My friend was shot in the stomach with a .25acp FMJ it almost killed him .. he fought for his life in ICU finally was able to turn around...he wears a colostomy bag now and the bullet is settled right by his spine..it was too risky to remove it ..for fear of paralysis..
The .357 magnum is, to me, the pistol caliber equivalent of the .30-'06. It will do everything you can reasonably expect from a handgun, the recoil is manageable for most people, with practice, and it's extremely versatile.
I'd sooner trust a revolver .357 over semiautomatic. I get it, 7 rounds vs 15, but I always qualified perfect with my wheel gun vs my backup piece. I guess I'm just old school.
I have bought, sold, and had access to numerous firearms and calibers. However, the first handgun I ever bought (1976), is still with me and will never be sold or traded. The Ruger Security Six .357 mag. w/4" barrel. Accurate, dependable, and powerful.
When I was a kid my mother carried the speed six in stainless and my step dad carried a security six. Both were grey guns. As a kid that recoil was a bad. As I got older and stronger I adjusted to it. I would love to get the security six as a camp gun
Didn't fluff it out to 18++++ minutes like the other guys either. WE DON'T NEED TO SEE 3 MINUTES OF CAR FOOTAGE DRIVING TO THE RANGE, PLAYING STUPID MUSIC.
Yes and no. Sometimes when I go on TH-cam, I just want to watch something that’s just entertaining (over the top personality included). Other times I’m interested in seeing something technical. If there’s just one without the other, it’s gonna get stale.
Placement is correct. There are places on a cinder block that are stronger than other areas of the blocks structure. Hitting the block at the very ends and the very center are the stronger spots of a block. In the center of either cavity is the weakest point of the blocks wall. So for a good test the shots need to be fired at the same location for at least the first shot to get an accurate example of comparative power. I think this video shows that well. He also shoots well.
That first hole from the 357 was ungodly. That was “instant” neutralization of a threat. Only thing is being able to aim and accurately place on target/threat under duress/stress/adrenaline
I just appreciate the gentleman’s manners. I also enjoyed watching him shoot! Any of these rounds would mess with someone’s day, for sure. I knew there was a reason I always liked my Model 66 S&W .357.
He shot the first two and the fourth shot in the same exact spot though for 9mm, lol, and the third one was low. For the .40 he shot in different spots for the first 2, and high on the third one, and then where the effect would be greatest on the 4th one. Honestly subtract 2 shots minimum for 9mm because the 2nd and 4th shot went right into the exact same hole as the first one.
@AL yes it is.. and if you conceal you will not find anything concealable with the power of the 9mm .. unless you carry a bag pack with a mini uzzi or a Draco ... I’m stuck with 9mm I don’t see the benefit of the 40 and higher besides they don’t make concealable compact firearms in any other caliber as they do on the 9mm.. remember also the key is to practice practice practice on whatever caliber you will carry or use as your defense...
@AL 9mm is an effective round for self defense. Getting shot by anything is pretty demoralizing and that’s if they live after being shot. Shoot to stop the threat, not to kill.
@@darrenbishop4327 I don't know, many people have lived after being shot with 9mm. Personally I prefer throwing bigger rocks than throwing pebbles. LOL
@@jacktheshark7440 Short, humble and efficient. I like it. Ps : I'm french and here we have the GIGN (think SEALS, SAS, DELTA...). They have create this team in 1974. They chose Manurhin revolvers in 357. In an hostage situation, their philosophy was : one shot fired in the shoulder, the bad guy is down but alive and can be put in jail. Now with terrorism of course they use Glocks or Sigs but they still have the 357 for backup.
Really good shooting, nice example of shot placement and impact of different rounds , cool how each round progressively took less in accordance with known ballistic performance
I guess I'll need a new .357 magnum revolver. You never know when an angry concrete block is going to attack you, and you need protection to match the threat. Thanks for sharing.
Remember folks, current .357 mag is loaded about 200fps slower than the .357’s of thirty years ago. This was done when manufacturers began chambering small J-frame sized pistols in .357. Frames couldn’t take it, so the loadings were quietly reduced behind the scenes. Gotta get custom ammo to get those old 1500fps velocities.
Amigos... El .357 hizo historia. Un calibre versatil, preciso, poderoso y contundente. Uso los 3 y son calibres dignos en toda circunstancia. Lo importante es poner el tiro donde haga el daño necesario para finalizar la acción. Desde Bs. As. un abrazo para todos...😉
Yo tengo un 357 para cacería y tenerlo por las dudas en el campo para los zorros, algún tatú para comer mulita , carpincho en el monte, jabalí ciervo , venado, liebre saludos desde Uruguay
For what? We have vids of a .357 shooting in a closed room where the muzzle blast burst the eardrums of the shooter. Get real. The 40 S&W is a far superior round for a gunfight where you have to come up on armed attackers and walk away. The shot victims complained of the extreme pain they were in if they lived through the 90+ % one shot kills. And they never needed double tap until 9mm became the standard. And my forty holds more than twice the rounds of 357. And reloads faster unless you are Jerry Michulek.And please don't forget, the 165 grain 40 has the best wound channel of the other big two including the 45acp. If I need to shoot at longer ranges I will use my 10mm auto revolver.
357 hands down best hand gun round however it's not practical in all scenarios great for large game side arm and downing a single assailant but in a multi attacker the recoil time to effectively aim I'll go with a 9mm all day there's all kinds of thing to say about rounds and guns but you can't argue 3 things 357 best hand gun load ever 308 best rifle load and the Beretta 92 is still relevant in design best semi hand gun ever designed not the most ergonomic or weight conscious but design wise still relevant
To the point and almost none of the typical boring blather. This is exactly what gun videos should be. Thank you Mr Jack the shark! You have a new subscriber
@@Johnnie-s5 Never had one single issue with a Revolver in 35 years ...... semi automatics... almost every issue usually due to carbon fouling or bent extractor. Revolvers are 99.5% more reliable.
@@YO_HO_2EASY Well, I know they are cheap, and neither are Glock, Sig, Smith, but seriously, I never had a bad incident with any of those guns, my be other people could have some issues, but not me.
Very impressed by all but as I thought, the 357 annihilated within three rounds. Where as the 9mm and 40sw took 5-6 rounds to do the same damage. By shot three on 357, the concrete was almost leveled. Ton of power.
