38 +P vs. 357 MagnumThis is a discussion on 38 +P vs. 357 Magnum within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; I searched but did not find.
I am looking for a BUG and I see both of these are popular.
Any pros / cons to ...
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03-24-2008, 12:53 PM
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38 +P vs. 357 Magnum
I searched but did not find.
I am looking for a BUG and I see both of these are popular.
Any pros / cons to these?
Gracious Amigos!
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03-24-2008, 12:55 PM
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well the 38 served many many cops for tons of years and so did the 357 but the 357 does have more punch (obviously) but for a BUG 38+p should be plenty but if i buy a revolver ill get the 357 just so i can shoot both
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03-24-2008, 12:56 PM
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.38+P : Smaller guns (generally), less recoil, less chance of over-penetration
.357 : More powerful, might hold one more round, can shoot .38s, you can shoot em through car doors 
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03-24-2008, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rogerxd45
well the 38 served many many cops for tons of years and so did the 357 but the 357 does have more punch (obviously) but for a BUG 38+p should be plenty but if i buy a revolver ill get the 357 just so i can shoot both
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Thanks! 357 it is.
Any recommendations on Ultralight compared to the standard weight?
This is the extent of my revolver ownership....
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.38+P : Smaller guns (generally), less recoil, less chance of over-penetration
.357 : More powerful, might hold one more round, can shoot .38s, you can shoot em through car doors |
Thanks. Sorry. I should haveincluded that I am looking for a five shot.
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I believe the SW 340PD is .357. However, I have heard that since it is so light it feels like hitting your hand with a ball peen hammer with .357's. I would get something heavier like a Ruger SP101, not anything lightweight. I am confident in .38 spl +p so I just got a barely used SW 642.
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Originally Posted by longtalltechsan
I believe the SW 340PD is .357. However, I have heard that since it is so light it feels like hitting your hand with a ball peen hammer with .357's. I would get something heavier like a Ruger SP101, not anything lightweight. I am confident in .38 spl +p so I just got a barely used SW 642.
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Are you carrying in your pocket? I am a big person so I might be able to carry something bigger but I was worried a little about the weight. Hard hitting guns are okay as I don't mind it.
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Yes this gun is for pocket carry. I naturally assumed since you said backup you were wanting something pretty small. We all know what assuming gets you. 
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Although it's been said, I'd say go for the .357 Magnum. The fact that you have the versatility to fire .38 Special as well is like 2 guns in one.
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If you plan to shoot .357's at all get the Ruger SP101, the heavier frame will help soak up some of the recoil. I just shot a S&W .357 snubby with the 125 grain magnum loads and it wasn't pleasant at all. impressive muzzle flash though. 
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