What is the BEST Defensive Caliber for Carry?...& Why is it .357magnum?
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There is no "best round" for everything... but if there was, it would be a 357 magnum 😂
A grown ass round for a grown ass man
I’ll go with 10mm more capacity in semi auto and moon clips in a revolver which is the fasted way to reload a revolver. And around the same power factor
But it's a tremendously loud round to fire. Even YM himself went deaf after firing that round in an enclosed area without ear protection.
You right
I hear 357 makes you bleed out of your ears without muffs/plugs...
The reason I actually own any revolver is YM. Years ago I watched his analysis of revolvers and best carry guns. I bought my first revolver about 5/6 years ago. I’ve picked up a few since and carry them almost everyday. It’s my favorite platform.
YM is why I got a S&W 3" 686P. I don't carry it that often (almost always carry my trusty LCR) but it replaced my Glock 22 as my home defense handgun.
I've wanted a 686 + for a long time and finally got one in 4" It's probably the most practical weapon.
@@bertkilborne6464 , That’s one I want too. I need to save my lunch money for a little longer and we’ll see.
Yeah, Yankee knows his revolvers. 357 is a perfect round.
My grandma use to do nra competitions w revolver, grandpa grew up shooting single action .45 colt, other grandpa was mp in ww2, Uncle was head of security at nuke plant and .357 fanatic, aunt was Chicago pd, other aunt Cook County deputy. Everyone in my family is revolver fan. I'm really the only one that's into semi autos. I gave my mom, my customized Glock 23 when I joined the army. She ended up trading it for a SW model 10 lol.
That aside, I have 1911, Glock 30; but 9 out of 10 I carry my air weight. Ita hard to beat a wheel gun when it comes to safety, reliability and.....comfort. my j frame is the most comfortable firearm I've ever carried.
Per FBI statistics, the 357 is the best one shot stop round
It doesn’t matter how many rounds you have left in your gun when you’re dead is probably on of the most philosophically profound statements ever made…
The best thing about the 357 mag is its versatile . It can be loaded to handle 2 and 4 legged predators and everything in between.
My two favorite calibers are 38 special +p ..& .357 .. five or six rounds is plenty for self-defense
same here
The .357magnum is the cartridge that all other cartridges are judged by . I totally agree with your perspective , the .357mag has everything one needs for just about every situation ; power , accuracy , and proven street performance . I guess great minds think alike .....just kidding , but good video !
I love 357. I've owned three of them and carried them. I now carry a 9mm because it's a little more concealable and lighter. It's always loaded with some very hot defense rounds which I'm quite accurate with. I agree round for round, 357 is a better threat stopper.
Would u take a compact .357 mag?
@@dubinthe20s65 Of you mean a snub nose 357 then yes. But I never owned anything less than a 4 inch. Now I own nines and a 45. At some point I'll probably get another 357 and it will probably be a three inch model.
I carry a bond arms 357 mag derringer
Another advantage of 357mag is if you have recoil sensitivity you can use 38 special or like me I dont have recoil sensitivity its blast sensitivity which is why when I carry my chiappa rhino I use either standard 357mag or 38spc +p from underwood
You are right what you said
LOL...If it's .38 Spl ammo, then it's not an advantage of .357, IT'S AN ADVANTAGE of .38 Spl.
You're assuming only one attacker. More and more these days, they're coming in 4 and 5 deep.
Can't make a video against .357 personal carry. My choice in 1972 my choice 2023, 125 gr. does what it does.
You sure like loud rounds. I like the .38 spcl. It gets the job done with less recoil, and if you miss a lethal shot, you've kept your hearing for further gunplay.
I carry a 500 Magnum 👌🏾😎
My go to is always a .45 colt. But the .357 mag is awesome.
Big bore non-magnum revolvers like the 44 Special and 45 Colt were designed to knock down any size man alive today with one shot.
@@scooterbob4432 what about 45acp? In particular in US GI 1911.
@@yeayouknowitsme9839 Best man stopper if you are into semi-auto pistols. I have a 45 1911 also but I am more into old school revolvers.
At the beginning of this video, it said
"In loving memory of... 2004 - 2023
what happened to Gary?
Did I miss something 😢😂
I was wondering the same thing!!
He passed away from ild age ,but you can Google it to confirm.