Great demo. Because I'm not concerned about concrete blocks entering my home, I use 124gr JHP instead of the FMJ. With the JHP I'm less worried about the round passing through the perpetrator and hitting an innocent person and it creates a wicked wound cavity
9mm does have the ability to overpen, even with hollow points at that close range. It's one of the reasons I chose the. 40. They have about the same ballistics but the .40 has more stopping power.
@@MI2APatriot most of the time, a handgun bullet isn't going to be very effective if it passes through a human and hits another. If someone is stupid enough to stand directly behind the bad guy..
@@jackhammer0101 then you should go buy one (while you still can) You ever wonder why cops have to shoot some asshole 27 times? One round from my .357 anywhere in your torso and your ass is going down, no matter how high you are. I'm not saying that my S&W is a better gun, I'm saying it's the best gun for my needs.
If I lived in the state's my CCW would be a .357 revolver. Seems like it has top tier knockdown power and would have to take each shot carefully as not to expend ammo capacity. Feel this would make you calmer in such a scenario (slow is fast) as well as making sure each shot fired can be justified in court which would also limit potential stray rounds hitting innocent bystanders.
I own many revolvers, and many semi auto pistols. I, personally, prefer a revolver ONLY as an offensive situation, hunting round for big or dangerous game. The 357 is a great all around caliber. I own a 357, which I have used in taking multiple javelina. For bigger game, I use a 454 casull,...not because it's a big "Macho" gun, but because I actually shoot it very accurately. Now when talking defense, or a "save your butt" round,.... human or animal,.... the one that I would trust my life to, is my glock 22 40 cal. I know some are laughing thier asses off right now. Why would I choose a round that has less than 1/3 the power of my 454. Simple answer, VOLUME. Why make one hole when you can make 8? Why inflict injury on one area , when you can inflict injury on many areas? Short of an elephant , or the" boss" of a Cape buffalo, what skull will a 40 cal not penetrate? In an emergency situation,....in 3 seconds I can put 8 to 10 rounds down range, (with more at the ready,)....rather than one, maybe two from a revolver. Also the ability for "autos" to quickly reload is a major plus in a less than favorable black bear or hog situation . Some people have a stigma that semi autos are only to be used as a defense weapon for a human attacker. A threat is a threat, right? What about penetration "? A 40 cal will go through a black bears head with no problem. The penetration of a 40 cal, especially the FMJ is very impressive in tests that have been conducted. The hollow points, like the one from hornady, make a killer permanent cavity. Now for the big bears...grizzly and polar, different story, ....a 12ga with slug/ buck /slug/ buck/ slug, would be my choice,.....but for ANYTHING else , I'll take my 40 aII day long. Anyways, just thought that I'd throw that out there, either for conversation, or for those that think I'm full of beans ,.......a good laugh. 😁👍
@@teabaggervance8 if he's full o beans I am too and I'd say their pretty smart beans cause everything he said makes sense to me. I have offensive calibers and defensive calibers with 40 SW being the one I almost always choose.
The absolutely best semi auto handgun round ever is....10mm. .40 is admittedly 10mm short by EVERYONE in the practical shooting community. In the revolver category, for controllability, ease of training, and versatility, .357 wins. .44 magnum takes the cake as a professional grade caliber. The .40 was pushed on us as a more user friendly alternative because of the rush to more inclusive personnel requirements( girls and more law careerists vs good guy shooters). After all, today's beat cop is tomorrow's Chief of Police. But not if they can't qualify.
Nice shooting I said to myself I hope he stays consistent. I like a 9 mm because it holds so many rounds but I've been shooting 357's all my life and you just can't beat the reliability when you need it
If you compare equal barrel lengths the .357 barely exceeds the 40 S&W. Most 357 data is for an 8 and 5/8 inch barrel and almost all 40 data is for a 4 inch barrel. BIG DIFFERENCE! Most 357 shooters know very little about balistics.
@@larrytischler570 I beg to differ! I've been hand loading for over 40 years. You are correct in stating that barrell length makes a difference, but there are a multitude of factors involved in designing the best load. Additionally the type of firearm used in the test is also critical. I am a fanatic when it comes to being precise about my loading. I have my favorite loads, but I never share that information because I would not want some trying to load the same ammunition and leaving a step out. I could continue writing but...let's just say it is a very complicated equation. Yes I'm what you call an expert.
Converted my G23 to .357Sig. I cut my handgun teeth on .357's in the late1970's, so my affinity for the caliber perhaps makes me a bit bias. The .357Sig is an incredible round as well.
excellent test. I feel you could have stopped at 9 rounds with the 9 and 6 with the 40, since number six you missed the wing on the block with the 40. So 9 rnds, 6 rnds and 5 rnds. Kinda makes sense when you look at power levels. The 357 is king. But the 40 is a nice compromise between the 9 and the 357. Would be cool to see where the 45 stacks up with it's big heavy bullets
40 might actually perform better than the 45. It has less mass but travels faster. Its delivers just as much if not more energy to the target. 40 S&W is basically a 10mm short.
FYI The Remington HTP .357 magnum 125 grain bullet has a 96.6% one shot stopping rate per FBI statistics!!! This bullet came out back in the 1980’s & is still available. It got its name the “Man Stopper” for a reason!!! This bullet actually explodes on impact!!! I personally carry a Taurus 605 .357 magnum snub nose and this is the same ammo I carry as my PD!!!! Great video!!!!👍👍
Just got the 605 snub. Absolutely love the gun.....I carry it FMJ for personal protection in the wild....gators hogs....ect. also I can switch to 38 special +P hallow point if I want it for personal defense with less recoil.
The best gun I have ever shot to date for me is the S&W 686 6-inch barrel using .357 loads. The recoil was minimal even compared to my .40 Springfield XD 9102. I bought the XD instead because of the ammo capacity. I don't regret it because after shooting several Glocks in various calibers, My XD chambered in .40 was still more manageable for me even compared to a 9mm Glock. My cousin tested my XD against his 9mm and said that it barely had any noticeable recoil compared to his gun. As they say, shoot the highest caliber that you can control. Still, I'd rather have a 646 or Colt Python for conceal carry.
