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Is there a difference between 357 MAG and 357 Sig?
357 SIG. The larger Magnum cartridge has lower speeds but a muzzle energy of 539 foot-pounds, while the . 357 SIG, a faster cartridge, has only 506 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.
What is the effective range of a 357 Magnum pistol?
At rifle velocities the cartridge performs very well out to 75 yards, its performance becomes more modest between 75 and 125 yards. Like the . 44 Magnum, the . 357 can be sighted to shoot comfortably out to 125 yards.
What gun is stronger 357 or 44?
As for bullet energy, the 357 comes out at 566 ft-lbs while the 44 creates 832 & 904 ft-lbs. This indicates what we already knew: The 44 magnum is much more powerful than the 357 magnum. When he changes things up to compare the most commonly-used bullet weight for each cartridge, you can really see the difference.
What has more knockdown power 45 ACP or 357 Magnum?
357 Magnum is more likely to knock down or immobilize your target. On the contrary, the . 45 ACP isn’t as powerful as other rounds, but it’s still strong enough for self-defense purposes.
What is the difference between a 38 Special and 357 Magnum?
As most readers know, the .357 Magnum is an outgrowth of the .38 Special, which was itself an outgrowth of several older .38 cartridges that preceded it. Upon its introduction, the .38 Special was immediately recognized for its accuracy and ease of shooting.
How accurate is the 357 Mag?
Like the .38 Spl., the .357 Mag. has a well-deserved reputation for accuracy. Most loads tested surprised me and I fired several groups of five rounds that came close to an inch at 25 yards. Some loads were fairly easy to control and some were not.
Does the 357 have extra gunpowder in a short barrel?
The fact is that the snubby’s size and weight simply does not make shooting full-power .357 a pleasant experience. Along these lines, an enduring belief is that the extra gunpowder in the .357 cartridge case is wasted in a short barrel. Is that really the case? Does the .357 not offer any real performance advantage over the .38 Spl. or .38 Spl. +P?
What are the different types of 357 Mag chambered firearms?
Many firearms have been chambered in .357 Mag. over the decades and it has been used in rifles as well as pistols. However, the most common type of firearm built to handle the Mangum is the double-action revolver. Most double-action revolvers chambered in .357 Mag. fall into two categories.