Many moons ago when Glock and M&P were battling out the 9mm segment, I watched your vid about the S&W 640 as a bedside/nightstand gun. I found one at my LGS. Still have it, those other polymer guns are long gone. Keep up the good work my friend.
180 grain buffalo bore out of my ruger 6" is a real stopper!! 357 all the way!!
I love you Marshall. Also, your channel helped me decide on carrying a revolver shooting 357.
revolver = .357 magnum
semi-auto .40 s&w
This is my reason for a .357 Magnum round. The gun isn't easy to shoot or for a beginner shooter 💯. But when I first shot this calibur. My heart ❤️ dropped like a flat tire❗I couldn't put this calibur down 💯 💯. I had multiple caliber's besides the .44 Magnum. Short barrel or long barrel. I love this calibur❗I'm stalking a .357 Magnum gun, like a woman, who wouldn't give me a min to shine in her light 🕯️. It's a very dangerous calibur which turns me on like no other pistol❗If money wasn't an issue. I would buy the top 5 most expensive.357 Magnum guns on the market❗💯
I am in love with the .357 mag. Carrying and shooting it for years.
10mm for me, its very close to .357 mag in performance, but a semi auto wont utterly destroy your hearing in a crisis situation, revolver will due to the cylinder gap and all.. its a real thing
if it really hits the fan I dont think it maters if your shootign a cap gun or a 50AE you wont be hearing much either way...
A couple of shots with a .357 isn’t going to blow out your eardrums. I used to shoot somewhat regularly without ear pro and am still doing well. I was a drummer in a heavy metal band in the 80’s which did far more damage than hundreds of .357 rounds with naked ears.
Proud owner of 5 magnum revolvers i dont want another right now but I'm itching to try the 10mm.i owned 1 semiauto which was a 9mm and was completely bored with it and traded for my 5th revolver.want ing something that can shoot a little faster but powerful Iwanted to get a 45acp but kept hearing about 10mm in the last year.im not into double stacked due to being used to revolver grips and not having big mitts.but I can't get my eyes off of the sig xten.held it and was surprised by the ergonomics of the p320.dont really want it in 9mm(unless its the axg scorpion 😍 but the price😵 in this economy is a no for now, but a 10mm i really think ill like due to being close to 357 mag which is my favorite.im sure ill have one soon.just hope the ammo for it becomes more abundant. Its already alot of fun looking for 357 mag at a decent price but 9mm is everywhere.
@@chrismagnum06 you will be disappointed
@@chrismagnum06 if you want an auto loader, get the 45. Get an all steel, or HK and then you can shoot 45 ACP, 45 SMC, or 45 Super. If you want real power, get the 460 Roland kit. It can do anything any auto loader can do.
357 magnum for self defense. 40s&w for battle and 9mm for the ladies.
I've started to come around .357 Mag being slightly superior over 10mm as a outdoor gun. Further more I've been using my 686 Plus a lot more than my Ruger SR1911 in 10mm or any of my striker fired guns as a training aid using .38SPL 125gr FMJ because of that ability practice double and single action. Only other DA & SA handgun I have would be my 92 Elite LTT.
10mm main advantage is capacity in semi auto’s. In a revolver I’ll always choose 357 over 10mm
This goofy really said 10mm isn’t as effective as 357 magnum 💀💀💀
It's true though lol more stoping power
10mm and 357 Mag are extremely similar. Both have similar bullet weights and velocities. Energies between high 400's to around 800. That's pound for pound the same. It's like the old 308 vs 30-06 debate. With standard production ammo they're the same. Of course 30-06 has better case capacity bur is never really utilized because of gun safety reasons unless reloaded that way. Please quit saying 357 is more powerfull because it's not. Maybe 1 hardcast round from Buff Bore have slightly more but that's like the only one. Also remember we're talking about pistols. Of course you can get both as a pcc and will increase energies . But pound for pound 10mm is better because of capacity and the newer polymer frames guns come with goodies like optics ready, flared magwell, multi barrels you can get, and pic rails for other attachments. Those are better to have over a revolver. Of course revolvers can also have its own advantages but in all, 10mm's have much more.
I like the 357 mag., but I like the 357 sig more. I like 357 sig more because I can carry more of it.