I conceal carry a 40 caliber Beretta Cougar because it has great stopping power and it kicks a bit less than a 357. I used a 9 mm routinely in the US Army (before that the 1911 45) and while it was OK, I much prefer a 40 caliber. Great video.
Bad guys aren't stopped by kinetic energy. They are stopped by tissue damage and blood loss. The FBI switched back to 9mm because after doing extensive testing with dozens of different types of HP ammo they discovered many different things. One of them was that 9mm on average produced 40% to 60% more total volume of tissue damage than both 40sw or 45 acp. There's a good 2 part video series on youtube that goes over the many reasons the FBI gave. The 2nd video goes more into detail about the actual testing results. The 1st video goes over just the summary. Watching both parts is best. The videos are titled " The FBI Returning to 9mm Ammo " and it was done by the Dynamic Prepper youtube channel.
@@danbuckner8364 Soft armor can stop up to 44 magnum which means 40sw and 357sig wont go through. There's a youtube channel called " The Penetration Channel " where he shoots 9mm, 40sw, 357sig, 45acp and 10mm through several different types of barriers side by side using hot loaded ammo from companies like underwood and 357sig did the best and 9mm did the same or better than 40sw.
@@Prepare2Survive nah, it was purely more cost effective to supply cheaper 9mm ammo, ask U.S Border agents about. 40 being MUCH more effective, especially when firing through winter jackets etc.
@@Hankman23 You can " believe " anything you want, but the facts are clearly stated in the FBI report. There were several different reasons why they switched to 9mm. Lower cost was the least important reason because just like every other government agency they don't really care about costs because they know the tax payer will be forced to pay regardless. Watch the 2 part video on youtube titled " The FBI Returning to 9mm Ammo " to see each and every different reason the FBI gave in the report.
No surprise. I’ve had a six-round 6” 686 for forty years. Best firearm I’ve ever owned-and that includes a 29 and 629. But pistols are okay if you like ‘em. Whatever you’re comfortable with.
I carried a 357 for a lot of years as a police officer. We went to the range and shot cars to hell with them. I was being ran over by a suspect and fired four rounds into the front of the vehicle and busted the water jacket on the engine . I worked drugs and we were told to shoot tanks of ammonia to destroy them. A .45 would hit and bounce the .357 would split both sides every time. I have never been as well armed as I was with a model 27 with .357. I carried a speed loader full of AP rounds just in case. I have carried. .45 .44 special and 40 cal and none of them were as good as .357
Finally an ammo comparison using the same basic type of ammo, all FMJ. There are pros & cons to all, and all will, when used properly, do the job. SOE was the main instigator of the double tap, with close up instinctive shooting and further out aimed and more controlled. Using the 9mm. Choose a weapon & calibre that suits You, not someone else, and practice practice practice.
There's no doubt, .357 has the best stopping power of the three barrels. And in my humble opinion is also the best gun to be choosen for self defense when people is not an initiated on firearms...
As a service sidearm where you are likely to encounter a barrier, the .40 (Beretta 96fs) & .357 (Taurus 4”) are definitely my preference. For everyday carry, I prefer the 9mm in a Ruger LC9s Pro or Glock 42 in .380 if I’m wearing light clothing.
LOVE my LC9S AND my Beretta 92X Compact RDO... !!!! My LC9S is a DAILY.... NEVER lacking !!!! Great and underrated CCW !!! I carry my GP 100 in 357 Open on Sunday - Go - To - Meetings!!! I shot my Beretta 92X RDO C so well 1st time today, I MAY carry it on Da Reg!!! I gave my Step Dad my FN FNS 9 WITH a 40 S&W slide & magazines for Father's Day.... I LOVE it w/ the 40 Cal setup!!!
@@gtmike916 Follow up shots ARE harder till you get used to it though... Then again. U right... It'll take less w/ a 40... But even LESS w/ a 357 Mag!!! So blessed to live where we can even have these options!!! THANK YOU VETS~~~
Personally I prefer a small revolver. Too many times I've had 9 mm stove pipe, double feed and failure to eject the cartridge. And all my years went to revolver never had a problem. The 9 mm is like a Lexus next to my revolver however because of the aforementioned problems above I prefer to carry a revolver.
@@rxonmymind8362 I LOVE my Beretta 92X compact ... It's almost Stove Pipe and FTE proof in it's design... 28 oz is a lil heavy unloaded though and not SUPER concealable but most of the time I OWB it anyway ... Nothing wrong with a revolver though... Especially a 327 Fed or 357 mag even with 38 +P is a great choice... My GP 100 is my Change of pace open carry but I want a 327 fed SP01 or LCR for work...
Awesome video. My favorite home defense weapon. 12 gauge pump with 00 buckshot. Quoted to me by a police officer “ Nothing says loving to burglar like the sound of 12 gauge racking a shell.” Puts the fear of God in a burglar.
Jack you got lucky and I'm glad you're alive. That 2nd block looked angry and almost came after you once you took out it's friend on the left. The 357 block just knew it was doomed. Never turn your back on an angry block.
Thanks for shooting the bullet gram weight most people would use in that caliber. Most videos I watch like this bullet selection is geared to make the 9mm better than it actually is. I’m not saying 9mm is inadequate but that there are other calibers that actually perform better.
Revolvers are fun to load. I have a Taurus 357/38 special/and 9mm separate cylinder as well but the 6 1/2” barrel so I can hunt in Illinois with it. You can shoot 38 specials through that Taurus pistol too.
People need to factor in just how fast a .357 is traveling. In a self defense situation, anyone behind your target is potentially at risk of danger. At least with a 40 or 45. That slug is thumping, and staying inside your perp.
Seeing the similar and repeated results of each bullet type/weight, it would have been illustrative to line up several blocks deep for each caliber to estimate the knockdown power of each.
This might have been the best ammo comparison ive seen on TH-cam...other channels get crazy scientific with ballistic gels, numbers and blah blah blah...i thought this was brilliant...THANK YOU.
I still have and shoot regularly a 1st run Ruger Security 6 my dad bought new when I was 10. It has thousands of rounds through it and has never missed a beat. My home defense load out is 2 plastic cap snake rounds to blind them, 2 .38 and last 2 are 158 grain HP...
