIMELESS LOOK, LIKE A CLASSIC MUSCLE CAR OR A LES PAUL GUITAR

[@k_enn]

@@GunSam 3 and 3, me too. two .45 autos (one SA, one DA/SA) and one 9mm (DA/SA). But when it comes to revolvers, all three are .357 magnums (3 inch carry, 6 inch competition, and 6 inch pristine Python).

[@clayrock2887]

No jams Flat shooting Fast Accurate Med weight bullet Kicked like a 40 Punches like a magnum Perfect in all catagories

[@whitespacemarines4308]

Fixed barrels are a HUGE advantage with accuracy. Keeping a revolver loaded puts NO pressure on springs. The variety of weight of a revolver and barrel length is almost endless. If you carry a revolver you don't have to worry about whether you de-cocked it, had the safety on or off and the trigger pull will be the same if you practice in double action a lot, or always pull the hammer back. Most revolvers are "Keep Sake Worthy", unlike many semi-autos; which is an enormous part of gun ownership. You can scope many revolvers now. You don't have to chase all your brass all over the place at the range. You don't have to buy tons of mags. The only downside I see is the capacity. And if you carry,...most guns that most people carry (Semi-Autos),.... you are not going to have that many more rounds at the ready. And accuracy and practice is much more important, especially if you are around other people. Bad guys might not care about harming others,..but we do. .........(This is NOT to put down Semi's, but to show that revolvers and their loads are ANYTHING but outdated.) Also,....I find hot women with a revolver on her hip much sexier than one with a semi (Lol).

[@GunSam]

I have proven the accuracy thing time and time again, even to the point of having tighter groups at 25 yards with a snub nose .357 magnum or .38 Special than a 9mm with a 4" barrel.

[@herbderbler1585]

I would imagine this is the same reason why bolt actions are preferred for serious long range marksmen and snipers. Automatic is very useful but it has drawbacks that can't be ignored.

[@mattbrown5511]

Most, if not all, citizen self defense shootings are done by the 3rd-6th shots anyway. And the muzzle blast from a 686-6 will be a force multiplier for anyone that carries.

[@White000Crow]

I’ve seen so many jams in my friends semis vs the revolver which rarely ever has issues and fires just about any kind of load without issue.

[@White000Crow]

@Freddy Ruger the military has the budget for 1 hit out of 200 rounds. Semi autos have a better rate of fire but definitely not better accuracy.

[@paulwilliams8555]

My 686 - 4 is a delight. I researched and decided on it. A childhood friend , a 35 yr veteran of Philadelphia's Finest said " Get a revolver" .I sleep with it. Sometimes under the pillow.

[@crazyhorseaz4280]

357 magnum is a great round for sure, the 686 is a s/w I have enjoyed for years. I love the 4"

[@Me2Lancer]

Right on Sam. My first handgun was a Colt Trooper 357 Magnum with a 6 inch barrel back in 1965. It served me well then. My 7 round 357 Magnum serves me well today. Thank you!

[@GunSam]

Thanks for watching. I am now pondering how to preserve my revolvers, and more than likely a simple switch to 158 gr ammo would be a good move to slow down flame cutting and forcing cone erosion.

[@Me2Lancer]

@@GunSam You make a good point Sam. Thank you!

[@pfrancis7483]

I love all guns that go bang.

[@charleschristianson2730]

Can't argue with that..

[@ShaunPanzer]

I love revolvers ! Especially 357Mag. It’s a do it all !

[@michaelang1685]

.357 Magnum is not only powerful, but one can also carry a lot of ammunition and bring a lever gun in the same caliber along if they wish.

[@White000Crow]

That’s my life!

[@sladetheblade9349]

Yes

[@darrellleach6077]

My first is 357. When I first came in the store the store owner asked me what I was looking for in a gun. I said protection so he showed me a 9mm and I said 357 and he said DAM I said if I have to put something or someone down I want them to stay down.

[@timothyprice9064]

Now you're just talking gun porn. A revolver with a matching carbine lever gun.

[@MnS101]

This is a well made video. I liked all the points you made with regards to the .357 Magnum being the greatest round. I have a Ruger SP101 and a Ruger GP100 at my bedside. I also keep two speed loaders for each on my nightstand. I can't think of a better firearm than the .357. I really don't worry about capacity limitation with my revolvers. I don't plan on the "spray and pray" home defense method when in a defensive situation so I feel as though the five or six I have chambered already will be plenty.

