[Mr. K]

WHY NOT BOTH!

[Mr. K]

I would never recommend anything but a revolver for anyone who does not shoot often and become very experienced.

[Seruzawa]

None of these articles discuss the effects of the rounds downrange after they pass through the perp. It’s wasted energy and in an urban environment endangers innocent people. Which is why the police don’t use .357.

[Vaquero]

Apples? Meet Oranges.

Semi auto or revolver?

Both supersonic. 158gr 357 vs 155gr 10 (.40 caliber). About the same velocity.

10mm 180 standard bullet. Heavier bullet. Perhaps more knockdown power

357 maybe 180 gr. Max though 158 grain is standard

357 probably better penetration because it’s smaller.

Truth be told I wouldn’t want to get hit by either.

I would take either deer hunting though I find revolvers more reliable.

Many semi autos are lighter and easier to carry.

[Caipirabob]

Every Freeper on this thread:

[boknows]

.44 Magnum

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[PapaBear3625]

.357 has a muzzle energy of 730-790 joules, which was quite a bit more than the original 9mm (480 joules). However, modern 9mm +P is up to 617 joules.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

The .357 is my all time favorite on planet earth. It has it’s disadvantages but if I only had one handgun to last me a lifetime the .357 is the choice.

[G Larry]

I carry .357 w 200 gr. hard cast in Griz country.

I want the penetration.

I don’t carry larger because getting the second round on target is important for Griz.

[The Pack Knight]

Odd comparison. I can’t imagine anyone at the gun store thinking: “Should I buy a Delta Elite or a S&W 686?” Very different ammo with very different philosophies for very different guns.

Unless you are a reloader (confident enough to use your reloads for defensive purposes) or have access to specialty ammo, I’d probably go with .40 S&W over 10mm. Modern 10mm factory loads are lighter “FBI” loads that drive the same bullet to the same velocities as .40 S&W. That’s why .40 S&W was invented—when the FBI started demanding weaker 10mm loads, manufacturers realized you could fit a ballistically-similar load in a shorter case that would work in a smaller-framed pistol. .40 S&W is much more affordable and more readily available than 10mm.

.357 magnum is an extremely effective cartridge, with some caveats. Some suggest revolvers for casual or inexperienced shooters, and I tend to agree due to the ease of operation, but those shooters should be sticking with .38 +P due to the stiff recoil of most .357 loads out of most revolvers chambered for it. Also, double-action triggers can be tough to manage for inexperienced shooters (or even some experienced shooters). Deafening noise and blinding muzzle flash are also negatives, particularly for home defense at night. You need at least a 6” barrel to get the full advantage of .357 (though it is still very effective in 3 or 4”), which is great for hunting or for the range but unwieldy for carry.

[waterhill]

S&W makes a Model 610 which handles .40 cal AND 10mm. 6 rounds.

[Rannug]

Norway issues the 10mm to soldiers for protection from polar bears.
The 10mm was taken away from the FBI because too many of its members couldn’t handle it.
I love my 10.

[MarkL]

I'd recommend the .357, for the simple reason that if you don't reload, you can shoot A LOT of practice ammo using .38spl wadcutter commercial reloads, and with the lower recoil, someone who doesn't practice that much will be less prone to develop a flinch from shooting full combat loads all the time.

Revolvers are also simpler to shoot, and in some cases, safer - You don't have to worry about a round being chambered or not. And dealing with a failure to fire is simpler, as well as not having to deal with a jam.

But you really can't go wrong with either.

Mark

[Celtic Conservative]

Either will do the job if you do yours q in terms of shot placement. When I see these X vs. Y comparisons i always have to ask- can you hit anything with either one?

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