@@jackhammer0101 The difference in initial shots from all three were barely noticeably different. You could maybe argue the .357 did slightly more than the 9x19 through sheer energy, but it could just as easily have been from differences in shot placement with the second shot and on. No cartridge outperformed the others by miles.
My favorite wheel gun is a 6” Colt python! Shoots like a rifle out to 100 yds! My favorite .357mag is a Coonan classic, a1911style.357 automatic…now one of my favorite pistols of all time!!
People always argue about “which is better” but truthfully, I wouldn’t want to be hit by any of them.
Fuckin right!!!! Me neither!!!
My friend was shot in the stomach with a .25acp FMJ it almost killed him .. he fought for his life in ICU finally was able to turn around...he wears a colostomy bag now and the bullet is settled right by his spine..it was too risky to remove it ..for fear of paralysis..
Truth be told
Thanks for letting us know you prefer not to be shot. Me too.
@@je2338 You’re welcome. Thanks for the petulant response
The .357 magnum is, to me, the pistol caliber equivalent of the .30-'06. It will do everything you can reasonably expect from a handgun, the recoil is manageable for most people, with practice, and it's extremely versatile.
I can agree I had a 30-06, I Loved that gun
Also, you can put in .38 special rounds in it. It is just a damn good situation.
Revolvers are opposite to being versatile.
@@Alen725 Revolvers are WAY less likely to jam.
I'd sooner trust a revolver .357 over semiautomatic. I get it, 7 rounds vs 15, but I always qualified perfect with my wheel gun vs my backup piece. I guess I'm just old school.
Nice!!! Personally I thought the 40 cal did very well. But the 357 was a monster .
40 cal and 10mm are basically 357 and 44 mag for semi autos in ballistic terms and 9 is pretty much 38 special
357 not 44 though
@@DR676767357 gets the job done all the same
@@NeemPesci 44 mag > 10mm > 357 mag > 40 s&w > 9mm > 38 spcl.
@@NeemPescila 9mm lamejor
I have bought, sold, and had access to numerous firearms and calibers. However, the first handgun I ever bought (1976), is still with me and will never be sold or traded. The Ruger Security Six .357 mag. w/4" barrel. Accurate, dependable, and powerful.
Sale it
@@chathao2833 You trippin
When I was a kid my mother carried the speed six in stainless and my step dad carried a security six. Both were grey guns. As a kid that recoil was a bad. As I got older and stronger I adjusted to it. I would love to get the security six as a camp gun
Keep in mind, for 20 years the .357 Magnum was the world's most powerful handgun until eclipsed by the .44 Magnum. It's still and awesome round.
Its 357 sig doe
@@miguelcruz4176 No, it was 357 magnum. He showed the ammo and the revolver in the video.
for sure
And it really comes alive out of a lever gun.
That’s why a 6” Colt Python sits in my bedroom dresser.
Wish all gun channels' videos were this laser focused on providing clear content as to how stuff performs.
Agree, finally an illustration to the point with zero un necessary yakking.. Good job amigo
Didn't fluff it out to 18++++ minutes like the other guys either. WE DON'T NEED TO SEE 3 MINUTES OF CAR FOOTAGE DRIVING TO THE RANGE, PLAYING STUPID MUSIC.
Yes and no. Sometimes when I go on TH-cam, I just want to watch something that’s just entertaining (over the top personality included). Other times I’m interested in seeing something technical. If there’s just one without the other, it’s gonna get stale.
I like how you stick with the facts. Straight and to the point. Thanks.
First impact of each caliber tells the story. The rest depends on placement.
Placement is correct. There are places on a cinder block that are stronger than other areas of the blocks structure. Hitting the block at the very ends and the very center are the stronger spots of a block. In the center of either cavity is the weakest point of the blocks wall. So for a good test the shots need to be fired at the same location for at least the first shot to get an accurate example of comparative power. I think this video shows that well. He also shoots well.
Placement is differs on first shots from each caliber. So first impact doesn’t necessarily tell us anything worthwhile
That first hole from the 357 was ungodly. That was “instant” neutralization of a threat. Only thing is being able to aim and accurately place on target/threat under duress/stress/adrenaline
Most gun fights happen at 3 yards.
That Taurus shoots like dream.. Very low recoil with exhaust ports all along the top of the barrel before the bullet leaves the gun.
Shot placement was exceptionally good with the 357
“I love doing this” he says as he loads the 357 one round at a time.
I love shooting and with the ammo shortage loading the gun is like fore play.
Yep. The shortage blows for sure
I just appreciate the gentleman’s manners. I also enjoyed watching him shoot! Any of these rounds would mess with someone’s day, for sure.
I knew there was a reason I always liked my Model 66 S&W .357.
Same reason I like my model 686+ S&W .357.
Even if you miss with the 357, the guy is going to piss himself while running away, and he ain't never comin' back!
@@Dontevenknowfam a nice wheel gun for certain
.40 did the job well done. 357 is a Monster!
Yes Sir!!! 357 Magnum I think only needed 4 rounds to finish the concrete block¡
@@JohnLloydScharf great information thanks brother.
Do it again with carbines, curious how different the results would be from handguns.
He shot the first two and the fourth shot in the same exact spot though for 9mm, lol, and the third one was low. For the .40 he shot in different spots for the first 2, and high on the third one, and then where the effect would be greatest on the 4th one.
Honestly subtract 2 shots minimum for 9mm because the 2nd and 4th shot went right into the exact same hole as the first one.
@@JohnLloydScharf that's the point. it's a fair competition.
I fell in love with the 357 a long time ago it is still and will always be my weapon of choice
Very accurate at 100 yards in the right hands.
I have always loved my .357 magnum! My dad knocked down a charging 300 bear with his .357 when my mom had us picking bluberries.
Nothing like a .357 Magnum! Cool!
@AL yes it is.. and if you conceal you will not find anything concealable with the power of the 9mm .. unless you carry a bag pack with a mini uzzi or a Draco ... I’m stuck with 9mm I don’t see the benefit of the 40 and higher besides they don’t make concealable compact firearms in any other caliber as they do on the 9mm.. remember also the key is to practice practice practice on whatever caliber you will carry or use as your defense...
