have a 10mm, would a .357 revolver be useful?

[sernv99]

I have a Glock 20SF 10mm and have the chance to buy a Ruger GP100 5". I don't hunt but would like a revolver to add to my handgun collection. I have a .45 1911 as well.

is it worth to get a .357 if I have the 10mm already? I wouldn't hunt with a handgun so it would be strictly for defense and a "woods" gun, Has anyone owned both and felt one was significantly different (ballistics wise)than the other?

 

[General Geoff]

Why not get a 10mm revolver? Share ammo, and use .40S&W on top of that.

Here's my Smith 610:






As for .357 vs 10mm, 10mm is slightly more powerful and has a similar flat trajectory, depending on load, bullet weight, etc.. So you're not really gaining anything by getting a .357 aside from a different caliber.

 

[freakshow10mm]

No. The 10mm and the .357 Magnum are ballistic twins. Actually the 10mm is more efficient than the .357 as the barrel in a semi auto includes the chamber whereas the revolver barrel measurement doesn't include the cylinder.

If you have a 5 inch 10mm and a 5 inch 357 Mag, it's more like a 3.75 inch 10mm versus a 5 inch 357 Mag. Either way you can push a 155gr bullet to 1400 fps, a 180gr to 1300fps, and a 200gr to 1200fps in most service size guns of either cartridge.

 

[rcmodel]

Bigger bores always outperform smaller bores.
Especially as bullet weight goes up.

If you want to compare 10mm autos to revolvers, compare it to a .41 Magnum revolver.

rc

 

[freakshow10mm]

In that case the .41 Magnum blows the 10mm out of the water.

 

[General Geoff]

Only because of increased case capacity (for reloaders). .41 Mag vs 10mm Auto is almost exactly like comparing .30-06 to .308.

 

[David E]

Revolvers are handy and fun. It would add two calibers, .38 Spl and .357.

A 5" revolver is a perfect size.

One advantage a revolver has over autos is that they are "self contained." IE; no magazines to lose. Everything you need to shoot the gun as intended is attached to the gun.

Do all your shooting tasks require the thump of a 10mm ? Mine don't!

 

[ArmedBear]

More like 158@1600 and 180@1400 in the .357.

I'm not saying it matters that much, though.

That said, I had a .357 and I got another .357, a couple of .38s, a couple 9mms, sold a 9mm... Had a .44, got a .45 and another .44... Might sell or trade around at some point...

So I'm not sure what you're asking.

If you're considering a .41 or .44 instead of the .357, I'd say, yes, they do offer ballistics the 10mm doesn't -- though they're both reloader-only cartridges these days IMO.

If you're just asking whether a GP100 is a good revolver, when you want a revolver, then yes, it is.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

A 5'' GP100 is sort of a rare bird---I'd buy it just to have it.

 

[Gunfighter123]

I fully agree with Gen Geoff --- if ya got a 10mm auto might as well have a 10mm revolver !!!!

Colt Delta Elite custom;


EAA Witness Elite Match 10mm combo;


S&W custom 610 in 5"

 

[pps]

This is like saying, "I have a car. Is a motorcycle useful?"

To which, I'd answer yes.

 

[Deanimator]

A .357 Magnum revolver is vastly more versatile than a 10mm semi-auto. You can:

Shoot any safe factory ammunition or handloads with enough power to get the bullet out of the barrel.

Shoot shot rounds without manually manipulating the action.

Safely shoot two cartridges, .38 Special and .357 Magnum.

Shoot full wadcutters that cut a clean hole in the target without manually manipulating the action.

Hunt deer (at least in Ohio).

 

[ArmedBear]

Safely shoot two cartridges, .38 Special and .357 Magnum.

Not to mention .38 Short Colt and .38 Long Colt.

These days, you might find that ammo more easily than regular .38 Special or .357...

 

[Gunfighter123]

Safely shoot two cartridges, .38 Special and .357 Magnum.

The 10mm revolvers can also use .40 S&W in them --- and you would really only have to load for one calibur if you already own a 10mm auto.

 

[Carne Frio]

I own and shoot many 10mm's, including 3 610's and still like and have 357 magnum revolvers. Go for it !

 

[BCRider]

You have a "chance" to get the Ruger? If that implies that you'd get it at a great price then go for it. You can't go wrong with it.

However if it would be just the more or less normal market value then I'd have to suggest that you stop and consider ALL your options wheel gun wise both in caliber and brand.

While the .38Spl/.357Mag combo is a nice option the guys make an excellent argument for your case to go with a 610 so you can shoot 10mm/.40. But if a part of this is to go hand gun hunting or just for giggles then you may want to consider the .44Mag options.

For example I've seen a lot of Ruger Super Redhawks and Super Blackhawks fitted with scopes that look like they would work very well for hunting. Not really the sort of thing you'd want to have hanging from your hip for long though.

But any way you cut it I think you'll find that any wheel gun will bring a whole other element of fun to your shooting.

 

[Gryffydd]

A 5'' GP100 is sort of a rare bird---I'd buy it just to have it.

I have one and I love it.

The .357 actually has more head room than the 10mm, not the other way around. ArmedBear's numbers above are about right. However, as has been said, ballistically they're close enough that it's not worth getting the gun for that reason.

I would get it, more for the versatility and durability of the .357 revolver platform. You can shoot bullets in shapes that would choke up an auto, shot shells, rubber bullets, .38 Special and so on.

And comparing the 10mm to the .41 Mag is more like .308 vs. .300 Weatherby Mag. .308 and .30-06 are relatively close. There's no comarison between .41 Mag and 10mm.

 

[CSA 357]

Every body needs a 357 ! If you dont have one run dont walk! Get one, i have more than one ,

 

[20nickels]

A .357 caliber revolver is a must have. Boolit weights from 92 to 230 gr (even heavier if you so desire) and shapes like semi and ultra accurate full wadcutters. The 610 is a nice gun too, especially if your already into .40/10mm, but a .357 can be moonclipped as well.

 

[SgtDinosaur]

You can never have too many guns. No sense in limiting yourself.