Damn, you're making want to buy a new Ruger SP-101 ❤
Do It! I love mine
I think I remember you saying you discharged a .357 magnum round once and for some reason, you were not wearing hearing protection...Do I remember that correctly? In that video you made a big point about just how unbelievably loud it was and probably caused hearing damage. I think this is something to consider since we will most likely not be wearing hearing protection in a defensive shooting. All typical defensive cartridges are loud, but when I shoot a 357 at the range, it is noticeably louder than a 9mm, with hearing protection.
I know I am late with my response but... I used to think the same way. Then it occured to me. It won't be the gun I am holding that will be the loudest. It will be the one with the muzzle pointed in MY direction that will endanger my hearing, and I don't have a say about that one! If you want to take it a step further (as I did), look up the decibel level of an airbag lol
10mm: “Hold my beer..."
Yeah I feel pretty confident with 357mag, I was a 9mm guy with 15+1 but I feel with my sp101 I could get the job done with great 357, also like carrying my 640 snub.
I agree, everyone is different. However comma, I have read that in actual combat, it is usually the military unit with the most bullets that wins the battle. Not that yoru wrong about .357, or that yoru right for that matter. just saying.
You're absolutely right. The only reason that I carry a 4" 1911 45 is that when I had the cash to upgrade my EDC back in November 2020,my local gun shop didn't have a Ruger or S&W 357 mag revolver. The only other handgun in the store that I would carry was a Springfield RO 1911 45 with a 4" barrel and aluminum frame. There were dozens of polymer 9mms but I'd trust my swinging cock better than a plastic 9mm. I grew up when semi autos and 9mms didn't even exist in the US except for a few people that had Lugers as war trophies. We had single action revolvers in 22 lr and 357s and double action revolvers in the same calibers. If you wanted a small gun to carry in your waistband or pocket, you got a 38 snubbie. Hell, John Wesley Hardin didn't have a semi auto 9mm, he had a single action revolver probably in 44-40 because most people didn't have 45 Colts except the Army. That's why it's called the Colt Single Action Army or SAA for short. That ol dude killed 40 people in his life and there are enough surviving documents that says that's about the real number. So I don't feel underguned with six rounds of 357s or nine rounds of 45s one little bit. It helps that I've been shooting since 1973 too.
Could you be any more of a Boomer? Holy shit.
JWH was up against similarly armed people, and shot or stabbed many of them in cold blood, not gunfights. All hits were more serious in those days, as doctors and medicine weren't very good.
Modern 9mm is easily more effective than .44-40.
Polymer Handguns are a ridiculously well proven technology. I love my 357, but my glocks will keep Functioning reliably after a round count that would make my GP 100 gummy.
I do think 5-6 rounds is legitimately not enough for self defense, regardless of caliber and skill.
You are giving zero room for error in a situation you don't get to pick and won't be ideal against an unknown number of threats. It's often enough more than one threat so that's worth considering.. 5-6 rounds can be enough for a lot of scenarios, it's not useless, but needing more happens much more often than I'd be willing to consider safe to discredit.
And I don't consider reloading, especially a revolver, viable for most situations. Even with a speed loader or clip
The only time I have had to put my hand to a pistol in self defense was against 4 men.
Last day a revolver had a spot on my belt.
Good thing the S&W 686+ holds 7 rounds. :P
Reloading anything isn’t realistic in any actual civilian self defense situation.
@@Kyle-sr6jm if you had a revolver then, it must have worked as you are still here
@@Kyle-sr6jmmaybe a beretta would be a better choice
Agreed. I carry a S&W 586 Comp. Performance Center 3". Easy to conceal. Put right in my coat pocket. Holds 7 rounds. Reliable and easy to operate.
I don't no yankee if 9mm is good enough for Law enforcement then in a way that says it all because there not having any problems or issues gunning people down with that caliber I think 357 is a good beside caliber an even then it's not really necessary
A year ago I would have said it was 10mm. Now that I also have a .357 Magnum, and given the fact that factory 10mm ammo is almost always loaded to the FBI spec, when full house .357 factory ammo is comparatively commonly available, then yeah, .357 Mag is better. 10mm outperforms it, but only if loaded to the original Norma specs. Underwood, Buffalo Bore, and hand-loads are your only options for that.
10mm Sig V-Crown ammo has 624 FT-LBs of energy.
I've only recently ( last 2 years) gotten Into 357 magnums. Absolutely love my Revolvers! I shoot them more now than my Auto's. All I need to find now is a Ruger Vaquero in 357 and my collection in 357s will be complete.