@@MasQueVencedorEnCristo 9mm for the hood, 10mm for the woods. But don't underestimate the power of .40 S&W either. LOL
@AL 9mm is an effective round for self defense. Getting shot by anything is pretty demoralizing and that’s if they live after being shot. Shoot to stop the threat, not to kill.
@@darrenbishop4327 I don't know, many people have lived after being shot with 9mm. Personally I prefer throwing bigger rocks than throwing pebbles. LOL
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.357 is still one heck of a round.
Once again the 357 magnum proves its supremacy.
Yes its very powerful, thank your sir for watching this video.
@@jacktheshark7440 Short, humble and efficient. I like it.
Ps : I'm french and here we have the GIGN (think SEALS, SAS, DELTA...). They have create this team in 1974. They chose Manurhin revolvers in 357. In an hostage situation, their philosophy was : one shot fired in the shoulder, the bad guy is down but alive and can be put in jail. Now with terrorism of course they use Glocks or Sigs but they still have the 357 for backup.
@@johndoe6156 merci beaucoup mon ami! 👍
@@jacktheshark7440 De rien mon ami! "Prends soin de toi". Take care, stay safe. 👌
François.
Which magnum did dirty harry use don't laugh I don't know much about guns.
Really good shooting, nice example of shot placement and impact of different rounds , cool how each round progressively took less in accordance with known ballistic performance
I guess I'll need a new .357 magnum revolver. You never know when an angry concrete block is going to attack you, and you need protection to match the threat. Thanks for sharing.
During an ANTIFA protest...
or maybe a 12 ga. w/ a slug.
That's why I've always loved the 357
Remember folks, current .357 mag is loaded about 200fps slower than the .357’s of thirty years ago. This was done when manufacturers began chambering small J-frame sized pistols in .357. Frames couldn’t take it, so the loadings were quietly reduced behind the scenes. Gotta get custom ammo to get those old 1500fps velocities.
Amigos...
El .357 hizo historia.
Un calibre versatil, preciso, poderoso y contundente.
Uso los 3 y son calibres dignos en toda circunstancia.
Lo importante es poner el tiro donde haga el daño necesario para finalizar la acción.
Desde Bs. As. un abrazo para todos...😉
Yo tengo un 357 para cacería y tenerlo por las dudas en el campo para los zorros, algún tatú para comer mulita , carpincho en el monte, jabalí ciervo , venado, liebre saludos desde Uruguay
Speed kills. .357 will always be one of the best pistol rounds.
For what? We have vids of a .357 shooting in a closed room where the muzzle blast burst the eardrums of the shooter. Get real. The 40 S&W is a far superior round for a gunfight where you have to come up on armed attackers and walk away. The shot victims complained of the extreme pain they were in if they lived through the 90+ % one shot kills. And they never needed double tap until 9mm became the standard. And my forty holds more than twice the rounds of 357. And reloads faster unless you are Jerry Michulek.And please don't forget, the 165 grain 40 has the best wound channel of the other big two including the 45acp.
If I need to shoot at longer ranges I will use my 10mm auto revolver.
357 hands down best hand gun round however it's not practical in all scenarios great for large game side arm and downing a single assailant but in a multi attacker the recoil time to effectively aim I'll go with a 9mm all day there's all kinds of thing to say about rounds and guns but you can't argue 3 things 357 best hand gun load ever 308 best rifle load and the Beretta 92 is still relevant in design best semi hand gun ever designed not the most ergonomic or weight conscious but design wise still relevant
All good guns but after so many different testing scenarios my EDC is my 5.7………..
Well placed shots kill
@@diesfastest6667 while that’s extremely futuristic of a carry caliber the ammo we can get is trash for it and basically 22mag 😂
Very simple, yet very informative! Great job!
To the point and almost none of the typical boring blather. This is exactly what gun videos should be. Thank you Mr Jack the shark! You have a new subscriber
This is exactly why I Love and carry a .357 magnum. 👍🏻
10 rounds 9MM. 7 rounds .40 Smith. 5 rounds .357. The winner is still the .357! Yeah! Shawn.
I have a 7 round 357 revolver.
Never have to worry about the .357 jamming. The thing about revolvers I like, is they always shoot what you point them at.
Not entirely true
@@Johnnie-s5 yeah it pretty much is...
LOVE revolvers. I have had every imaginable jam while on the range with my 9 mm.
My revolver? Zero issues in ten years.
@@Johnnie-s5 Never had one single issue with a Revolver in 35 years ...... semi automatics... almost every issue usually due to carbon fouling or bent extractor. Revolvers are 99.5% more reliable.
Heck yes!
Fun, cool and informative. A real one on one comparison. Look forward to your next video production.
I own a .357: you just saw why.
You can pick apart the minor differences in damage results if you like. This was just fun as hell. 👍
I guess but it was 10rds vs 7rds vs 5rds. Would like to see .357 vs 10mm now those r very compatible, except in Capacity
@@jamesbirk7508 357 vs 38 special.
Tracker is the first 357 I have ever had with a ported barrel. It is the only taurus product I own. Very happy with it.
I have a lot of Taurus guns,. Never had problems with them, low prices and good for the job you want to do. , I use it for hunting and self defense. .
@@alejosolano5016 Hell yeah Taurus makes good shit honestly
@@YO_HO_2EASY Well, I know they are cheap, and neither are Glock, Sig, Smith, but seriously, I never had a bad incident with any of those guns, my be other people could have some issues, but not me.
I'm very pleased with my 357 Magnum Tracker.
I totally agree!! I love my Taurus Tracker model 627!! I have had excellent performance from every Taurus revolver that I own. 5 total.
Very impressed by all but as I thought, the 357 annihilated within three rounds. Where as the 9mm and 40sw took 5-6 rounds to do the same damage. By shot three on 357, the concrete was almost leveled. Ton of power.
9mm took more rounds (10) than the .40 S&W did (5-7).
Agreed!
To its credit the 9mm did a good job. If the recoil is so much less with the 9mm that you are always on target, I understand why many like it.
@@gtmike916 And he used 180gr witch is actually too heavy for .40s&w. The 165gr stuff would have munched that concrete quicker.
He even shot the block in a different area than the .40, I think this made the difference on how fast the block broke also.
