Taurus Small Frame Revolvers

[michaelfm]

My bedside protector is my 650 CIA .357 magnum snubby revolver. I know when I pull the trigger, this one will always go bang. Extremely loud bang. Don't know what it is about a .357, but I think its a really scary gun. Especially to the bad guy. Kind of like the pit bull of hand guns. Not the biggest dog on the block, but could be the meanest.

[Flyer]

I've never shot a 357 but recall a memory of my dad shooting one. I think it was a SW 357 Magnum revolver, maybe 6 inches?? I remember him loading it half regular loads and half magnums. The sound difference and the difference in his reaction from the recoil was significant enough to stand out in my mind.

I would have to agree ... definantly a noise maker!

[captainamerica]

Always been worried about the muzzle flash from my model 605 .357 mag. I've been aiming to shoot at night but can't seem to get to the sticks in an area acceptable to do it. But I suppose a .40 S/W, 9mm, or a shotgun has a significant muzzle flash too.

[Steelheart]

You might be suprised at the difference. Recently I did a function check on 2 new mags using wolf 9mm ammo at night (when I had time and a place to shoot). The flash wasn't bad. On a whim I emptied my Mod 85 as well (Rem. 158gr LHP +P) and it had noticeably more flash than the cheap 9mm. I was expecting that the cheap ammo would have had more flash than it did as adding flash inhibitors cost more money for the powder. And I expected less flash from the social ammo I had in the 38.

Steelheart

[Qwiks draw]

During the last few decades the ammo makers have been putting in flash retardents or newer powders that cause much less flash. 125 grain magnum rounds of any company usually have this in their ammo. There is also "magnum" lite loads at slightly lower velocity with this benfit. 110 grain magnum rounds generally have less flash than the 125 grain rounds. Certain salts that are non corrosive are put in with the powder. Would have to look up the chemistry on that.

[oscarswanson]

I was at the indoor range last night with my .357 mag. I stated out by shooting a couple boxes of 38's.
Most people their were shooting .22's. Men and women.
When I switched to the .357's a guy came over to see what it was and told me the lady shooting down a few lanes down jumped about three feet into the air when it went off.
I have three .357's. 2" and 3" barrels.
I must say that the taurus 617 Titanium is the most comfortable of the three.
Oscar

[oscarswanson]

just thought you may want to see it.
Oscar

[Jkwas]

I have the 605, and even though it can shoot the 357's, I prefer 38+p thank you very much. Less noise and flash and I don't have to reposition my hand after each shot. It's been a very good gun. In fact, I'll be going out in a few and it will be in my waistband

[TitaniumMan]

Here's my 851.... I'm am really growing attached to it!!!

[pgreen7436]

I must say that the taurus 617 Titanium is the most comfortable of the three.
Oscar

Here! Here!! It is my usual carry weapon in a Bianchi Black Widow. I forget it's even on and mine isn't the ultra lite. Fits well in my big hands and rides really nice on my belt.