Those calibers you mentioned here are soul killers 💀
Another reason why 357 is tops - because you can choose to use 38 or 38+p in the same gun, whenever you like…
357 is a good carry round especially paired with 125gr in a 3” barrel is plenty of enough to get you out of most situations
For a lot of years, the N.M. State Police carried S& W 686 .357 they have since switched to semi- automatics, most of them 1911 style .45 acp. When my brother was in the N.M.S.P. he was ranked 3rd best shot with his issue 686, I have personally seen him fire 6 rounds, & then re - load from the belt loops fire 6 more rounds of factory police duty loads in 12 seconds ! If you have never seen any body rapid fire a .357 magnum on a 3-1/2 barrel....it is a sight to see! And the stainless steel barrel of that 686 is hot enough to fry an egg on! 12 rounds in 12 seconds! and he was just the 3rd best! He also did some duty as the door gunner in the N.M.S.P Helicopter! Using a Remington 700 in .308 & a M16 .5.56Nato! But he didn't get all his shooting skills at the Police academy! Growing up we have an uncle that was on the U.S.M.C. pistol team that used S& W double action revolvers; and he was also a Marine marksman & sharpshooter- I remember once he was home on leave during deer season ( N.M. mule deer) I was nine years old at the time & got to go with him while the other brothers hunted with my dad & grandfather; I got to carry my uncles " deer rifle" a military issue M 14 7.62/ .308 I don't know how he got it off base in San Diego/ Pendleton, but I remember how small I was at 9 years old & how big & heavy an M14 is ! I guess that's why I still enjoy shooting a .308 rifle! and my S& W 686 .357 magnum!
Soft body armor? Rich Davis used to shoot himself on stage with a .357, and the bullet did not penetrate. He sold a lot of vests, and armor is even better now.
A 357 magnum, is the best man stopper of any handgun. It’s backed up by decades of actual shootings. It out performs any other caliber in actual shootings including more powerful calibers.
Yes 50 years and more than 600 shootings it's a 96% one shot stopper. Feg and Rem 125 grain hps
I’m 357 mag most days 10mm for bigger crowds just in case because 10mm is the lowest I’m willing to go. I used to carry 9 until this 10mm craze
unless you reload ammo yourself, lots of factory 10mm offerings are pretty anemic and aren't much better performance than factory 40sw
@@milesstover3724 I do but carry underwood extreme defender or 155gr xtp. Same with reloading 357 which is the first caliber i learned to do. But I’m low on primers and have a pain in my wallet at looking at what little primers are available
I mostly agree, I'm getting a little .357 to carry comfortably everyday. That being said, since I've moved next to the southern border (El Paso for a year, now I'm Cruces, which actually has even more crime), I've witnessed a lot of gang violence and a few drive-bys, and I'm thinking that there's a lot to be said for violence of action when a car full of Mexican gangsters comes rolling up on you. I'm pretty sure I'll want to be carrying a full size semi auto pistol if I get caught in the middle of that stuff. I'm actually planning on getting an AR pistol chambered in 300 blackout and carrying it in a backpack when I'm feeling especially insecure, but I'll just keep it in my van most of the time. For everyday carry, I'd rather have something little, and nothing beats a .357 Snubby when your priority is comfortable concealment with something that's competently powerful.
WHY isn't any manufacturer working on a rock solid, durable, sweet shooting semi automatic 357 mag pistol? I know this has been done before, I just don't know why this niche in the market is so underserved
Good question. I agree. The closest available option is a 10mm 1911 loaded with full power Underwood ammo.
One of my favorite combos, is my Desert Eagle MKXIX in .357mag loaded with Hornady 158gr XTP hollow points. It's just a tack driving combo with plenty of power, and 9+1 capacity. Only problem is, with my department regulations for off duty qualifications (quarterly) we cannot use magnum rounds on departmental ranges, and the off site instructor, I used to use for quals, no longer follows new protocols. I would stick with my P229(.357SIG) but it has over 50,000rnds through it, and Sig is no longer offering the P229 in .357SIG. I generally carried Speer Gold Dot 125gr hollow points, but I experimented with Buffalo Bore Barnes Tac XP which they load up to 1425fps. Due to cost I stuck with the Speer.