Full load. There's no loss of power for the blow back to chamber another round
THANK YOU FOR A CLEAR VIDEO, WITHOUT EXCESS EXPLANATION. VERY HELPFUL - ADDS TO MY UNDERSTANDING.
Great demo. Because I'm not concerned about concrete blocks entering my home, I use 124gr JHP instead of the FMJ. With the JHP I'm less worried about the round passing through the perpetrator and hitting an innocent person and it creates a wicked wound cavity
Nobody places perfect shots every pull of the trigger.......
Innocent bystander myth again...
9mm does have the ability to overpen, even with hollow points at that close range. It's one of the reasons I chose the. 40. They have about the same ballistics but the .40 has more stopping power.
@@bigjon576Myth? Are you really claiming a bullet can't travel through a person and still maintain enough energy to enter another human being?
@@MI2APatriot most of the time, a handgun bullet isn't going to be very effective if it passes through a human and hits another. If someone is stupid enough to stand directly behind the bad guy..
Thanks for all your time and effort...much love from Texas my friend...
I've never liked 9mm's, don't own a 40...but I love my .357!
Smith and Wesson, it never leaves the house, the best home defense.
GREAT for dropping three intruders all lined up.
@@georgekatsinis5224 that only happens in the movies jr.
That Taurus outperforms your S&W, better accuracy, better recoil, better grip.
@@jackhammer0101 then you should go buy one (while you still can)
You ever wonder why cops have to shoot some asshole 27 times?
One round from my .357 anywhere in your torso and your ass is going down, no matter how high you are.
I'm not saying that my S&W is a better gun, I'm saying it's the best gun for my needs.
I would say 12g is the best home defense and better variety of ammo possibilities.
But 357 is excellent. It is one of the only pistols I don't have.
Thanks for using solids in all the calibers as it shows what they do when everything is equal.
Love 357 perfect round that does it all!!!
If I lived in the state's my CCW would be a .357 revolver. Seems like it has top tier knockdown power and would have to take each shot carefully as not to expend ammo capacity. Feel this would make you calmer in such a scenario (slow is fast) as well as making sure each shot fired can be justified in court which would also limit potential stray rounds hitting innocent bystanders.
I own many revolvers, and many semi auto pistols. I, personally, prefer a revolver ONLY as an offensive situation, hunting round for big or dangerous game. The 357 is a great all around caliber. I own a 357, which I have used in taking multiple javelina. For bigger game, I use a 454 casull,...not because it's a big "Macho" gun, but because I actually shoot it very accurately.
Now when talking defense, or a "save your butt" round,.... human or animal,.... the one that I would trust my life to, is my glock 22 40 cal.
I know some are laughing thier asses off right now. Why would I choose a round that has less than 1/3 the power of my 454.
Simple answer, VOLUME. Why make one hole when you can make 8? Why inflict injury on one area , when you can inflict injury on many areas?
Short of an elephant , or the" boss" of a Cape buffalo, what skull will a 40 cal not penetrate?
In an emergency situation,....in 3 seconds I can put 8 to 10 rounds down range, (with more at the ready,)....rather than one, maybe two from a revolver. Also the ability for "autos" to quickly reload is a major plus in a less than favorable black bear or hog situation . Some people have a stigma that semi autos are only to be used as a defense weapon for a human attacker.
A threat is a threat, right?
What about penetration "? A 40 cal will go through a black bears head with no problem. The penetration of a 40 cal, especially the FMJ is very impressive in tests that have been conducted. The hollow points, like the one from hornady, make a killer permanent cavity.
Now for the big bears...grizzly and polar, different story, ....a 12ga with slug/ buck /slug/ buck/ slug, would be my choice,.....but for ANYTHING else , I'll take my 40 aII day long.
Anyways, just thought that I'd throw that out there, either for conversation, or for those that think I'm full of beans ,.......a good laugh. 😁👍
Agreed,👍, thanks brother.
You are full of beans.
@@teabaggervance8 Lol🤣😂👍
@@teabaggervance8 if he's full o beans I am too and I'd say their pretty smart beans cause everything he said makes sense to me. I have offensive calibers and defensive calibers with 40 SW being the one I almost always choose.
The absolutely best semi auto handgun round ever is....10mm. .40 is admittedly 10mm short by EVERYONE in the practical shooting community. In the revolver category, for controllability, ease of training, and versatility, .357 wins. .44 magnum takes the cake as a professional grade caliber. The .40 was pushed on us as a more user friendly alternative because of the rush to more inclusive personnel requirements( girls and more law careerists vs good guy shooters). After all, today's beat cop is tomorrow's Chief of Police. But not if they can't qualify.
Very clever video, short and to the point and illustrated perfectly the differences 👍🏻👍🏻🏆
Thanks Mr Shark! I enjoy all three of these calibers, but as always , quality has a quality all it’s own!
Nothing like the good ole .357 magnum getting the job done. Every gunner should have one. Or two. Plus a .44 magnum for a little extra fun.
Nice shooting I said to myself I hope he stays consistent.
I like a 9 mm because it holds so many rounds but I've been shooting 357's all my life and you just can't beat the reliability when you need it
.357 Magnum was impressive. S&B loads are hot. Thank you.
I just now Found this Channel, wow Subscriber for Life !!!!!
Thank you for all of your hard work, and respect for your TH-cam Channel.
Of course 357 is a monster its a magnum round
If you compare equal barrel lengths the .357 barely exceeds the 40 S&W. Most 357 data is for an 8 and 5/8 inch barrel and almost all 40 data is for a 4 inch barrel. BIG DIFFERENCE! Most 357 shooters know very little about balistics.
@@larrytischler570 I beg to differ! I've been hand loading for over 40 years. You are correct in stating that barrell length makes a difference, but there are a multitude of factors involved in designing the best load. Additionally the type of firearm used in the test is also critical. I am a fanatic when it comes to being precise about my loading. I have my favorite loads, but I never share that information because I would not want some trying to load the same ammunition and leaving a step out. I could continue writing but...let's just say it is a very complicated equation. Yes I'm what you call an expert.
I like that it was pretty cool, thanks for doing and posting !👍
Great video, to the point, no music. And a very polite gentleman.
I have had the pleasure in shooting 357sig for over 16 years and I can honestly say it has never let me down in expectation and capability.
