bannockburn
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Especially now that new grips in real ivory are unobtainable. I would've thought it'd be a big boom for Bar S.
We got a live one!Whenever I see a lot of beautiful guns, like these SA's, I feel like a Soldier on leave in Bangkock, with a pocket full of rubbers and a few hundred bucks.
SemiWe got a live one!
Have you ever had a chance to compare your 357 with a 44 Vaquero? Curious about how the 357 would be as far as loudness. I gave my 44 to my wife thinking that a 357 686 would be a bit lower on the DB, but after shooting it last night I'd say the 686 is louder then the 44 when shooting mags. I have had tinnitus in the past, luckily it went away after switching professions, but my ears are very sensitive to loud sound these days.The other two are new Vaqueros in 38/357. I couldn't decide which I wanted so I bought them both.
Sorry, I have not shot a .44 Vaquero against the .357. I can tell you the .45 Colt is not as loud as the .357.Have you ever had a chance to compare your 357 with a 44 Vaquero? Curious about how the 357 would be as far as loudness. I gave my 44 to my wife thinking that a 357 686 would be a bit lower on the DB, but after shooting it last night I'd say the 686 is louder then the 44 when shooting mags. I have had tinnitus in the past, luckily it went away after switching professions, but my ears are very sensitive to loud sound these days.
But see, that grip just makes such a fugly gun.
My understanding is that the smaller diameter bullet fires at a higher frequency, which creates the sharp sound we equate with loudness. People at the range complain more about the 327 Federal Magnum than the 41 or 44, the latter of which is as much about the concussion of a stout load. I believe the most infamous for being ungodly "loud" is the 30 Carbine. 9mm always gets my attention when close to me.Have you ever had a chance to compare your 357 with a 44 Vaquero? Curious about how the 357 would be as far as loudness. I gave my 44 to my wife thinking that a 357 686 would be a bit lower on the DB, but after shooting it last night I'd say the 686 is louder then the 44 when shooting mags. I have had tinnitus in the past, luckily it went away after switching professions, but my ears are very sensitive to loud sound these days.
My understanding is that the smaller diameter bullet fires at a higher frequency, which creates the sharp sound we equate with loudness. People at the range complain more about the 327 Federal Magnum than the 41 or 44, the latter of which is as much about the concussion of a stout load. I believe the most infamous for being ungodly "loud" is the 30 Carbine. 9mm always gets my attention when close to me.
My understanding is that the smaller diameter bullet fires at a higher frequency, which creates the sharp sound we equate with loudness. People at the range complain more about the 327 Federal Magnum than the 41 or 44, the latter of which is as much about the concussion of a stout load. I believe the most infamous for being ungodly "loud" is the 30 Carbine. 9mm always gets my attention when close to me.
It's actually all of the above. It's the high pressure coupled with the small bore and relatively large powder charge.Actually it is the cartridge's operating pressure, getting above 30,000 psi and any gun is very loud.
If you want really loud try a 9x25, now that is loud.
My thoughts too as I am finding, thanks for the ammo suggestion. She enjoys shooting 44 spl and prefers the 44 over a shotgun for HD.Gerald, 44 specials will be much quieter than full bore 357's and should prove similarly effective with the right load, 44 special gold dots are a great load.