That's what I carry in my 3" Model 66-2. I find that round to be very controllable and with noticeably less muzzle-flash than comparable +P rounds--and certainly less than .357 Magnum self-defense loads.Originally Posted by TC215
That's what I carry in my 3" Model 66-2. I find that round to be very controllable and with noticeably less muzzle-flash than comparable +P rounds--and certainly less than .357 Magnum self-defense loads.
Yeah, it's more of a +p than it is a real Magnum.
It's only about 100 fps faster than the identical load in 38+p. You could always get the 135gr SB Gold Dot 38+p if you wanted, or the Ranger Bonded 130gr+p. Both are recommended by Doc....I went with the Ranger because of availability. With that said, you might as well try the 357. Maybe the K-frame in 3" is the tipping point in terms of muzzle flash and controllability.
"Are you ready? Okay. Let's roll."- Last words of Todd Beamer
I was shooting some of the .357 Short Barrel Gold Dots out of a 638 today with Wayne Dobbs. Recoil was noticeable, bot not bad.
That revolver does have a nice set of checkered Herrett's, however. I definitely would not do that with a smooth set of boot grips.
My shop has a 2.75 m66-8 rental and I shoot it often. It handles full house loads very well.
.357 golden sabers are very controllable
That's what I carry. I shot some in that, they were very accurate and controllable.
Finally got to shoot it today.
Five shot group with 135 grain +P Short Barrel Gold Dots. Need to adjust the sights and raise the POI a little.
Told you it was accurate! Very impressive for a 3" DAO revolver. Oh, you did ok too
That's awesome. Man, I want that gun...….
"Are you ready? Okay. Let's roll."- Last words of Todd Beamer
Nice shooting. What type of holster are you going to use?
I've got a JMCK "George" on order. I'll get some leather for it too, at some point.
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