Converted my G23 to .357Sig. I cut my handgun teeth on .357's in the late1970's, so my affinity for the caliber perhaps makes me a bit bias. The .357Sig is an incredible round as well.
I have a few boxes of Sellier & Bellot ammo.......I am impressed by the overall quality and performance of the cartridges.
Use IMI en 158 gr subsonic en 9 m.m. con mi Glock 19 y 158 gr de IMI tambien en mi Ruger GP 100 de 4". Municiones fuera de serie...😉
Very good range ammo, shoots clean, and cheap
excellent test. I feel you could have stopped at 9 rounds with the 9 and 6 with the 40, since number six you missed the wing on the block with the 40. So 9 rnds, 6 rnds and 5 rnds. Kinda makes sense when you look at power levels. The 357 is king. But the 40 is a nice compromise between the 9 and the 357. Would be cool to see where the 45 stacks up with it's big heavy bullets
40 might actually perform better than the 45. It has less mass but travels faster. Its delivers just as much if not more energy to the target. 40 S&W is basically a 10mm short.
Awesome display of each caliber and great description love the short video thank you
I don’t know why TH-cam recommend this video, but I’m glad it did. Thanks for uploading!
FYI The Remington HTP .357 magnum 125 grain bullet has a 96.6% one shot stopping rate per FBI statistics!!! This bullet came out back in the 1980’s & is still available. It got its name the “Man Stopper” for a reason!!! This bullet actually explodes on impact!!! I personally carry a Taurus 605 .357 magnum snub nose and this is the same ammo I carry as my PD!!!! Great video!!!!👍👍
Just got the 605 snub. Absolutely love the gun.....I carry it FMJ for personal protection in the wild....gators hogs....ect. also I can switch to 38 special +P hallow point if I want it for personal defense with less recoil.
@@oxyfide great choice!!! You won’t be disappointed!!👍
They used to be standard issue for most state police. Because they could stop a car.
@@gregoryhagen8801 I absolutely believe it!!!
The best gun I have ever shot to date for me is the S&W 686 6-inch barrel using .357 loads. The recoil was minimal even compared to my .40 Springfield XD 9102. I bought the XD instead because of the ammo capacity. I don't regret it because after shooting several Glocks in various calibers, My XD chambered in .40 was still more manageable for me even compared to a 9mm Glock. My cousin tested my XD against his 9mm and said that it barely had any noticeable recoil compared to his gun. As they say, shoot the highest caliber that you can control. Still, I'd rather have a 646 or Colt Python for conceal carry.
I think the Ruger GP100 is superior to the Smith
If your a reloader you can down load and use it to introduce women to the weapon or max load and shoot 6-7 rounds and call it a day.
I don’t care what this shows, I don’t wanna get shot with any of these rounds.🙂
Love my Colt Python
.357 magnum. Been wanting to get the Ruger.
You talked me into it. LOL
Nice job... Little talking and to the point... Nice shooting as well
I conceal carry a 40 caliber Beretta Cougar because it has great stopping power and it kicks a bit less than a 357. I used a 9 mm routinely in the US Army (before that the 1911 45) and while it was OK, I much prefer a 40 caliber. Great video.
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Bad guys aren't stopped by kinetic energy. They are stopped by tissue damage and blood loss. The FBI switched back to 9mm because after doing extensive testing with dozens of different types of HP ammo they discovered many different things. One of them was that 9mm on average produced 40% to 60% more total volume of tissue damage than both 40sw or 45 acp. There's a good 2 part video series on youtube that goes over the many reasons the FBI gave. The 2nd video goes more into detail about the actual testing results. The 1st video goes over just the summary. Watching both parts is best. The videos are titled " The FBI Returning to 9mm Ammo " and it was done by the Dynamic Prepper youtube channel.
@@danbuckner8364 Soft armor can stop up to 44 magnum which means 40sw and 357sig wont go through. There's a youtube channel called " The Penetration Channel " where he shoots 9mm, 40sw, 357sig, 45acp and 10mm through several different types of barriers side by side using hot loaded ammo from companies like underwood and 357sig did the best and 9mm did the same or better than 40sw.
@@Prepare2Survive nah, it was purely more cost effective to supply cheaper 9mm ammo, ask U.S Border agents about. 40 being MUCH more effective, especially when firing through winter jackets etc.
@@Hankman23 You can " believe " anything you want, but the facts are clearly stated in the FBI report. There were several different reasons why they switched to 9mm. Lower cost was the least important reason because just like every other government agency they don't really care about costs because they know the tax payer will be forced to pay regardless. Watch the 2 part video on youtube titled " The FBI Returning to 9mm Ammo " to see each and every different reason the FBI gave in the report.
Great video straight to the point,great topic as well
No surprise. I’ve had a six-round 6” 686 for forty years. Best firearm I’ve ever owned-and that includes a 29 and 629. But pistols are okay if you like ‘em. Whatever you’re comfortable with.
357magum is still 🔥 👌 the best self defense round to carry on your waist
I say go with the .357 sig. Round in a hollow point to get a similar result as the magnum round.
I'm a 40/9 guy but that 357 seems powerful 👍
I carried a 357 for a lot of years as a police officer. We went to the range and shot cars to hell with them.
I was being ran over by a suspect and fired four rounds into the front of the vehicle and busted the water jacket on the engine .
I worked drugs and we were told to shoot tanks of ammonia to destroy them. A .45 would hit and bounce the .357 would split both sides every time.
I have never been as well armed as I was with a model 27 with .357. I carried a speed loader full of AP rounds just in case.
I have carried. .45 .44 special and 40 cal and none of them were as good as .357
@@ferdonandebull Interesting to know... thx 4 sharing
Yeah 357 magnum is a killer for sure!! Should look at 10mm for an auto, just as powerful.
The .357 magnum is definitely more powerful than a 9mm or a .40 cal.
Thanks. Nice demonstration.
Finally an ammo comparison using the same basic type of ammo, all FMJ.
There are pros & cons to all, and all will, when used properly, do the job.
SOE was the main instigator of the double tap, with close up instinctive shooting and further out aimed and more controlled. Using the 9mm.
Choose a weapon & calibre that suits You, not someone else, and practice practice practice.