[@GunSam]

Thank you. I like the revolver because it is ultra reliable and more consistent in function and accuracy under more unplanned circumstances than semi autos.

[@lemham4565]

@@GunSam wrong

[@Me2Lancer]

Enjoyed your presentation. Love my .357 mag revolver, 7 shot with a 4" barrel. Also have the M92 lever action carbine, 20" barrel. Both great shooters.

[@Brett235]

I have a Taurus tracker 4" 357 magnum revolver and a Rossi 92 in 357 magnum with the 24" octagonal barrel blued. The Rossi is very accurate, more accurate than I can shoot it, and the tracker is a tank. I also have a Ruger GP 100 in 357 magnum 4" and it's also a tank but I don't carry it hunting or when I'm on my tractor. I'm saving it for my son that is 22 now. He actually has it in Washington state for when he goes hiking. He carries buffalo bore loads for bear.

[@David-rc8hp]

I like the 357 magnum round i think it can do well in all aspects first i own a Henry big boy steel 357 magnum then 3 months ago i added the 686 plus 4 inch barrel Smith & Wesson An love shooting it i tried deferent ammos 158 grain hollow point Winchester white box 110 grain 125 hornady ftx rounds An a few 38 special 130 grain

[@otasan56]

I used to have a .357 revolver. Sold it to my neighbor. I am going to get a new .357 in a year or so.

[@ralphb.5335]

….And?

[@albertforletta1498]

Ralph B. , lol. That’s cool; I like the “and?” I wonder if he bought a new revolver. I have a Ruger gp100 357, 6 inch blued.

[@mattbrown5511]

I prefer the trigger on S&W, but the GP101 is good as well.

[@ftdefiance1]

Good of you to love your neighbor. Almost Biblical. Not joking

[@SuperUncleRyan]

I absolutely love my Ruger GP100 6 inch. An absolute beast. I was just able to get 5 boxes of ammo, which today is not easy. January 2021, finding ammo is like finding water in the desert.

[@davidbliss3220]

Agreed. I’ve been a police officer for 14 years. I’ve seen a lot of gun shot wounds. I’m also a student of history and statistics. 357 magnum is number #1 in LE shootings period. 96% only other round in the ball park is .45 ACP +p. I carry a glock 21 as a duty weapon and we carry federal.230 grain HST 230 grain JHP +p. It’s no slouch of a round. I’ve killed wounded deer with one shot. I enjoy your videos I’m a big revolver fan. You and I could talk for hours over a few beers my friend. Keep up the good work. I’m now a subscriber. Take care.

[@GunSam]

Thanks, it means a lot to me coming from a professional which I am not. Interestingly enough I been pondering getting a G21, I had the G36 and even that was a bit big for me to conceal carry, so I figure if I get another .45, why not get a full size one with a rail and make it my primary house gun. I LOVED the 230 gr Win PDX1 ammo, it was not a plus P but had the energy of a +P. It shot great, not much recoil and expanded well through my denim and water jug test.

[@bryanst.martin7134]

David Bliss Poignant reply. It has been a staple for many decades. The revolver is so simple that in an emergency situation it could be given to a layperson for backup defense. Naturally, keep them in peripheral vision, but a distracting discharge can provide a needed advantage. And thank you for your courage. Keep your head on a swivel.

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

Id be careful dude unless you have an aftermarket barrel with chamber support your gun isn't rated for +p

[@helsdisciple9014]

I don't know if they have updated them, but I remember in the mid-90s seeing a copy of the FBI tests. The top performer was the .45ACP, specifically the 230-gr Hydra-Shok. Since hollowpoint manufacturers specifically design for the FBI criteria now, I can only imagine (and from what I've seen in tests) the HST is better.

[@helsdisciple9014]

@@GunSam I had a G21, and got rid of it because even though I have big hands, those grips are HUGE. H&K grips are better, but still big. For nightstand use, I went with a 1911 rail gun (Springfield MC Operator, with a surefire on it. Not worried about concealment during a bump in the night, I have a Wilson 10 round magazine in it. Only 3 rounds less than the G21, and two rounds less than the fullsized USP.

[@ejsocci2630]

Great review and I have always been a.357 person and even have done hunting with it. Thanks

[@johnvillafranca6188]

Love the .357 mag. I love my S&W Performance Center V-comp 8-shot .357 mag

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

I finally got a revolver, Ruger GP100 357 magnum and puts a smile on my face every time I pull that trigger. Way more fun to shoot than all striker fired pistols I own. Powerful round, good to even hunt if you had to, yet alone self defense).