That brings me to my current candidate, to possibly replace my P229(.357SIG) the FNX45. I was considering going back to the P220, but with the capacity of the FNX45 being 15+1, I'm considering going that route, if this one stays reliable and I can't break it before I'm ready to make the actual switch. I'm opting for buffalo bore 160gr Barnes Tac XP at 1255fps. I consider a good carry cartridge/pistol combo to deliver at or over 500ftlbs of energy. The 160gr out of the.45 is very manageable, for follow up shots. I shot a USPSA style course with some folks and the pistol performed great, with Hornady Critical Defense 185gr, and I put another 200rnds through at the departmental range on multiple department qualification courses of fire. Both the P229(.357SIG) and FNX45 shot smoother than our departmental Glock22s with 180gr cartridges.
In a perfect world, Sig would start making my preferred pistol again, or at least do a limited run, or offer the option to have one built through their "Custom Shop" (P320 mix and match site). I would even be willing to the gouge they would put on it for being custom. It would be worth it to me, to at least two or three more, to have on standby. I should have had the foresight to do so back in 2014, when you could still get them. Hopefully the FNX survives and pans out, otherwise, I guess I'll go back to the P220, and just carry more mags?
I got a Desert Eagle in .44 Magnum myself, but loaded with Underwood Ammo 300-grain Jacketed Hollow Points, but I also have a Ruger GP100 chambered in .357 Magnum that I sometimes carry on me
I took,my CCW course,agunstpre in PSL,fl,with my 4”686.There was some classroom time,they took us to the range.Ayer,some safetyimstructiom.they assigned us shooting positions.They hung some targets,and had us take a fewshots.I shot single action,andO did pretty good.The instructor came around,and said,”now give me six shots double action
.after,I finished,the little old lady who had been shooting ext to me,went to theinstructor,in tears,and”I can’t stand the muzzle blast from that thing,he’s shooting!”The instructor reassuredjer,she could kmove to another position😅further away from me.I really love shooting that gun, so,I was a little annoyed at that
The scenarios that people use to justify high capacity like mobs, or multiple gunmen, then they dont need high capacity, they need AIR SUPPORT!
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For me it is 357 for edc and backup while bear hunting. My wife and daughter it's a petite 380.
357 is a great round. But ill stick with 13-18 rounds of 9+p.. its the rally round. handles the curves, has decent horse power, 4wd for gravely roads, and clearance for pot holes...
10mm. hand guns come in 15 rounds. I think that's a better option
The one Shot stop 357 Sig is the best round.
The Yankee Imperialist knows many things.
A snubby for pocket carry, the data suggest that a 327 federal magnum is on par with a 357 mag with 6 shots instead of 5 and lower recoil.
The only question is price and availability.
Hello. Love your videos. While I agree. I do go between 2 calibers. Model 66 with 2.75 inch barrel . My 2sd is a S&W model 629 classic 3 inch barrel 44 heavy 44 special load from cor-bon ammo. Both firearms from Smith & Wesson. Just my thing. If it has a 2-3 inch barrel. In those caliber
I love the S&W Combat Magnums.
I'm 5'5" 120lbs and carry a .357 for only the first reason. great piece
im happy with 5 shots of 357 magnum
Man I miss the Gary intro it's been a trip down memory lane the last few episodes
I carried a 7 shot 4" 357 for a couple of years but switched to a full size Sig 1911 in 10mm . it gives me a couple more rounds and I actually shoot it better then the 357 plus I think it hits a little harder then the 357
Quirky laws where I live forbid detachable magazines on rifles/carbines (only exception is .22), ARs are not an legal, only police and military use them. Best thing we can get our hands on are lever guns, lever gun + 357 packs a punch, enough to defend anyone. Add to that that you can put rails, scopes and lights on modern lever guns and you're pretty much all set. You really don't know how fortunate you all are in the US, appreciate the freedoms you have. So yes, 357 rocks.
At least he got the first three digits right - 357 Sig should have been the obvious answer.
95% of the Mag ballistics with almost twice the capacity.
Against multiple attackers you need bullet capacity,6 may not be enough.
Buy a rifle.
Just get them to line up front to back and you could take 2 or even 3 with a single shot. I'm sure they'd be cooperative.
The .357 Sig is no slouch with best 124 gr loadings!
