Looking to add either .45 or .357 - would like a revolver

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Research the actual ported barrel velocity of a 125 grain .357 from a four inch revo compared to a five inch 124 grain 9MM 1911. With the right reloading components your 38 Super can beat that. 9mm +P is really close to a short barrel .357.
I own several 45 ACP revolvers. They are big heavy six shot N frames. If your going to carry that weight get a 44 Remington Magnum and reload for it. Everyone I have talked to with a alloy 45 ACP or 44 N frame has regretted the choice. To big and recoil is nasty.
Pocket carry a five shot revo if you want to mess with that platform. My everyday carry is a alloy J frame.

[BrianV]

Research the actual ported barrel velocity of a 125 grain .357 from a four inch revo compared to a five inch 124 grain 9MM 1911. With the right reloading components your 38 Super can beat that. 9mm +P is really close to a short barrel .357.
I own several 45 ACP revolvers. They are big heavy six shot N frames. If your going to carry that weight get a 44 Remington Magnum and reload for it. Everyone I have talked to with a alloy 45 ACP or 44 N frame has regretted the choice. To big and recoil is nasty.
Pocket carry a five shot revo if you want to mess with that platform. My everyday carry is a alloy J frame.

Ballistics on the .38Super are definitely favorable to the .45 and .357. I just didn't want to buy a .357 - primarily for that "bigger gun performance", and then shoot .38Special out of it.

Typical concern on the lighter gun, right? Go for small, concealable...and it is uncomfortable practicing on the range? A couple of my bookmarked choices are the J Frame. I'll have to get a better understanding between the J and N frames. But I sure didn't want to carry a 40+ oz gun on the hip for extended time.


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