[@MattSmithCA]

357Mag is great! I am in total agreement. As for revolvers...While I think modern semi-autos of high quality are just as reliable. I always tell people that revolvers are just more interesting than most semi autos. That's why I love revolvers.

[@heroinmom153]

The problem is, even though modern semi-autos are reliable, rounds aren't always. A bad round can cause a jam or prevent cycling, but with a revolver, you just pull the trigger again.

[@donaldsmith3048]

The 357 is always been my go to!

[@brianbirc]

It is a great round in my experience with my 6" barrel. Not for concealed carry but out of town. It shoots with great accuracy and longer range with good power. If concerned of larger bears in areas like grizzly etc.. you may want a larger round. The 357 mag can work but 44 mag and bigger power would be better take down but faster following shots the 357 mag is better if needed.

[@texassportsman5880]

My 586 4" no-dash, pre-lock is part of my EDC rotation. It's loaded with Remington HTP 158gr SJHP or AE 158gr JSP. Both are lethal and loud.

[@chrismoody1342]

My Ruger Security Six 6” barrel in 357 magnum is one gun that will not be sold from my small but growing collection. It is the one gun that always goes to the range with me. However I would like a S&W 44 magnum.

[@ryanlane4282]

The .357 Magnum isn’t for everyone, but for those that can handle the recoil, it’s statistically the best fight stopping handgun calibers. That counts for something

[@redesert_boy8202]

Everyone needs at least one 4" .357 Magnum for all around versatility in roles, ammo, and power as you pointed out. Thanks Gun Sam!.

[@dangerman007]

I agree the .38 is the best. I also agree the .357 magnum is the greatest. My first handgun purchase was my 3 " Taurus 65 back in 1992. I still have it and still love it. I now have a 4 " Taurus and love that equally as well. Accurate, reliable and VERY hard hitting. What's not to love? Another reason to love revolvers is because you don't have to worry about spring compression so keeping them loaded is not an issue. I don't like the idea of a fully loaded high capacity magazine sitting in a drawer for years. I had an old Walther PPK that jammed all the time because the previous owner did that. Got rid of that one and now I'm a revolver fan to the core. Let's face it, 16 rounds of 9 mm is just asking for a spray and pray to happen. Sad to see the wonder nine being adopted by the FBI again. I guess some people don't learn from their mistakes. To me, it's kind of like dating your ex wife....

[@twowheelingnut7898]

You hit all the points as to why I am a revolver convert. Good stuff. Sorry no debate out of me.

[@timothyprice9064]

I joined the Army in the 70s infantry mortars 11c, speak up I can't hear what you're saying. 357 is my favorite.

[@gtbirdleg]

i love the 357 mag in my revolver and my lever! can't beat it with a stick! i agree with you.

[@johnharrington6122]

AND ! The Ruger Security - Six is the best handgun to fire it ! 4 “ Stainless, 200th Anniv. Edition , Sweet!

[@user-qc7me2hs5c]

I’m getting myself one in a day and she’s a beauty

[@kidsmithree]

Colt Python

[@boogitybear2283]

I recently bought a Taurus 66 357 Magnum 7 shot edition. Holy Cow that gun is powerful! It’s hands down my favorite Firearm!

[@KevinSmithdc]

The 357 magnum is a SUPERB cartridge when you need to shoot an intruder, who's in your neighbor's house...across the street....hiding behind the refrigerator. :)

[@GunSam]

I don't really see the .357 magnum as being that much of a penetrator, at least with proper hollow point ammo.

[@lonestarleather1309]

This guy that thinks across the street and through the fridge must have been drinking a little

[@OOICU812]

I believe you're thinking of the S&W 500 Mag revolver.

[@WImob420]

Hmm must be thinking 7.62x54R 😂

[@hellohun7331]

The only problem with this and all other high pressure rifle rounds...shoot it indoors or even outdoors without ear protection and you will never hear again.

[@archimagirus_sancti]

God bless you sir; love your channel. .357 is king of the pistol cartridges for sure. I love my 6" 686 no dash and 2" Chiappa Rhino

[@archimagirus_sancti]

Fun story: when I got my 686, I bought it from a fella I reckon to be in his 60's or early 70's. While filling out the paperwork, he muttered, "This paperwork changes every day. What the hell is a non-binary?!" I needed 357 stitches in my side from laughing

[@trapdoor7375]

Keep preaching the good word of .357 mag!!

