Though .38 Special and .357 Magnum would seem to be different diameter chamberings, they are in fact identical, as at 0.357 inches (9.07 mm), they both have the same bullet diameter.

Apr 8, 2021 · The .357 Magnum is among the most iconic American handgun cartridges and still treasured today. Despite losing favor in the past few decades, it isn’t going anywhere.

The .357 Magnum is an American classic and has been a popular round since its introduction nearly 90 years ago. It’s a powerful round that doesn’t quite stray into “oh God my wrist” levels of recoil like …

The .357 was designed in response to crime problems within the U.S during the 1920’s through 30’s. Prior to the release of the .357, the standard police service cartridge was the .38 special.

Aug 13, 2025 · Over the past few years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum. Of these handguns, here are the best 357 Mags that our experienced …

Oct 2, 2024 · The .357 Magnum was developed in stages by a group of people in the 1930s, first as a wildcat cartridge loaded by Elmer Keith and then as a commercial ammunition round developed by …

Jun 18, 2022 · Created by Smith & Wesson during the Great Depression, in the past eight decades the .357 Mag. cartridge has seen no shortage in popularity nor the amount of models chambered for it.

Almost a century after its debut, the 357 Magnum remains incredibly popular and effective for hunting, target shooting, law enforcement and self-defense. Legendary gun writer Dick Metcalf named it the …

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