What ever happened to the ,357 Mag?

[M118LR]

Once upon a time everyone Loved the .357 Mag. LEO's got cheap .38 Special loads and wheei-guns we're the order of the day. Then along came the double stack semiauto's and that low cost .38 Special ammo went away. Is anyone even carrying a .357 Mag while hunting? Once such a Darling, is the .357 Mag going the way of the Dinosaurs?

 

[Fear21]

Once upon a time everyone Loved the .357 Mag. LEO's got cheap .38 Special loads and wheei-guns we're the order of the day. Then along came the double stack semiauto's and that low cost .38 Special ammo went away. Is anyone even carrying a .357 Mag while hunting? Once such a Darling, is the .357 Mag going the way of the Dinosaurs?

It's still around, hanging out with the likes of .44 Magnum and 10mm innawoods. It's also still one of the most effective handgun rounds available for two legged critters. I had a .357 for a while for woods excursions. It has since been replaced, but I wouldn't hesitate to use one again for that purpose. For the street, personally I feel there are more sensible options available (I'm sure some would disagree).

 

[M118LR]

Sounds like the .357 Mag is extinct even in your sidearms locker? Perhaps there are still a few folks keeping it alive in revolver/lever action carbine combos???

 

[Southalabama]

Back in the day (mid to late 90’s) I carried a Smith & Wesson stainless hammer less 357 as my backup. At the time I figured that I wanted my last rounds to mean something. I’ve still got it. Haven’t carried it in years. It feels like a boat anchor compared to modern polymer pistols.

 

[M118LR]

Back in the day (mid to late 90’s) I carried a Smith & Wesson stainless hammer less 357 as my backup. At the time I figured that I wanted my last rounds to mean something. I’ve still got it. Haven’t carried it in years. It feels like a boat anchor compared to modern polymer pistols.

Sounds like both my .357s, rusting (OPPs, resting in peace) in the sidearms locker.It takes a concerted effort to send a few rounds out of them downrange every couple of years.

 

[big jon]

well if you arent going to use them I might buy or trade one from yall

 

[ccc]

Still keep a .38 around and a Ruger Speed Six .357. I have always thought a nice revolver is a thing of art. Now I prefer to carry a Glock. But I will never lose my love for revolvers.

 

[Southernlost]

Idk ..I still tuck a 340pd in my pocket when I venture to west pensacola

 

[G-rat]

9mm is bettah... i love .357 and carry either a 686+ snub or my old 4" 586 when out to my property. edc, the wheel-gun has no place in my inventory. i do own a bunch, shoot and love them but a modern, high capacity compact 9mm is awfully hard to beat... in some cases even ballistics wise. capacity rules the day currently. imho, .41mag, .357mag, .38 super and the like will NEVER die, but will continue on with cult like followers like myself.

 

[Kubasaki]

Desert Eagle, .357 Magnum, Black, L5, NY OKAY

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A dinosaur blaster ahahaha

 

[Bullet Splatter]

I still occasionally carry a m360j or a S&W 19 2.5”. Hard to beat the modern 9mm offering though where size & capacity are concerned.

 

[RHINOWSO]

What happened?

(1) Modern 9MM / 40SW ammunition / JHP loads increased their effectiveness.
(2) 357 Mag ammo went to $1/rd.
(3) LEOs don't carry revolvers anymore.

Still a fan of 357Mag but don't shoot it often.

 

[fla kid]

Still carry my m65 3in Whenever I don't carry my colt comm

 

[J pace]

The 357/38 special is alive and well, If you don't think so just post one for sale at a decent price and see how long it stays. This is my combo and accompanies me on fence mending duties around the property often. They are both accurate enough to make head shots on squirrel And powerful enough for anything including deer

at reasonable range.

 

[big jon]

among others i carry a fnx 45 plenty of bullets for urban environment where you cant use suppressive fire
but 9mm is okay I hope more people carry it
but a snub nose .38 will get the job done up close

 

[Fear21]

The 357/38 special is alive and well, If you don't think so just post one for sale at a decent price and see how long it stays. This is my combo and accompanies me on fence mending duties around the property often. They are both accurate enough to make head shots on squirrel And powerful enough for anything including deer View attachment 189569 at reasonable range.

Some .357 loads creep toward .30-30 territory out of a 16" rifle. It's definitely a great round - just not something I'd likely EDC out and about in town.

 

[Duckyou]

Some .357 loads creep toward .30-30 territory out of a 16" rifle. It's definitely a great round - just not something I'd likely EDC out and about in town.

I cc a 16” barrel 357. I have to walk with a limp and wear Velcro rip away pants.

I am just waiting to need it and I’m gonna pull the old line from Blazin saddles.

“Excuse me while I whip this thing out”

 

[M118LR]

well if you arent going to use them I might buy or trade one from yall

I've already parted with the Expendables. Dad's Old 586 L-frame S&W failed while he was on duty, S&W performed their mod on it. It now has a "M" stamped prior to the serial but I don't sell/trade firearms that I know have failed in the line of duty. It is regulated to paper punching on the one way range ONLY. That just leaves the Dawn Wesson with 4 & 6 inch barrels, I'll be keeping that one as it is the most accurate.357 Mag revolver I've ever laid my hands on. Not to mention it cleans up well since the barrels come out which allows for easy maintenance from the chamber to the muzzle. So it's the most functional.357 Dinosaur I can own. Although it ain't been in a holster since I got the L-frame .44 Mag S&W model 69 for a hunting sidekick as a secondary firearm.

 

[M118LR]

I cc a 16” barrel 357. I have to walk with a limp and wear Velcro rip away pants.

I am just waiting to need it and I’m gonna pull the old line from Blazin saddles.

“Excuse me while I whip this thing out”

Got the same problem with my gun, but it only fires blanks nowadays. LOL, LOLROF. Wish I could give you multiple likes for that one Duckyou. BZ.

 

[Jester896]

Sounds like the .357 Mag is extinct even in your sidearms locker? Perhaps there are still a few folks keeping it alive in revolver/lever action carbine combos???

I would like a pair to go with my .44s