I love 357mag do you?

[Grayfox54]

The .357 is the jack of all trades as far as handguns are concerned. It can be loaded with anything from light .38 wadcutters up to serious big boomers. There is simply no task a handgun could be asked to do that a suitably loaded .357 can't handle. Some of the finest revolvers ever made have been chambered in this "do-it-all" caliber. The S&W Model 27 is and always has been the flagship of the company's line. Even the much vaunted .44 Magnums were never built to the quality and standards of the Model 27.  Every serious gun owner should have at least one .357 and I have quite a few. 

But after having said all that, the truth of the matter is than the vast majority of my shooting .357 caliber guns is done with .38 specials. I've reached the age and stage in my shooting life that loud noise and power just for the sake of it is more of a bother than a thrill. But its comforting to know that if I need that power,  its there. 

[gl19gobang]

I only have one .357, and I do love it. Ruger security six, blued 6" barrel. I bought it new when I turned 21 and the only second owner will be after I'm dead.

 

Edited August 3, 2016 by gl19gobang

[ttocswob]

Ruger LCR, Dan Wesson 15-2V6, Handi Rifle 18" TALO Trapper, Rossi 92 16" stainless.

All fun to shoot, but I probably shoot the H&R most.

[xsubsailor]

 I like them in my SP101 but not overly fond of them out of the American Derringer (especially factory loads) 

[Patton]

40 minutes ago, xsubsailor said:

 I like them in my SP101 but not overly fond of them out of the American Derringer (especially factory loads) 

I don't think they are all that bad out of a derringer. Let me know if you want to try my 45 win mag American Derringer. 

[xsubsailor]

8 minutes ago, Patton said:

I don't think they are all that bad out of a derringer. Let me know if you want to try my 45 win mag American Derringer. 

 

8 minutes ago, Patton said:

I don't think they are all that bad out of a derringer. Let me know if you want to try my 45 win mag American Derringer. 

I'll pass, thank you very much.   I had a relative that had one in 45-70 that he tried to talk me into shooting, I passed on that one too. 

[A.J. Holst]

Reminds me I need a .357 lever gun to go with my pair of SP101s 

[kieefer]

Edited August 5, 2016 by kieefer

[sybo]

LOTS of fine Pistolas showin up on this thread!! Great versatile round, I agree, EVERYONE should have at least one in their stable!

[Grand Torino]

I have a couple......nearly ashamed to post here since I saw all the ones that madman has....

[crossfire]

S&W 386 SC/S

[tacops]

I have had several .357 wheel guns over the years, but my 4 inch 686 and .357 Marlin Carbine have a forever home here.  I am currently looking for a .357 single action just for back yard fun.  I should have never sold my brace of Vaqueros.

[Dane]

I only have one... a Ruger Police Six my dad bought new. Love that gun. It will be one of my son's one day.
Would like to add a lcr though.

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[VERO1]

I used to have a 6" stainless GP100 that I had spent many hours polishing internally and externally.   I let my daughter try it at the Range one day, now it is hers.  I miss that gun...

[FortKnox]

I have two, a LCR and a sp101 hammerless 2.25 inch

[Patton]

23 hours ago, crossfire said:

S&W 386 SC/S

I have always wanted a Night Guard.

[Smith]

I only have one Rossi M92 and a Rossi 85 .38 spl. But I love the idea of the versatile .357 platform. I want another lever action.
Here's my favorite! My dad engraved it and I've since added custom walnut hg and stock. Did a trigger/action job on it. Smooth as butter!

[hipower]

That's an awful pun!!!

But a sweet rifle. I have it in stainless steel.

Edited August 7, 2016 by hipower

[suspiciousmind]

This whole thread is making me mad. I'm missing a good .357 in my collection. I need one. Must have one. Ugh.

[Glenn]

A 686 stainless snubby with a really sweet trigger. A single action Ruger 3 screw and a 10" contender. Used to have a 357 Desert Eagle that was a blast to shoot but useless as tits on a boar hog. Sold it to finance my first ar-15

[Ronald_55]

On 8/1/2016 at 11:00 PM, gr8smiles said:

Ok, I'll play....

Smith and Wesson pre-27s

SW 27-2

More 27-2s

1965 Colt Python

1963 Colt Python

Colt Lawmen in e-nickel

Consecutive Serial Numbered SW 27-2s with presentation box, and all other goodies including original shipping boxes

gr8smiles I am not ashamed to say that I would do some pretty self degrading things to get in your will if these were involved. Lol

[et45]

I want the new 8 shot snubby Ruger Redhawk in 357.

[gary_boom]

I have an IMI Timber Wolf pump that is a lot of fun to shoot. I didn't shoot it a lot because I was afraid it would tear up but I am going to start shooting it more. I am sure it will outlast me.

[mxer]

I have several, but "love" is a bit strong for firearms or calibers. (To each his/her own.)

No pix, but:

1980s 686 6"

1980s Blackhawk 6.5" blue

GP100 4" blue

 

[frankmako]

s&w model 19 that i pickup from ace hardware in 73 when i came home from overseas and my marlin 1894 lever gun.  

Edited December 21, 2016 by frankmako