Get a S&W Trr8 or 686+
@joshuajones335 357 is my general go to round for almost every circumstance. Reloading helps with the cost. Even "cheap" factory ammo isn't cheap anymore. Luckly, I have enough components to last me a while. But I'm dreading the time when I finally have to go by some more.
my compact 44mag I do on occasion carry in my front pocket messing in the woods, truck,car gun but I failed to state the revolvers I mainly carry is my Taurus 605 defenders in 357mag that I reload.a 2in and a 3in. even hiking, fishing, camping in known dangerous game areas I would would reload 180gr gr gas check hc -in to buffalo bores 357 mag at1302 fps/ 678 ft/ lb energy . two gun magazines tested two different 605 defenders 357mag with the buffalo bore 180gr hard cast at 1300fp in 3in barrels. buffalo bore states safe to shoot in any stell revolvers including j frame. but it would be for dangerous game only. in limited amounts for practice. buffalo bore also sells a 158gr jhp that's 1398 fps/686 ft,lb energy power out of 3in barrel . these should out of a 3in barrel take care of most anything my compact 44mag will in the lower 48 states. many people can't handle the brutal recoil these buffalo bore 357 heavy loads generat . I so greatly appreciate and enjoyed the video. Papa wishing you well 😊
10mm is equivalent, if not slightly more potent than .357mag. So, the question is really revolver or autoloader.
I tend to carry a 2-3/4 model 19 most of the time(I can drop it in front pants pocket) although I may carry a 3 inch model 29 or 2 inch model 60 , depends on my mood and clothing .
I use underwood 185 grain .45 +p ammo 1200 fps and 592 ft lb of energy from the muzzle it’s quite powerful but does not have a lotta kick and I get 8+1 with standard mags or 10+1 with Wilson combat extended mags I get great power but also decent capacity it’s a best of both worlds in my opinion and actually has little kickback from my 1911a1 commander
PERFECT EDC ammo. I'll check some out.
@@joeyoung3319 Underwood makes the hottest self defense ammo I’ve seen on the market
I've thought about carrying my Ruger Alaskan .454 but hadn't seriously considered it because of the weight. But now that you mention it I think I'm gonna order a new holster for it. My reasoning is similar, I don't want to have to use it, but if I have to, I don't want to have to shoot it more than once or twice. A solid hit with a .454 should deter anything in N. America. I may be wrong but it seems easier to justify firing 1 - 6 rounds of .454 vs. 20 rounds of 9 mm. If I have to shoot I don't want my target continuing to attack me. It seems to me that at most the only reminder you want of your attacker in the courtroom is his picture, you don't want his drooling, colostomy bag wearing ass in a wheelchair while his momma cries big old crocodile tears and tells the judge and jury what a good boy he is/was.
Jesus Christ... do you get bullied by grizzly bears on Friday nights out at the bar?
@@oblivionpro69 😂😂😂
I like a little bit of both i carry a 1911a1 commander size with underwood 185 grain +p gives me 1200 fps and 592 ft lb of energy and I get 8+1 shots with a standard mag and 10+1 with Wilson combat extended mags so I get good capacity in case of multiple attackers but also good power so I am sure to drop an attacker with few well placed shots or best case scenario a 1 shot stop I mean ik .45 +p is no .454 or anything but 592 ft lb is no joke
.454 casull will not just kill a man it’ll absolutely destroy a man and anything 50m behind him but hey no shame in ur game just be careful cause just as much as you don’t want momma with the crocodile tears you wouldn’t wanna hit someone else after killing said assailant
@@dariodicarlo8745see the advantages with 454 you can hit the bad guy and hit the Crocodile tears moma too while you at it.
It’s funny, guys are strange like this . We always return to our “ home base “ I remember a few years ago the yanker said that wheel guns were a young man’s game and then he jumbled around through multiple different semi autos including the .45 aarp. The more things change the more they stay the same. .357 mag and the yankee Marshall, just meant to be.
Glock 19 took out mall shooter 40yards.
Don’t disagree with you. However, I will say that nobody ever wished for fewer bullets in a gunfight.
Btw I love the bloopers. Shout out from Tacoma WA
He's at it again!! We all know the best caliber is the one you can freaking hit the target with consistently. If you can't hit, it ain't.....important.
Good self defense round.... you will not walk away from a 357 center mass....a good hunting round also for deer, hog, bear, within 150 yards..
After a defense shooting with .454...
