1911Tuner
Moderator Emeritus
I guess I'm in the minority when the question turns to .357 ammo. I like heavier lead bullets at less frantic velocities. The 125 "nuke" borders on all but uncontrollable in the 3-inch Model 13 that I like, and besides the recoil being punishing with the original Magna stocks that I also prefer...add the flash that'll leave you as blind as a bat in low or no light...and the concussion coming off the end of the barrel is enough to cause me to leave it alone.
What I'd like to see is a lead SWC hollowpoint loaded with a quicker powder to cut down on blast and flash to an honest 1,050 fps from a 4-inch revolver barrel. That would even beat the highly regarded +P.38 LSWGHP's advertised velocity of 940 fps from a 3-inch barrel...which I've never seen on a chrono readout even from a 4-inch .38 Special revolver, which the questionable Marshal and Sanow book rates at 75%. At the higher velocities, it should run to 80-85% in the real world and it wouldn't beat up the gun or the shooter so much. Effective. Less flinch. Faster followup shots.
But, they didn't consult with me, so I have to rely on my own home-rolled stuff with Unique and Speer's excellent lead SWCHP bullet.
I know. Reloads are a no-no. I'll take my chances.
What I'd like to see is a lead SWC hollowpoint loaded with a quicker powder to cut down on blast and flash to an honest 1,050 fps from a 4-inch revolver barrel. That would even beat the highly regarded +P.38 LSWGHP's advertised velocity of 940 fps from a 3-inch barrel...which I've never seen on a chrono readout even from a 4-inch .38 Special revolver, which the questionable Marshal and Sanow book rates at 75%. At the higher velocities, it should run to 80-85% in the real world and it wouldn't beat up the gun or the shooter so much. Effective. Less flinch. Faster followup shots.
But, they didn't consult with me, so I have to rely on my own home-rolled stuff with Unique and Speer's excellent lead SWCHP bullet.
I know. Reloads are a no-no. I'll take my chances.