[@charlyromeo7926]

Jack of all trades and master of none. 125hp At 1300 to 1350 The ultimate man stopper to this day.

[@organicmaterialsciencecorp6115]

Great video Gun Sam. I just wish there were more companies making .357 Autos, the .357 Magnum is beast, i have six .357 Magnums in my collection. The .357 helped to stop Elliot Ness and the mob years ago.

[@anthonyanzalone9742]

Just started carrying my new Kimber k6s 3" DASA along with a 1911 in a crossdraw holster. Best thing about carrying a 357 in the winter. It makes you feel real warm and cozy in the cold.

[@anthonyanzalone9742]

Post script. If I only carry one firearm. It's a 357 magnum.

[@oldwarmonger8750]

I have a traditions 1873 SAA in 357 mag and it's by far my favorite handgun.

[@keithgraham9547]

While my EDC is an autoloader, my favorite is an M27-6-1/2". I think .357 is the best, most versatile all-around caliber. You can use lighter but fast loads, heavier bullets loaded that are almost as fast to deliver more energy. You can use a snubbie and .38 Special loads for low recoil. Or lightly loaded 357 for good control in a 2" barrel. You can go intermediate with a 4" barrel and 6, 7, or 8 rounds and have everything in a more reliable package than you get in most micro or subcompact autoloaders. If you need a big game stopper and don't have a .44 or have trouble with that recoil, a heavy load on a .357 will give you maybe a really good option. In spite of all the autoloader lovers claims, we all know a good revolver has far fewer malfunctions. And if you do have to pull it out against bad guys, the psychological aspect of the look and muzzle flash has been known to make them give up. Let's face it, my M27 is a twin to Dirty Harry's M29, and most would-be bad boys have no desire to find out if it will "blow your head clean off." I'd rather them quit and wet their pants than have to find out.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I love to watch the progress your channel has made over years, by watching these older episodes, great work, way to always be looking to cause controversy lol its a good business model, i enjoy the conflicts in the community comments!

[@carlosmorris4510]

Cool - sounds like I made a great decision!... I've bought a Taurus Tracker 627 .357 Magnum revolver recently (a budget S&W 686 clone), as my very first gun. 😀 It's a good one!

[@larrylopez2479]

Counting on .357 magnum and .45 ACP for self and home defense.

[@thomaspalmer7900]

Absolutely!! I just purchased a Taurus 605 .357 magnum for carry & a S&W M&P Shield.45 for carry!! I own 2-1911 .45 pistols as well!!! While I like the 9mm I will stick with the .45& .357 any day!!!!!

[@XiaNingTian]

Doesn't change my mind in wanting a 44 magnum. Specifically the Smith and Wesson 29.

[@joeniccoli1916]

Gallfreyan make sure it's a pre 1982 model.

[@spacetrucker2952]

Yeah, I have a model 29 from 1972, can't go wrong with that either.

[@ewetho]

I have a new 4" 629 and you can't have it. It is AWESOME!

[@chanogonzalez7980]

You will not regret it, but you should definitely get a Lee Handloader kit so you can save money and make ammo on demand.

[@paulwilliams8555]

If it's good enough for Harry it's good enough for me.

[@morris4069]

You were hitting on the best part to the .357 mag, that would be reloading!! Many many different powders can be used along with the grain weights available right off the shelf. You said anywhere from 110gr-180gr and even 200gr can be found. I personally stay with 158gr for standard rounds but for woods/carbine loads 180gr deepcurl hp’s. Next is simple 124gr full jacket flat points on a couple different powder charges and you have good plinkers for both carbine and pistol. The hotter loads with 124gr jhp’s gives a great defense load that doesn’t recoil like a bastard and can get in the park of 2000fps from a 16” carbine. No need for .38 specials, they won’t feed from a true 1892 ( requires .357 oal )and just leaves carbon rings in your cylinders. 124gr bullet, 5gr of #9 w/mag primer and you’ve got a winner!! Cheap to load, in the $.12 - $.15 range and fun to shoot. Nothing like hearing those flat points cutting the air till it SMACKS!!! the paper at 50yds or more from the 1892, that’s gotta phuck some shit up!!!

