So many folks are so used to the "Highway Patrol" aspect of the .357 in pistol format, that they are truly amazed to hear the fps figures that a longer (carbine) will turn out with the round.
Lot's of fun with it.
And pretty flat-shooting, too.
I got a good deal on an H&R Handygun in .357 Maximum. I could not find any ammo but did find 50 empty cases. Of course it would also fire any other .38, .357 mag load.
Since it was a single shot, there was no worry about seating depth or bullet profile for reliable functioning.
I loaded the fifty cases with a mild to slightly hot load, still well below max. That had to be one of the most pleasant little field guns I ever owned. It was light, had a nice flip up rear sight and was more than a little accurate. Wish I still had it.
Handygun was a good and proper name for it.