FWIW I'm running the Golden Sabers 357 reduced loads in my Kimber K6 2" and in a Model 19-4 2.5". Just breaking 1100 with the Kimber and right at 28 fps higher in the Model 19. This load is very doable in both of these weapons.
FWIW I'm running the Golden Sabers 357 reduced loads in my Kimber K6 2" and in a Model 19-4 2.5". Just breaking 1100 with the Kimber and right at 28 fps higher in the Model 19. This load is very doable in both of these weapons.
To me, it seems like both the Golden Sabre and Gold Dot Short Barrel .357 loads are an attempt to get 9mm ballistics out of a wheel gun. That makes a bunch of sense to me for an urban/suburban carry gun.
I was into 10mm Auto before it sold out and went mainstream, but these days I'm here for the revolver and epidemiology information.
For K-frames you might consider Buffalo Bore's "Heavy 38 Special 158g SWCHP-GC +P". They chronograph @ 1050 fps (factory claims 1059) and it even breaks 1000 in a 2" barrel. This is in the performance level of the 1930s 38-44 loadings. It's velocity is comparable to the reduced 357 Magnum offerings but with a heavier bullet. Recoil is brisk but doable for 6 rounds. From what I understand this load with it's 158g projectile shouldn't be hard on the K-frame forcing cones.
Dave
Last edited by Dave T; 11-05-2019 at 12:15 PM.
I’m so glad I don’t have that problem.
These are just the 2.5-3” stainless guns.
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I think they are whispering get me wood grips; but I like your style