[@GunSam]

I have been a fan of 125 grain in .357 mag for a long time, I like one that shoots around 1300 fps, it's got good power but shoots like a dream out of a 686, no recoil.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I have to agree, I just picked up my first revolver it’s a Ruger Security six in very good condition. I was never a fan of revolvers I always wanted a auto loader 9mm 45acp even 40s&w. But for what ever reason I decided I wanted a revolver. So I went to my local GS he pointed me in the direction of the Ruger and so the newest chapter in my firearms began. What I’m noticing is there are so many different loads for the 38/357 it truly is a great cartridge for a reloader.

[@trapdoor7375]

Love all of your videos. Thanks for all of the hard work.

[@kylewood8327]

I really love the .38/.357 too. I started with .357 (S&W 19) back in 1982 and really haven’t looked back. Still carry a snubby .357 today.

[@jamesharvey636]

My first revolver was a Smith and Wesson 686 357 Magnum L frame 4 inch stainless steel with Hogue monogrip handles and I miss it.

[@scottf.3808]

I really love the .357/.38 cowboy combo and the options it brings....Good info and vid....Good stuff...

[@GunSam]

Thanks!

[@robertmaybeth3434]

yes, .38 is a good round, more powder in there then a 9 mm, and very pleasant to shoot. I got a CA Bulldog .44 since i wanted a revolver for my wife to shoot, and no way is she shooting that more then once. .38 revolver is about the only choice for most women, IMO it is simple and the recoil is manageable for almost anybody. I tried to teach her to use my Ruger P90 autopistol and she just keeps getthing the steps wrong. Also she is not strong enough to load the mag nor even to pull the slide back. She just can't do it. I could teach a monkey to use a revolver and maybe even a wife

[@mishaeldank9974]

its even better coming out of a rifle

[@imissyoumom7644]

I had an 1892 .357, funnest rifle I’ve ever shot. Great survival rifle as well.

[@keithfreeman5204]

Sidearm....357 magnum, 4 in SS 5 shot. RIFLE, break action, single shot, scoped, 22 in barrel. Sidearm and rifle, same cartridge. For the rifle add 100 to 500 fps due to the longer barrel. At a hundred yards the rifle with the longer barrel and scope, 2 in, 3 shot groups, from the bench. For a bunch of reasons I handload for my Magnums, pistol and rifle loads ARE different. The versatility is the main drive for the 357. 110 - 125 JHP are for PSD and the heavier bullets can be used for putting food on the table. Handloading brings to the table a complete set of options. An 1100fps revolver loading will give about 1150 FPS the same round in the 22in barreled scoped rifle we are looking at between 1300 & 1450 FPS increase. My favorite deer and hog bullet is a Hard Cast Semi Wad Cutter. Bullet Placement is the KEY. From my rifle the 357 shoots Flat and hits HARD.

[@silverhorder1969]

I like the 180gr cast bullets for mountain hikes. However if I lived in Alaska I would take no less than a 44mag on a hike.

[@tomhicks4097]

I'd recommend two grenades as well.

[@828enigma6]

357 Magnum is bester! 😁 BTW, my Dad had a 38/44 Smith and Wesson. I think it had adjustable rear sight and so on. Said it was the most accurate handgun he ever owner. Had to sell it due to financial destress. He's gone now. Wish he'd have kept it.

[@White000Crow]

I have a 38/44 that my grandfather used to shoot in competition. It’s been worked over a little and it shoots great!

[@walteradams67]

Great video! I have the colt replica chambered in .357 mag. I love that thing..lol

[@GeographyCzar]

There is no contest. 357 Magnum is the greatest of all time. However, in a light concealed carry platform, I'd much rather be shooting a properly balanced 38 + P load.

[@GunSam]

I'm sort of in the boat of wanting short barrel .357 loads, as essentially what that means is less powder, and or faster burning powder. That way in a carry gun it has more power than a .38+P, and still a little more power than a 9mm, but still having the ability to shoot it well.

[@828enigma6]

True that, if you're using a revolver. I've a 649 J frame Smith 357. I can shoot 357 Magnum in it, but the recoil is beastly. Much better with 38 Special +P, or +P+. And still has power to get the job done, on humans, at least. And fire it repeatedly in a timely fashion. In the steel frame J, 357 is jut a little too much. Go to a snub K frame, 357 is much more shootable.

[@mattbrown5511]

I tote a 686-6 w/4 inch barrel every day, even through the heat and humidity of southern Mississippi. Just saying, some shooters are soy-boy, wimps.

[@shikat2371]

The .357 mag is a versatile round. You can either use it for personal defense (with hollow points, of course) or you can use it for hunting black bears, even brown bears with the right ammunition.

