Short barrel = short power?

[Simple Ed]

Carry what you can hit quickly with. Nothing else really matters. If you can't hit with it then it doesn't matter if it's going the speed of light it will not help you.

Thanks for keeping me grounded. I was letting testosterone get in the way!

 

[357 Terms]

The only problem with Ballistics by the Inch is that they incorporate the OAL length of the cartridge into the barrell length.

For example their data for a 4in barrell (in 357 magnum) is actually only 2.41 inches. The 2in barrell data in 357 is actually only .51 inches!!!

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=278

This is a good refernce of what a "real" 357 can do, with data from real 357's.

 

[Simple Ed]

The only problem with Ballistics by the Inch is that they incorporate the OAL length of the cartridge into the barrell length.

For example their data for a 4in barrell (in 357 magnum) is actually only 2.41 inches. The 2in barrell data in 357 is actually only .51 inches!!!

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=278

This is a good refernce of what a "real" 357 can do, with data from real 357's.

I find it fascinating that there are such niches in this hobby for this kind of precision and accuracy. AND that it would even MATTER. I look forward to having conversations in the future about guns that are so elevated that physicians feel they're left out of something.

 

[Mgderf]

The only problem with Ballistics by the Inch is that they incorporate the OAL length of the cartridge into the barrell length.

For example their data for a 4in barrell (in 357 magnum) is actually only 2.41 inches. The 2in barrell data in 357 is actually only .51 inches!!!

https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=278

This is a good refernce of what a "real" 357 can do, with data from real 357's.

I see Barnes advertises do NOT use these rounds in light-weight alloy frame or cylinder revolvers. "feel free to use it in any all-steel revolvers."

O.K., I get what they are saying but I still have a question about this.
I have a total titanium .357mag snubbie. I was always under the impression that titanium was harder/stronger than steel.
Would I be o.k. in the titanium, or am I mistaken about it's strength?

 

[traderdan]

I am not an expert..but I believe that your titanium snubby will handle any of these loads.

 

[traderdan]

Model 360PD Airlite Sc™ Chief’s Special: – A scandium-alloy frame and titanium cylinder make this the lightest and strongest .357 Magnum revolver ever made with an empty weight of just 12 oz. Configured in a Chief’s Special style with an exposed hammer, it can be shot in single-action or double-action modes. Red ramp front sight, fixed rear sight. Black rubber grips. Shoots both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition. Five-shot capacity. Black and blue finish.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

It's not a "can the gun handle it" issue with magnum loads...

It's "can the remaining ammo in the cylinder handle it in such a light firearm". The reason - bullets unseating under the harsh recoil. Then you pull the trigger again and a bullet binds the cylinder up and now you've got a rather expensive paperweight.

 

[Simple Ed]

Model 360PD Airlite Sc™ Chief’s Special: – A scandium-alloy frame and titanium cylinder make this the lightest and strongest .357 Magnum revolver ever made with an empty weight of just 12 oz. Configured in a Chief’s Special style with an exposed hammer, it can be shot in single-action or double-action modes. Red ramp front sight, fixed rear sight. Black rubber grips. Shoots both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition. Five-shot capacity. Black and blue finish.

Ha ha....at 12 ounces I can see me shooting once then having to turn around and find where it landed!

 

[357 Terms]

Would I be o.k. in the titanium, or am I mistaken about it's strength?

Your gun is fine, under recoil your ammo is susceptable to "crimp jump", your bullet will loosen from the case and bind up the cylinder. Lightweight revolvers act different during recoil with magnum rounds, its tougher on everything, you, the gun and the ammo.

 

[357 Terms]

Would I be o.k. in the titanium, or am I mistaken about it's strength?

Your gun is fine, under recoil your ammo is susceptable to "crimp jump", your (remaining)bullets will loosen from the case and bind up the cylinder. Lightweight revolvers act different during recoil with magnum rounds, its tougher on everything, you, the gun and the ammo.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

.......For they intend'd purpose.......in the gut......or up under you ribcage,an' BANG,BANG,BANG,BANG.....(ya git'a drift,don'cha?....).......or in the ear canal......velocity don' mean squat.......