Yeah…that’s not how it works lol. 2 rounds of .357 =/= 10 rounds of 9mm
But if it does, that all = 1 round of 10mm so just get a single shot of 10mm and you’ll be golden
Pistols are pistols, handgun rounds are handgun rounds, they poke holes in people, in order to effect a physiological stop, it’s about where the hole is (shot placement), if the hole is deep enough (penetration), an then everything else is relatively minor including if one hole is just a little bit more diameter than the other.
All of the ‘service caliber’ cartridges are substantially similar terminal performance in reality, with proper ammunition. 9, .40, .45, .38, .357. The Big 5. You can generally add some more niche things to that list too like other .45, other .357, 10mm, etc.
That one is a bit of a push, I know. Getting past all the way into the weeds ballistics, barrel lengths, which loads, energy vs gel tests vs etc etc, I’d say they are “about equal” except the 10mm has capacity on its side and the .357 has a wider array of power levels (including all the .38spl’s) and bullet types (no feed ramp concerns) just due to revolver vs semi
Shot placement matters most. Especially when talking about pistol calibers.
You need rifle velocities to start creating permanent wound cavities that are significantly larger than the diameter of the bullet. The difference between a .357 and 9mm is not going to be that significant. In fact if you use the wrong .357 bullet it may not expand at all and pass right through causing less damage than a well designed 9mm SD bullet.
I would guess that a well designed .357 from a full size revolver probably has less than a 30% increase in wounding potential over a well designed 9mm round. From a shorter barrel revolver you are going to loose more velocity from the .357 and get even less of an advantage.
What do you think of finger grooved/combat grips? Do they help a lot with holding the hand and fingers in placed, such as with higher caliber, say .357?
Though my hands stick to the rubber grips better, and it absorbs the physical shock better, I feel the grip material tends to stick a little bit onto my shirt/clothes, so I tend not to use rubber grips. IDK.
Grips with finger grooves usually don’t fit me. I usually have my third and fourth finger jammed up close to each other and it doesn’t work well with most finger groove grips I’ve tried. They may or may not work for others. However, I have kind of lankey hands/fingers so it might just be me.
I will mention that the Lyman/Pachmayr grips are a harder rubber that don’t stick to clothes as much as the Hogue alternatives.
My LCR came with Hogue® Tamer Monogrip® right out of the box. The back strap is pretty soft. The grip itself feels/fits pretty good but after about 25-30 rounds it just isn’t comfortable any more. It starts hurting between my thumb and index finger. I suppose there are other softer back straps available but for what I use it for, the set up is fine.
I have 4 revolvers. A Taurus 38 special w/2" barrel, a S&W 7 shot 357mag w/4" barrel, Taurus 357mag w/4" barrel & a Ruger Super Redhawk 44mag w/ 7" barrel. I don’t carry them simply because it’s more difficult for me to get my sights back on target & the double action trigger pull is twice as much as my semiautomatics. I do agree with everything you said. If you’re comfortable with the double action, by all means carry the 357mag. It’s the superior round.
Thats a beautiful gun and one that will bring you years of shooting fun and protection. I carry a J frame S&W daily, 100% of the time I’m awake. I’d feel naked without it. People can debate the pros and cons of revolver vs autoloader all day long, and each side has legitimate arguments, but its most important that you carry what you like and are comfortable with. There are different situations where having either digferent type gun is an advantage (multiple threats approaching vs a surprise close in physical attack by a single assailant comes to mind) but in the end, being armed with something powerful and reliable puts your odds way better than without. I do have an autoader that I’m a little faster with, and a little more accurate, and sometimes I’ll carry it if i feel like there’s some unusual risk where im going, but usually I feel plenty well protected with my “five for sure” in my pocket holster.
People have mentioned the need to practice a lot and get used to the double action trigger. All true, and what a great problem to have! An excuse to go shooting
Beautiful piece of hardware. I have a couple revolvers but they are far too large to carry. Nothing wrong with your choice if that’s what you’re comfortable with. What what is best is so subjective! Carry what you believe in, are comfortable with, and most importantly can put rounds on target with. I know some older folks that could not manage more than the recoil of a 22 long rifle! If that’s all they can handle it’s better than throwing rocks and pointed stick.
Believe me, when I hear the 22 is only going to piss someone off, I think to myself, don’t you stand in front of them and volunteer to be pissed off! Myself I carry and 9 mm or 45.
Find yourself a competent gunsmith and he or she can lighten the trigger. I’ve had all my revolvers modified that way, really makes a difference. BTW, my wife initially trained on a model 19 in 4". Now she carries a 6 shot Taurus 3".
I have a SW 19 carry comp and I do like the gun. I’ve changed my hammer to an Apex tactical DAO and reduced the trigger pull with polish, springs and strain screw adjustments. I’ve always fired DAO so it was a no brained for me. I’m partial to the rubber grips vs the wood grips though. I carried a revolver about half of my police career and I never felt under gunned. I admit though I’ve been carrying an LCP max for the last few months. I’m not a 380 fan but it’s light and comfortable. Good luck with your Mdl 19👍🏻
What kind of revolver ammo “loading device (speed loader)” do you prefer?
I tried a few different ones:
Metal Cylinder shape, on the hip
Speed strips
Speed strips but plastic capped/encased to keep the rounds clean
Or just loose but in a case of some sort?
Other unique carry, method?
l got a nice little flat leather pouch, that easily holds two speed strips, and a small dessicant bag; Easily fits in my pocket. The larger the caliber, the fewer rounds.
Been “wheel” rigging it this week. Like the simplicity, beauty, but I vary.
That’s nice speed strip, of course, and it’s in the shape of that exact cylinder, seems faster.
I’ve seen some models with a cover that goes over the strip, clear - see thru, and soft/pliable, for those who want to keep the cartridges covered; I forget where I found them, was for a firearm I used to have.
