This discussion adds to my struggles in what to carry in my king cobra. On one hand a fbi load type round works in both my guns but if you got a 357- USE it! lol. I’m thinking Remington 158gr sjhp
Too many choices! That’s a good thing
I carry Federal HST Micro 130 grain 38+P in my SP101 after I saw this ballistic report from LuckyGunner. Through a 2" barrel, .73" average expansion with all 5 shots, average 13" penetration and very easy to manage recoil. I'm in no way an expert but it looks good to me. I shoot very few 357 rounds these days and almost never carry it. The exception is when I walk the dog and carry a 5" GP100 due to the number of large black bears in our neighborhood. They've always gone the other direction when they spot us....so far.I love the .357 and right now own probably own around 30-35. Most of you know I have an addiction to 3" K frames especially the .357. I carry a 3" K frame 95% of the time and the rest I just throw a Model 60 in my pocket. For years, I used .357 ammo for carry, but lately I've had a real change of heart. Started with the very informative test that was done by luckygunner.com. If you haven't read it, it is worth the time. Go to their website and click on labs. Their testing was mainly comparing 2" and 4" barrel loads. What I realized is today there are some damn fine 38 Special +P loads available that do as well as sometimes better than the .357 loads especially out of a short barrel which makes them much more manageable especially for follow up shots. Since studying the article, I did some unscientific testing of my own loading up a variety of loads and I'm satisfied that in a revolver you can get all you need with +P 38 Special. If you have the chance also to read the articles and book by the NY cop that did a lot of stakeouts. I think his name is Crillo or something like that. He was a firm believer in .38 Wadcutters for SD in a snub nose. He wanted penetration and didn't care about expansion. I guess with the right shot placement, penetration is all you need.
Carried this one a few times
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These a few less times
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PS. I don’t know why the 686 pic uploaded twice.
How is the reliability with that Kimber?Here is the sweet spot, at least for me, when it comes to .357 revolvers:
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Why, have you heard of any problems with the K6S?How is the reliability with that Kimber?
Do you really think that SA shooting in a self defense incident would be prudent?My sp 101 has become my favorite for EDC. It's small enough I hardly notice it but even with the 2.25" barrel I can hit an 8" plate at 25 yards using single action.
Could you reload once or twice with a violent criminal actor running at you from a distance of several feet?She's only 5 rounds but 2 speed loaders fit nicely in the pocket.
For your information I train and shoot daily. Not only do I shoot single action for accuracy but quick double action from draw at close range. In the case of an active shooter situation I would definitely have time for single action. Shooting quick from the holster in double action from 3-5 yards I constantly hit the bullseye. I shoot over 15000 rounds a year training for any possibility and am confident in my speed loader reloads.Do you really think that SA shooting in a self defense incident would be prudent?
Could you reload once or twice with a violent criminal actor running at you from a distance of several feet?
I respectfully recommend that you look into some realistic SD training
I was referring to training by instructors in realistic, lawful defensive shooting. That is not something that one does "daily". You are referring to practice.For your information I train and shoot daily.
I have a close relativeI carry this frequently. I usually load it with +P .38 special in a non rural setting.
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I have owned 2 of the 2" K6s and loved both of them. Kimber Makes a great Revolver. Very Smooth and Unique DA Trigger. I could almost stage mine and shoot SA. Sold 1st one to a guy who had more money than sense and had to have it right then. 2nd I sold because I wanted one of the newer DA/SA Models. I tried one and really like the fact that I could shoot it SA, but the DA didn't feel the same. I am probably going to wind up with a 3" DAO.I second the Kimber K6s!
It’s my year round EDC sweet spot 90% of the time. Totally reliable with roughly 700 rounds of .38 special & 300 of .357 magnum. Summers IWB in a Tucker Texas Heritage. And the rest of the year the Mika pocket holster carries in an outer garment pocket (coat, jacket, or vest). View attachment 906634View attachment 906635
Could you reload once or twice with a violent criminal actor running at you from a distance of several feet?
I respectfully recommend that you look into some realistic SD training