Hello friends and neighbors // I took three .357s and a.38 to the range today.
This is the same range some were bothered in the past under new ownership.
I started out with a couple of .22 rifles, a Stevens 87T and a Marlin papoose.
Then the .22 handguns, a 10 shot S&W 617 and a 9 shot H&R side kick.
All a hoot to shoot.
Everyone else seemed to be shooting 9mm or .45.
Then I broke out the 1983 S&W Model 586 Distingushed Combat Magnum, loaded up five .38 rounds and one 110 gr. 357. When I fired the .357 round someone down the lane said "Hello", but no further comment.
I did the same thing with the S&W Model 28 Highway Patrol and the Ruger Security Six, five .38s and one .357. Then I went back to shooting the .22 revolvers.
I had stopped to reload the three .357s 5/1 and my S&W 442 .38, four target -one carry round when someone poked his head into my lane. It was a young man shooting handguns for the first time and he just wanted to know what the one in the middle was.
I'm sure my broad smile surprised him, the 6" 586 has long been my favorite.
I asked if he would like to shoot any of them and he sure did (with his Dads permission).
I emptied the S&W 586 and showed him how to use it, explaining how "light " the trigger is in SA compared to DA. Loaded her up and he was off, he did great and he stopped and looked back after he found the .357 round grinning from ear to ear. He then shot the S&W Model 28 and let his Dad step in to shoot the Ruger Security Six. The .357 round happened to be first in the SS ( I spin the cylinder and don't look when I close it) but Dad handled it well.
I enjoy the .357/.38 platform for many reasons the Revolver/Rifle combo is tops. Ammo versatility comes a close second.
I mostly carry the 6" S&W 586 revolver and an Interarms (Rossi) Model 92 Lever action .357/.38 when walking the woods after hunting season. The 586 comes along during hunting season "just in case" the S.C. brush get too tight to swing my rifle/ shotgun or I have a chance at a handgun kill on a whitetail.
So to answer you question ///// You are not alone and I am trying to create other .357 lovers as often as possible ....... enjoy... content.
P.S. The flame thrower like blossom from the Model 28 shooting .357 magnum is UNFORGETTABLE....night or day.