Thanks for that info-I’ve only fired the .357 at the range-and I’ve never fired it at night-I sleep with the .38 under my pillow-have for years-if I need to go out on the property to investigate a noise at night, I have a 12 gauge pump by the sofa that I pick up-the flash and noise from that would be a bitch, but I would probably not need more than one shot-hopefully...
Notice the flash beyond the muzzle next time you are at the range with your .357. Even a 6” barrel will have it, though less.
And go to the range when it’s dusk, sun going down.
From what I’ve read and been told, powder is still burning on a .357 after it leaves the muzzle. Unless it’s in a rifle!