[@cmj20002]

I have a Tracker 4" in stainless. The barrel is ported and it holds 7 rounds. I love it. great gun to shoot and I like the .357 but I also like the .44 Magnum I have a model 29 and the big .480 Ruger.

[@louiswilkins7461]

Nice

[@williamjsmith3400]

357 200gr for woods&camping 38 special for self defense 38 short colt for selfdefense recoil 357 Magnum is the greatest gun for this scenario Yes i watched your videos on this subject great idea. God bless and as always Jesus saves

[@pkjdm]

357 mag out of a 4 inch = 1 shot torso stops...and yes its more effective than 9 mm+p...

[@thealsatian4232]

I agree with you. The .357 is the greatest handgun cartridge ever created. A Smith 681 is the greatest service revolver ever made. Load it with a 125 gr Remington factory load and you have all the power you can use.

[@Bens359pete]

Love my colt king cobra target 4”

[@curtismatsune3147]

Regarding capacity, if one is a purely defensive-minded person like me where I'm always looking to retreat and disengage, the revolver with its incremental reliability advantage fits the bill perfectly. Whatever situation you find yourself in, if you have to unleash a couple full power 357s at the bad guy(s), I guarantee you they're taking cover. That's when I retreat out of harm's way or at the very least to a more defensible position. In the vast majority of situations high mag cap is for offensive or non-retreat scenarios. That's not my bag so a 357 is my cartridge of choice because if I do have to put shots center-mass, they're going down.

[@johngonzalez5593]

For the first time I agree with you 357 is great.

[@theredsmuggler1161]

I carry two guns a 22lr ruger lcp with ten rounds this covers my back up gun and a good all around utility gun from low volume shots to hunting small game and quick reloading and a carry anywhere pocket gun. My main is a Chiapas 200ds 6 rounds of stopping power for any man or animal on this continent. Two guns with 16 rounds that allow me to handle bears to small birds it’s the buffet of bad situation handlers

[@landrover4444]

General George S. Patton carried a 357 Magnum from the 1930s onwards. Gorgeous round.

[@patrickslevin6424]

Elmer blew a few handguns up while experimenting with his "magnum" loads.

[@joelmclamore1898]

😳

[@KR-go4yx]

long lives the 357 !!

[@danielaramburo7648]

I love my 357. Raw unadulterated pure power.

[@johndalton1425]

Amazing great Video 🥇👏🏻👍🏻🤠💝

[@user-wo2iw3kt8o]

Another thing about 357 is being able to get a rifle in the same caliber. And Henry and Winchester make them and they are very good quality. 😊

[@gregkeppel310]

Everyone at the pistol range looks turns to look when my hand cannon goes off

[@moreme40]

This one is the best, but this one is the greatest

[@justusupnorth8262]

My 686 .357 is my grail gun for sure.

[@thnycav]

I took a 18 gage sheet of steel and shot it with a 38,9mm,45 and a 357 magnum. Most of the rounds just put a big dent in the steel. The 357 punched a big hole in the steel.

[@ShaunPanzer]

Revolvers are much better looking than pistols ...... your 686 is one of the best examples of a beautiful revolver .

[@user-wo2iw3kt8o]

Hi gun Sam. Now you're talking about the greatest Carry round of all time.and they will use 38 spl . Two of the greatest. I have 2. Ruger security 6 4", and Ruger Blackhawk 7". Love them both. God bless.😊

[@christopherbishop4927]

I couldn't agree more Sam

[@Larry-bwtmd]

Bought a colt king cobra 357 mag w/ 4 " barrel, polished sstl, w/ a biannci shoulder holster many yrs ago, for $400. Best deal i ever made. Fun to shoot this legendary doa pistol. Best deal i ever made. Fun to shoot this fine dao pistol

[@InlinePaul]

Main advantage to bottom feeders is higher capacity without reload and easier to reload. But I love wheelguns. They give me the same kind of feeling I get when I have a car with a manual transmission. .357 Magnum is a great all purpose revolver because it has a LOT of power, and as he said, you can always shoot 38 Special from it. Both ammo sizes are easier to find and cheaper to buy than most of the point-4-something calibers.

[@GunSam]

I hear about the capacity, not disagreeing. But I do get a lot of people talking how high capacity is better, faster reloads but don't give a reason why other than hypothetical reasons about cops in the 80's. One day I would like to get some real information on the subject for average citizens.

