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.357 Magnum

357 Magnum
.357 Magnum ammunition
Name.357 Magnum
Caption.357 Magnum ammunition
OriginUnited States
TypeHandgun/Carbine
DesignerElmer Keith and Phillip B. Sharpe
Design Date1934
Parent.38 Special
Case TypeRimmed, straight
Bullet.357
Neck.379
Base.379
Rim Dia.440
Rim Thick.060
Case Length1.29
Length1.59
PrimerSmall pistol, magnum
Max Pressure44000
Bw1125
Btype1Bonded Defense JHP
Vel11600
En1710
Bw2130
Btype2JHP
Vel21410
En2574
Bw3158
Btype3Buffalo Bore Heavy
Vel31485
En3774
Bw4180
Btype4WFNGC Hard Cast
Vel41300
En4676
Bw5200
Btype5WFNGC Hard Cast
Vel51200
En5640
Test Barrel Length4 in (102 mm) (vented)
BalsrcFederal, DoubleTap Ammunition

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The .357 S&W Magnum, or simply .357 Magnum, is a revolver cartridge created by Elmer Keith, Phillip B. Sharpe, Colonel D. B. Wesson of firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson, and Winchester. It is based upon Smith & Wesson's earlier .38 Special cartridge. The .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1934, and its use has since become widespread. This cartridge started the "Magnum" era of handgun ammunition. This cartridge has sufficient energy to produce hydrostatic shock (remote wounding effects) in living targets, which probably contributes to its positive reputation for stopping power.

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I guess you can say this is the second part of my viral video that's received million upon millions of views around the Internet "Condom Rocket Gone Wrong". It was a total surprise to me to see it get those kinds of views. Last time I added them all up, with all the copies on many different sites it got about 20 million views. But now days I play with bigger more powerful toys! Like the 357 magnum! So here we go.... Condom Rocket Gone Wong Part Two! Or also known as Condom Bomb Gone Wrong!
3.48 min. | 3.36 user rating		 The Sturm, Ruger security six 357 magnum double action revolver. www.ruger-firearms.com www.chuckhawks.com
1.68 min. | 4.53 user rating		 Shooting with mah dad.
1.23 min. | 4.01 user rating		 Me firing my 357 on rampart range in colorado springs colorado. that's pikes peak in the background.
0.22 min. | 4.09 user rating		 BANG!
0.63 min. | 3.80 user rating
6 shots whith the KWC python 6 inch airsoft gun. A lot of people says that the kwc airsfot gun are just bad. Well, maybe it's true, but their revolvers are good. Maybe a bit light but very cool. You can even spin with it ^^
0.23 min. | 4.60 user rating		 If you can manage the recoil, you will love it. Weighing only 11.4 oz with its titanium cylinder and scandium frame, the little S&W Model 360 M&P is a joy to carry on a daily basis. Both officers and civilian "sheepdogs" give glowing reports on how comfortable the gun is to tote around. In my "Mobility vs Firepower" philosophy vids (www.youtube.com the 360 personifies the option of Mobility and the attendant security of always having something to answer a lethal force encounter. But as with all lightweight full-size caliber guns, there are several pricetags for this portability and comfort in carry. First off, it's downright expensive... about double the price of similar lightweight revolvers like Taurus offerings. Secondly, its recoil is stout especially with .357 Magnum or .38 Special +P loads. Get ready to man up shooting this gun... it is not pleasant. But with some practice and good technique it is manageable and this is a gun designed for carry and not plinking. Thirdly, this little revolver has very limited firepower at just five rounds. Just about every semi-auto option will beat that and they will offer greater slimness in carry (as shown). You'll have to take some speed loaders with you and even then you better make your shots count. Understand these limitations, train for them, and you find the 360 to be an outstanding backup piece or primary lightweight carry option. With its super quality fit and finish, high viz fiber optic sights (on this model, Tritium dot <b>...</b>
20.82 min. | 4.83 user rating		 dimostrazione revolver
2.42 min. | 4.42 user rating		 Shooting a brick and then a cinder block with a Smith & Wesson Model 681 revolver in .357 Magnum
0.52 min. | 4.87 user rating		 The barrel of a gun ranges's rental Taurus stainless steel 357 magnum blew clean off after we fired about 20 rounds through it. I happened to be taking video at the time. The guy shooting had some slightly burned and battered fingers but was otherwise fine. Ammo was factory Magtech bought at the range, and the only other ammo we had with us was 22LR
1.28 min. | 4.69 user rating

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RI trooper's stolen gun recovered - Boston Globe Tweet this news
Boston Globe--David Neill says the .-357 Magnum- and all 13 rounds it contained have been recovered. The suspects, whose names were not released, will be referred to Family ... - Date : Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:27:30 GMT+00:00
Review: 'Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer' - Stark Insider Tweet this news
Stark Insider--He then frantically grabbed a large manilla envelope, pulling out a menacing .-357 Magnum-. “No one saw it coming. And I mean no one. ... - Date : Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:28:29 GMT+00:00
Flankers gives up guns - Jamaica Gleaner Tweet this news
Jamaica Gleaner--Corporal Ryan Malcolm of the Constabulary Communication Network shows off the .-357 Magnum- and the Intratech submachine guns that were handed over to the ... - Date : Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:18:02 GMT+00:00
Police briefs: Man, 81, arrested on pot charges - Monterey County Herald Tweet this news
Monterey County Herald--Police said more than two pounds of marijuana, a scale, packaging material, $744 and a loaded .-357 magnum- were found after a search warrant was issued for ... - Date : Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:45:00 GMT+00:00
RI Police Digest: 2 charged with stealing 11 tons of scrap metal in Rehoboth - Providence Journal Tweet this news
Providence Journal--The officer emerged to find that his state police car had been broken into and his -357---Magnum- was missing. “We will be looking at rules and regulations and ... - Date : Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:31:54 GMT+00:00

Manufacturer Load Mass (grains) Velocity (ft/s) Energy (ft•lbf) Expansion (inches) Penetration (inches) BPW (psi) PC (in3) TSC (in3) OSS AIT (sec)
American Quik-Shok JHP 125 1409 551 fragment 9.0 1169 2.7 47.5 88.6% 6.4
Double Tap Gold Dot JHP 125 1600 711 0.69 12.75 1064 4.8 69.3 (est) 91.3% 6.7
Federal Classic JHP 125 1450 584 0.65 12.0 1487 4.0 79.8 95.8% 5.7
Remington Golden Saber JHP 125 1220 413 0.60 13.0 607 3.7 30.4 81.7% 8.9
Remington Semiwadcutter 158 1235 535 0.36 27.5 372 2.8 12.9 67.6% 11.4
Winchester Silvertip JHP 145 1290 536 0.65 14.3 716 4.7 33.7 84.5% 8.2



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