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How many 357's should one own? _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | ||
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I have just one these days, an autoloader, but I bought it first for collector reasons and only second for the cartridge. I can remember a time when it seemed like every guy I knew had to have a 357. I had one myself, a nickel S&W Model 27. It's long gone now. I can also remember when state troopers I knew all carried Model 28s. I can also remember being tested to show how many times in one minute I could pull the trigger on a 357 when I applied for an FBI agent job. But when was that? Late 60s? Early 70s? Maybe about the time of Eastwood's "Magnum Force"? I don't know. But it has been a while. Like in everything else styles change. In came the hi capacity 9 mil. I think a lot of the popularity with the Niners can be traced back to TV and movies, like "Miami Vice" and "Serpico". After that we saw the 1911 revival. It's still going strong. Whatever the reason, 357 is just not what's hot right now. And for handgun hunters we now have bigger, better and lots more choices. | |||
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Revolvers in general arn't the "rage" for self defence these days but in reality there are a lot of people still buying them. Especially the the guys who don't post on places like here. I grew up thinking everyone should have a .357. I'm not sure where that came from because I don't feel I really have a need for one. My Carry guns are 9mm's and my hunting revolvers are big bores. I did shoot my first deer 27 years ago with my dads .357 maybe thats my attraction to them I don't know. A few years ago I found a good deal on a .357 blackhawk and the only reason I bought it was because I did'nt have a .357 and like I said everyone should. I don't know why but that started a buying spree and I ended up with 5 of them. I weeded a couple out and now I'm down to 3 I guess thats a good place to stay. DRSS NRA life AK Master Guide 124 | |||
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In the late 60's and into the 70's and I took deer and hogs with them. I thought a 357 was the Cats Ass. That is until I got a 44 Mag and then for a few decades I neglected the 357 and didn't own one again until a couple of years ago and now I have 2 M-19 S&W a 4" and a 6". I am finding them a pleasent aquirement. I also have a SP-101 2 1/2" barreled 357. The factory loads of the 60's and 70's were loaded to higher presures than the loads of today, except for the Buffalo Bore loads. The chronograph tells the truth and doesn't lie about the speeds. _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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The 357 is one of the most versatile rounds out there. The revolvers can be had in smaller and more useful packages then the 41 and bigger ones. | |||
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i put 2 in the poll but i own 3 DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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I have none......  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I own 2 of them, A 6 inch GP 100 with and Ultra-dot on it and a Ruger Blackhawk 7.5 inch barrel. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Member of the Delaware Destroyers Member Reeders Misfits NRA Life Member ENDOWMENT MEMBER NAHC Life Member DSA Life Member | |||
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Three. A Dan Wesson with 4,6, and 8" barrels; a SS Security 6 with 4", and a SS GP100 with 6". I enjoy shooting them all. Also have a S&W60 to carry when I don't want to carry a "real" gun. | |||
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Have only two, a Ruger Security Six 6" that I bought new in 1976 and an S&W 627 V Comp. The 357 is becoming my favorite handgun to shoot and reload due to cost, versatility, 38 special option and low cost brass. You can shoot alot and stay in practice. | |||
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I had a Dan Wesson 8" VH stainless many years ago then sold it to get a T/C Contender in .223. I slap myself every time I think about it. A replacement .357 is on my list of "to get" guns in the near future. | |||
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how can you not have a 357?????Ok if i still have it in march i'll bring a ruger security six for you to look at. DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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I have a .38 special...... Then I make the jump up to .44 magnum...... Thanks TBEAR! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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That's just lame. Not having a 357 is just unAmerican _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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No, you have that all wrong -- not having a 1941 Johnson is unamerican....... Hey, if y'all want to get together and give me one, you're more than welcome.......  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I'll trade you one for a "Johnson" and you will not have to deal with the "Committie On Unamerican Activities" _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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You'll need 15 to 20 .357s to get one of my Johnsons....... I have a DD214 that was issued by the United States Marine Corps -- there's nothing unAmerican about that...... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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That was then, this is now. You've changed... _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Not as lean, twice as mean, still a Marine....... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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Bottm line is, "you have not a 357" an that's just wrong wrong wrong _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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i think the jury has spoken DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR | |||
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It's a jury of fools......who's listening?? "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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A Colt Python and a S&W 28.   André DRSS --------- 3 shots do not make a group, they show a point of aim or impact. 5 shots are a group. | |||
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One, A Ruger GP-100 with 6" BBL in blue. It was my shining star this Nov. 15th 2009. | |||
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Stooping to name calling, how far you have sunken. It all started because of no 357 I just hope that you can be saved  _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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I have none, zero, zip! Nothing under a .44 except .22 Mark II's. I had a bunch before real revolvers came out!  Do they really make a gun worth anything between a .22 and .44?  | |||
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Oh my, another lost soul......  _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Very nice, Andre! So, jwp, save us -- give us both a .357......  "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I only wish I could, I only have 3, not enough to spare any _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Perfect! One for bfrshooter, me, and one for you! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I have one 2 1/2" barrel, 1- 4" barrel and 1- 6" barrel. Nothing to spare _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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8, I think. Didn't plan it that way, it just sort of happened. - dan "Intellectual truth is eternally one: moral or sentimental truth is a geographic and chronological accident that varies with the individual" R.F. Burton | |||
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It always "just sort of happens!" LOL! "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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I have one 5.5" Blackhawk, my wife has a 4" 686. Seems that 44's and above get the largest section of my budget. Love the 357 though, easy on the wrist, not so easy on the ears. John does this still make me an American? | |||
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Actually, I would still own some but the budget required me to sell guns to buy others and it still does. There is no overtime with SS. I have had to part with some wonderful guns over the years, even when I was working. | |||
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I have 3, a GP100 SS w/6" bbl, a Ruger 3 screw blackhawk w/6.5" bbl and a SS Taurus 605 w/ a 2-1/4" bbl and am waiting for a decent deal on a Colt Python w/ a 6" bbl. in SS finish. A good cartridge if you keep the range reasonable. | |||
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Just one: I call her "The Beast" since she kicks harder then any gun I own.   Wish she had a 3" barrel, so I'd actually get .357 ballistics. I'm shooting 148 grain Fiochi at 1131 fps. | |||
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I have one, a nice 3 screw blackhawk, with a jeweled hammer and a action job on the trigger, one of the sweetest shooting guns I have. Your right Bigbore, very hard on the ears. I'm not as youg & dumb as I used to be , always wear muffs now. | |||
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I thought 4 was enough until I saw the results of the poll, I better tell my wife I'm short stocked on 357s! Mine are all Blackhawks, a type 1 flattop, a 5 digit 3 screw, a run of the mill 3 screw and a new model. | |||
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I think I have... 4... but that seems low... And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. | |||
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