[@davep4610]

I have a 38 Special with 2" barrel. I've already decided that my next gun will be a 357 Mag with about a 6 inch barrel.

[@GunSam]

6" can be nice. I like a 4" as it can be carried concealed if I have to. A 6" has so much less muzzle rise. If you watch .357 Mag 4" VS 6" in slow mo, a 4" always recoils up and to the opposite direction of rifling. A 6" pretty much dampens that weird push to the side and lowers the rise too.

[@williamschramm2761]

The man speaks truth!! The different combinations of the .357 and the 38 special cannot be duplicated with other hand gun calibers including the 9mm and the 10 mm. they are both effective rounds, however, in my opinion the 38 .357 is the best due to the simplicity of the revolver and the fact you can use the .357 in a rifle makes the combo. the best!

[@White000Crow]

38/357 are the best for hand loading. You can cast and drop cost per shot down considerably especially if you get lead for free. I’ve loaded projectile from 69gr to 210gr, all different powered loads.

[@buddyringo21]

My Glock 34 MOS with tlr light sits on my night stand but my .357 revolver is under my pillow 😜🇺🇸

[@kidsmithree]

In addition to being 1/8 inch longer than the .38 special, the case wall is also .001" thicker to handle the higher pressure.

[@danzalisnock9128]

Agreed. Been a fan of the channel for awhile, and was always drawn to revolvers too. Just the aesthetics, rich tradition & historical aspect, raw power, fail-safe design, versatility & range of round options from 22lr, 22mag, 32SW, 327 fed mag, 38 spl, 38 spl+P, 357 mag, 41 mag, 44 spl, 44 mag, 45 Colt, 45 Colt +P, 450, 454 Casul, .410, up to 500 mag not to mention CCI makes shot shells in a lot of calibers. With autos you get good options too, but more boring ones I think. 22lr, 25 acp, 32 acp, 380, 9mm lug & mak, 5.7 x28, 40SW, 357 sig, 45 acp, & 50 AE. Don't know if you own a desert eagle, but since you've done many auto vs revolver ballistics vids using similar cartridges for fair comparison, id love to see a 50 AE vs a 44 mag, a 454 and/or a 500 and see the results. Also, I remember back before u changed your YT name from gun to revolver (aficionado), I swear I recall a vid of u shooting a bunha diff 9mm & 357mag (MAYBE it was 38 spl) and shooting it into layered pine boards or smthng u whipped up with the round names written on em & got similar results and some of the 9mm even outperformed cuz I was like wtf? That was around the time lucky gunner did a ballistic gel video claiming 9mm is as good as 357, but it may have been just penetration and not power & other attributes. Curious if it was ur vid or not im thinkin of. Either way, LOVE your channel, you seem like good ppl, & make my kinda content...u did the fed. punch 22LR test which i got the day it debuted...and I love that fact that u are the ONLY one to do any real testing with Buffalo Bore std pressure 38 spl Hardcast wadcutter. I was hoping to see more of it on YT after I bought 40 rds, but nope. So keep up the great work man, and stay safe!

[@danielsweeney6742]

First 20 buck a box in 2020 or 2021 would be a deal. I agree with you on the 38 or 357 capabilities. All you need to see is the size and weight of the ammo.

[@charleschristianson2730]

One thing that no one brings up is that while modern semi-autos are almost as reliable as revolvers under range conditions, they're far more likely to jam in the street. Dry, stuffed with pocket lint, contact shots, bad-guy grabbing the slide, etc. Revolvers vastly outperform semis under rough conditions.

[@RickyJr46]

It's a great round. Good stuff, Sam!

[@williamschramm2761]

He did not mention the fact that the two calibers range from a low end power of a 38, caliber to the high end 357. which shoots a 180 grain bullet at 1400 ft. per second with a muzzle energy of 782 m.e. ( Buffalo Bore Ammo). This particular round is a hard cast . The versatility is amazing. Buffalo Bore has a 38 special 158 grain bullet that has 1250 feet per second out of a six inch barrel. Bottom line, it has many uses depending on the situation.

[@GunSam]

personally, the lowest energy I have ever obtained with a .357 Magnum round was 350 ft lbs in a snub nose with really weak ammo like Hornady American Gunner .357 Mag. Most low end .357 Mag ammo in a 4" barrel gives at least 450 ft lbs, and the top of the line in a 4" barrel for me has been about 700 ft lbs energy. I have not fired that Buffalo Bore round but I have tried Underwood's 180 gr .357 Mag rated at 1,400 FPS and in a 4" barrel all I got was actually 1,220 FPS. A lot of the numbers given by ammo companies are usually either optimistic or velocity takes through unrealistic barrel length. Buffalo Bore is usually more accurate for listed velocity than Underwood, but still often in different barrels than typical.

