2" or 4"

[wheelchairman]

Lookin to buy a new pistol. I'm decided on a taurus .357 as I can shoot 38 through it also.

http://taurususa.com/products/produc...egory=Revolver


Would you go with the 4" or the 2"? I dont shoot long distances maybe 30yds max so what would you recommend

[TNToy]

If you're going to conceal-carry it, 2".

Otherwise, 4".

[wheelchairman]

I have like 4 years till I can get my ccw so thats not a factor at the moment. I will prob get a titanium for my ccw pistol anyway

[Cue-Ball]

Then get the 4" No reason to have the 2 in unless you are trying to hide it.

[kodiak1232003]

Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

Then get the 4" No reason to have the 2 in unless you are trying to hide it.

x2

[PONY_DRIVER]

4" for GP, 2" for concealed.

[Toyoda]

I would shoot a 2" airweight with .357 before you buy one.

It is the only pistol that has ever left a mark on me, but it sure made me grin.

but yea, 4".

[Budd]

4" for sure - and don't shoot .38's through it. Do some research as to why.

[Budd]

Just a hint - it has to do with OAL.

.38's with a 125gr bullet will be at about 1.455"
.357's with a 125gr bullet will be about 1.590"

You can buy Cowboy action loads if you want less recoil of the .357 magnum.

[Numidian]

Budd you're the first person I've ever seen say not to shoot 38 through a 357....

Are you saying just for that gun or for any 357?

[Budd]

Originally Posted by Numidian

Budd you're the first person I've ever seen say not to shoot 38 through a 357....

Are you saying just for that gun or for any 357?

It is not that you "can't" but arguments have been made that the shorter chambered .38 in a .357 revolver will cause increased wear to the throat and have pre-mature timing and subsequent barrel ware.

The cylinder of a revolver is not a straight threw shot in each chamber - but is tapered at the end to get it to line up with the throat/barrel. The .38 is short enough to not have a good "approach" and cause increased ware.

Just theory - but with handloads or buying CAS loads - why shoot the .38?

If it is for range time and lead is not allowed(CAS or HP's) - Uni-cor makes a full encapsulated FP that is indoor range friendly to load.

[wheelchairman]

Only reason I have to shoot 38 is the cost reason. I dont have a problem with the recoil but 38 is just alot cheaper until i buy a reloader.

the increased wear will probably not be a factor as I shoot maybe 200 rounds per month out of it so its not like it is a comp pistol that you shoot 500 + a week

[kodiak1232003]

Originally Posted by wheelchairman

Only reason I have to shoot 38 is the cost reason. I dont have a problem with the recoil but 38 is just alot cheaper until i buy a reloader.

the increased wear will probably not be a factor as I shoot maybe 200 rounds per month out of it so its not like it is a comp pistol that you shoot 500 + a week

or just buy a RUGER,

shoot whatever you want,


and have the gun outlast like 3 generations of your family line....


my wife and i rent a gp100 4" barrel that probably has 30,000 rounds through it and it looks/works like its brand new.

now, granted, we didn't pull out our micrometer, but this thing was shooting 2" groups @ 25yards. thats good enough for me!!!!

here in cali, they go for about $550.00, but i would snap up a used one without a second thought.

[wheelchairman]

I'd be in the same boat with the ruger and the gun would cost twice as much to begin with

With the taurus I can get it for about 300 less than most ruger revolvers and that 300 could buy me most of a dillon 550

[kodiak1232003]

Originally Posted by wheelchairman

I'd be in the same boat with the ruger and the gun would cost twice as much to begin with

With the taurus I can get it for about 300 less than most ruger revolvers and that 300 could buy me most of a dillon 550

yup, taurus is a bit cheaper. they seem to have pretty good quality though.

i cross-checked a bunch of different stores and all of them had sent back a handful of taurus's but none could really remember the last ruger they sent. and this was while i wasn't really looking for one.

that and the rental swayed me to ruger. (along with ergonomics, of course)

[NVScouter]

It is not that you "can't" but arguments have been made that the shorter chambered .38 in a .357 revolver will cause increased wear to the throat and have pre-mature timing and subsequent barrel ware.

The cylinder of a revolver is not a straight threw shot in each chamber - but is tapered at the end to get it to line up with the throat/barrel. The .38 is short enough to not have a good "approach" and cause increased ware.

Just theory - but with handloads or buying CAS loads - why shoot the .38?

This would only apply if shooting .38 special "hot loads" not target grade loads. The amount of heat/cup generated on cheap 158gr SWC is nothing compared to .38+P+ or .357mag loads.

[jstandle]

Originally Posted by Budd

Just theory - but with handloads or buying CAS loads - why shoot the .38?

Can you get CAS loads cheaper than like the Winchester Target .38's at Wal-mart ? I think the last time I was there it was like $23 for 100 rounds.

[rocknbronco]

So did you ever get your Taurus I will say two for concealed and as a former owner of Taurus revolvers they are great.

[Budd]

Originally Posted by jstandle

Can you get CAS loads cheaper than like the Winchester Target .38's at Wal-mart ? I think the last time I was there it was like $23 for 100 rounds.

Not that I know of. I think the CAS loads are around $15/50.

Handloads pay off huge for the .357 magnum.

[wheelchairman]

Originally Posted by rocknbronco

So did you ever get your Taurus I will say two for concealed and as a former owner of Taurus revolvers they are great.

I havent yet and it might actually get put on hold for a while as I might have found a killer deal on a drivetrain for my project.

[Halogrinder]

i have a .357 stainless taurus tracker in 4inch. i fuggin love that gun. my 5'6'' 105 lb woman shoots it with ease. its compensated, 7 shot and rear sight adjustable.

[rocknbronco]

Originally Posted by wheelchairman

I havent yet and it might actually get put on hold for a while as I might have found a killer deal on a drivetrain for my project.

I know all to well how that goes as a man whom suffers from multi project vehicleism and multi armism.

[wheelchairman]

Originally Posted by rocknbronco

I know all to well how that goes as a man whom suffers from multi project vehicleism and multi armism.

Yeah I had been wantin to find a 4.3 vortec to go into my project im gonna be startin so when I found a wrecked 98 blazer 4x4 with a rebuilt engine and tranny for 500 bucks I had to jump on it. Figure this will get me my engine, tranny, wiring harness, steering column, sell the tcase for either a 208 or 300 and I'm gonna have the air cond. hooked up for winter wheelin

a 4.3 with the 4l60 is hard to find for under 800 and both of these are freshly rebuild with the receipt for both the gun will come at a later date just gonna get my willys started first

[rocknbronco]

Congrats on the deal.