"Sir, not only did you destroy the perpetrator, but you killed 8 other bystanders, destroyed that Burger King drive thru, knocked over several trees and punched a hole in that trash truck. You're under arrest..."
🤣🤣🤣🤣
The coonan 1911 in 357 is easier to conceal than a revolver. Still the hearing issue, need ear muffs at bedside for home defense.
6’5 250 I’m over here fanning 357 mag
357 magnum key word just has to be Versatility. 110 - 125 JHPs rounds for PSD, the heavier bullets, from the rifle, 130 - 180 grain ,for putting food on the table. My rifle is a 22 inch long barrel single shot break action 357 magnum with a 3x9x40 scope on top.
Rifle and Handgun using the same ammo, or if you are a reloader load for the rifle very hotly loaded and higher pressures and for the revolver, just lighter loading, target loads, and something kinda hot for EDC, the Remington 125 JHP would work in that situation.
Home Defence, due the possibility of a passthru, at home I use the 148 grain Full Wadcutter, almost a very light target loading.
454 for self defense is RIDICULOUS
I carry a 500 Magnum 👌🏾😎
For more than 50 the 357 is a 96% stopper in more than 600 shootings.
10 mm has replaced the 357.
I bought 180 grain buffalo bore rounds for my chiappa rhyno 1500 fps
Everyone knows best defensive round is .327 federal
I love the 150gn Underwood 40S&W round. 1300fps and 550+ ft. Lbs of energy. With my FNX 40 it's like having 15 rnds of 357 mag in a great concealable package.
.40 is just fine.
@@phillipmargrave Exactly my brother.
RIP Gary, you will be sorely missed by your many fans.
my comment is well though out from reloading, testing, hunting a long life time. my first choice is a compact 44 mag 2-2 1/2- 3in barrel.my Taurus tracker 44mag considered a compact about the exact size of smith and wesson model 10 hb. 38special. my self defense/hunting reloads is 180gr xtp 1350 fps with devastating damage on deer sized game .even great expansion at 1000 fps. massive damage. I'm not to concerned about pass through as most energy power dumped in vital area. with the trama done to actual live deer I 100 percent belive a a human larger than me and I'm 5,10.- 267lbs wouldn't walk away from from it. and in our nc foothills and mountains if fishing, hiking, camping I would load 255- 280 gr hard cast, gac check 1050to1100 fps and it will take care of our black bears and wild hogs if necessary. papa wishing yall well 😊
My caliber requirement is simple. It needs to be able to penetration at least 14inches in ballistic gelatin. Thats really it.
Once a preferred/ideal carry method is determined the actual firearm and caliber combination centers around platform reliability, ease of follow up shots and capacity. In that order.
I love 357 magnum. I agree, shot placement goes before everything. But when it comes to new shooters and adrenaline. They'll probs miss a few rounds, especially if the firearm has more "power"/recoil. So theres a balance between power and capacity.
100% agree. More power is better. People shot by cops with AR15s usually drop. Hot 357 Sig is comparable to standard 357 magnum and the guns are easier to carry. That being said, if your carrying a 454 Casull carry comfort is probably not a factor you consider... I'll be converting a FN FNX to 460 Rowland for daily carry. 15 +1 of 1000 fpe. If they made a 50BMG that fit down the front of my pants that held 15 rounds and didn't kick that's what I would carry.
Like before watching because you are the man regardless lol
Mmmm, like both 357 mag and 10mm however 357 sig is a round I would grab everyday to protect my life.
357 is powerful enough for most situations, however, if you want a revolver as an investment as well as a training and function tool, forget the investment. Every 10,000 rounds your looking at a rebuild or a new gun. The load beats a handgun apart.
.357 Mag is my favorite revolver caliber and .40S&W is my favorite semi auto caliber for the same reason...
I already chose 1. Glock 31 gen 4 .357 sig.
.357 mag is good powerful but is to havy for me.
You say you carry a 454 in an emergency situation you won't have hearing protection on that would blow your eardrums
Power, Placement and Performance is a good formula for law abiding citizens. 👍
I love your bloopers....hug YM😊
Because if your attacked and use your fire arm the criminal still gets a small win by damaging your eardrums on his way out 🎉
Another important thing to remember is that it has a smoke trail better than a Cohiba.
Each round is a potential lawsuit.
10mm 135gr for this day and age of multiple attackers playing the knockout game.
Good presentation ❤