[@valeriegogel4214]

If I could only have one handgun I would be a 357 Magnum w a 4 or 6 inch barrel I would also try and get a 7 or 8 shot because imo capacity is it's only downfall. But in all honesty 6 shots is gonna be plenty 98% of the time. I would dare to say the chances of your gun jamming is better than the chances of running your revolver dry un a self defense situation and it getting you killed. I'm also pretty fast w speed loads. I always carry one or 2 speed loads

[@danielravenstar4442]

Well I cant argue with you But I can share an observation Guys in Alaska say a 30 30 is sooooooooo small, Dont know any one who has one,,, But it is 2wce or more a 357, And 44 mag,,,, So basically they all work if you put the bullet where it belongs,, Ron spooner explains If some one punches you and you get knocked out Was it the force of the hit Or did they jiggle your cns the right way... But if all you want it a plinker , A close range deer, antelope kill And defense, Then 30 30 is a waste of powder,, There is a story of Alaskan guide bill shoemakers daughter , Who is a registered guide Killed a grizzly bear with one,, Bottom line seems to be Whatever you choose,,, Get good with it, Which means pay attention to your environment,,, And not correctly reading your environment is the number one factor,,,, Millions will die from the magic vaseline Because they don't understand the agenda 21 depopulation agenda Has been a political agenda for the last 20 years. KZbin video by really graceful Came out about Food plants burning to the ground in spite of federal government fire sprinklers apparently being turned off,, A food processor plant is made of stainless steel and concrete, For food service clean guidelines,, Their is nothing to catch on fire,,, without sabotage help,,, Wile off track from the 357 subject It's part of reading your environment example,,,

[@gtbirdleg]

i am in agreement.

[@It_Was_The_Entity]

7:26 if only you could have seen 3 years into the future...

[@danemaui8259]

Just a heads up. If it helps clear up the 10 mm debate. If you have a 10 mm with a 6-in barrel and also a 357 Magnum with a 6in barrel, with maximum hottest loads, they are equal in power. (357 mag ,158grain is mAx load at 1475 ft per sec)(10mm, 165 grain is max load at 1440ft per sec). Two advantages though to the 357 Magnum. 1 is you can always buy a longer barrel than a six inch. Therefore more velocity and therefore more powerful. Also there is some power loss with the cylinder gap, and the 357 Magnum is still that powerful. If you shoot 10 mm out of a revolver, it won't be as fast because it's only been measured in the past through a semi auto. I personally love them all and own them all.

[@GunSam]

I tried to buy a model 610 but it was out of stock, maybe I will get another chance soon. One benefit of the 10mm revolver that I could see, is if you shoot .40 S&W out of it with moon clips - and if you got steel targets, they will hit harder and be more fun than let's say .38 Special out of my 686. Only issue is unlike 10mm ammo, .40 S&W would require the moon clips to even fire at all so that might be a pain.

[@JH-kh9lf]

May I offer a different opinion. The Ruger G-100 in .357

[@bigredone1030]

JH eww ruger. I do believe I made a better gun that I left in my toilet about two hours ago

[@buddyringo21]

Having the sp101 in both hammer 3” and hammerless 2.2” I bought the gp100 .357 mag 4” now I feel I Must have that 686 4” in 7 shot ! I hope Nancy pelosi sends me that $600 so I can close escrow! Love my revolvers and hope to get into reloading soon !🤩

[@mathiask7959]

You can get a Desert Eagle in .357 You just need to have large hands

[@mikeburgan7675]

I agree

[@stephen8433]

It is above the floor of power needed for self-defense and the six-for-sure aspect is comforting. The vast majority of home invasion gun fights only require the defender to fire six or less rounds according to Massad Ayoob.

[@donsnider8441]

686plus is a 7 shot

[@stephen8433]

Even better.

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

@@donsnider8441 my 1911 is 8+1 of the more powerful 45super and doesn't break cylinder hands constantly.

[@Fudmottin]

@@tatsuhirosatou5513 What revolvers have you used that break cylinder hands? Or seen used?

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

@@tatsuhirosatou5513 Yeah but guns chambered in .45Super are hard to find.