There's no doubt, .357 has the best stopping power of the three barrels.
And in my humble opinion is also the best gun to be choosen for self defense when people is not an initiated on firearms...
Good shooting my friend. Beautiful property!!.
Great video, Jack! I enjoyed it a lot! 👍🏽
Thanks brother!
As a service sidearm where you are likely to encounter a barrier, the .40 (Beretta 96fs) & .357 (Taurus 4”) are definitely my preference. For everyday carry, I prefer the 9mm in a Ruger LC9s Pro or Glock 42 in .380 if I’m wearing light clothing.
Eh id rather have the .40 S&W. The weight difference ain’t much at all and it’s clearly packing more punch.
LOVE my LC9S AND my Beretta 92X Compact RDO... !!!!
My LC9S is a DAILY.... NEVER lacking !!!! Great and underrated CCW !!!
I carry my GP 100 in 357 Open on Sunday - Go - To - Meetings!!!
I shot my Beretta 92X RDO C so well 1st time today, I MAY carry it on Da Reg!!!
I gave my Step Dad my FN FNS 9 WITH a 40 S&W slide & magazines for Father's Day.... I LOVE it w/ the 40 Cal setup!!!
@@gtmike916 Follow up shots ARE harder till you get used to it though...
Then again. U right... It'll take less w/ a 40... But even LESS w/ a 357 Mag!!!
So blessed to live where we can even have these options!!!
THANK YOU VETS~~~
Personally I prefer a small revolver. Too many times I've had 9 mm stove pipe, double feed and failure to eject the cartridge.
And all my years went to revolver never had a problem. The 9 mm is like a Lexus next to my revolver however because of the aforementioned problems above I prefer to carry a revolver.
@@rxonmymind8362 I LOVE my Beretta 92X compact ... It's almost Stove Pipe and FTE proof in it's design... 28 oz is a lil heavy unloaded though and not SUPER concealable but most of the time I OWB it anyway ...
Nothing wrong with a revolver though... Especially a 327 Fed or 357 mag even with 38 +P is a great choice... My GP 100 is my Change of pace open carry but I want a 327 fed SP01 or LCR for work...
Short video, but full complete. 357M 💣💥☝️👍💪
Nice video. Quite a step up in power with that 357.
Awesome video. My favorite home defense weapon. 12 gauge pump with 00 buckshot.
Quoted to me by a police officer “ Nothing says loving to burglar like the sound of 12 gauge racking a shell.” Puts the fear of God in a burglar.
“ I love doing this” 😂 me too .. I like this guy
Jack you got lucky and I'm glad you're alive. That 2nd block looked angry and almost came after you once you took out it's friend on the left. The 357 block just knew it was doomed. Never turn your back on an angry block.
Thanks for shooting the bullet gram weight most people would use in that caliber. Most videos I watch like this bullet selection is geared to make the 9mm better than it actually is. I’m not saying 9mm is inadequate but that there are other calibers that actually perform better.
Thanks for watching 👍
The .357 has a serious wallup to it!
Revolvers are fun to load. I have a Taurus 357/38 special/and 9mm separate cylinder as well but the 6 1/2” barrel so I can hunt in Illinois with it. You can shoot 38 specials through that Taurus pistol too.
Taurus makes good revolvers.👍
Great video. Thank you. The block manufacturer should be ashamed at how porous the concrete they used is.
well done... I loved the Paul Harrel vid
on 9 vs 40 and this was a great addition
Thanks for the awesome video of you and the cement blocks. They didn’t stand a chance. Stay safe out there 🙏🔫🧨
People need to factor in just how fast a .357 is traveling. In a self defense situation, anyone behind your target is potentially at risk of danger. At least with a 40 or 45. That slug is thumping, and staying inside your perp.
If that's what worries you.Then use JSP. Or wad cutters.
357 is a truck
Thank you, great vido very clear and straight to the point
Awesome video very informative and thanks for sharing!
This video shows one reason my Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum is my EDC... it will get the job done efficiently.
NipkowDisk thanks for watching¡
What type of holster do you use for the sp101?
@@MFPWM2010 I use a Crossbreed SuperTuck inside-the-waistband holster for the SP101. I should add that it has a 3" barrel.
@@NipkowDisk Thanks!
@@MFPWM2010 Glad to help!
Seeing the similar and repeated results of each bullet type/weight, it would have been illustrative to line up several blocks deep for each caliber to estimate the knockdown power of each.
Get some ballistic jell and do this. Then let's talk.
This might have been the best ammo comparison ive seen on TH-cam...other channels get crazy scientific with ballistic gels, numbers and blah blah blah...i thought this was brilliant...THANK YOU.
Thanks Daniel! 👍
@@jacktheshark7440 np my man...Thank you, I really enjoyed youre video.
@@danieleirhart8424 thanks so much👍 this videos are just to have fun take care.
I still have and shoot regularly a 1st run Ruger Security 6 my dad bought new when I was 10. It has thousands of rounds through it and has never missed a beat.
My home defense load out is 2 plastic cap snake rounds to blind them, 2 .38 and last 2 are 158 grain HP...
I have 125 JHP Hornady self defense rounds in my 4” Ruger speed six and feel very safe. Very good video.
The blocks were destroyed sufficiently after shot #6 for 9x19, shot #4 for .40, and shot #4 for .357 mag. Very impressive results from all cartridges.
The 357 out performed the 40 by a mile..
@@jackhammer0101 The difference in initial shots from all three were barely noticeably different. You could maybe argue the .357 did slightly more than the 9x19 through sheer energy, but it could just as easily have been from differences in shot placement with the second shot and on. No cartridge outperformed the others by miles.
@@jackhammer0101 THE HUGE HOLE the .357 left on the first shot says it ALL. POWER.
The hole comparison between the 9mm and 357 is hilarious!
Excellent job !
357 ❤️
do you have any pistols in 357 Sig ? that might be a nice one to see against the concrete blocks ...... another good video ...
My favorite wheel gun is a 6” Colt python! Shoots like a rifle out to 100 yds! My favorite .357mag is a Coonan classic, a1911style.357 automatic…now one of my favorite pistols of all time!!
I like the Python, better than the S&W. The grip is more comfortable & not as bulky.
Great demonstration
He is so freaking polite!!! 😂