Hello,
I read (ahem...skim) a lot of threads on THR comparing calibers for self defense. In the frequent .45 vs .357 discussions, one thing that keeps coming up is the loudness of the .357 indoors. People often say that, in order to save their hearing, they'd much rather fire a .45 indoors rather than a .357.
I've never fired a .357 without hearing protection. I know that it's a lot louder than a .38. (People certainly perk up at the range when I fire .357.) But just how loud are we talking about? Specifically, how much hearing damage are we talking about if one were to fire a .357 indoors without protection? Is a .38 that much safer?
Also, does anyone know how a .357 compare (in loudness) to a 12 gauge shotgun?
I own a 2" Ruger SP101 in .357. Obviously, I'm specifically interested in the loudness of that particular handgun, but I'd appreciate input in general. Thanks in advance.
I read (ahem...skim) a lot of threads on THR comparing calibers for self defense. In the frequent .45 vs .357 discussions, one thing that keeps coming up is the loudness of the .357 indoors. People often say that, in order to save their hearing, they'd much rather fire a .45 indoors rather than a .357.
I've never fired a .357 without hearing protection. I know that it's a lot louder than a .38. (People certainly perk up at the range when I fire .357.) But just how loud are we talking about? Specifically, how much hearing damage are we talking about if one were to fire a .357 indoors without protection? Is a .38 that much safer?
Also, does anyone know how a .357 compare (in loudness) to a 12 gauge shotgun?
I own a 2" Ruger SP101 in .357. Obviously, I'm specifically interested in the loudness of that particular handgun, but I'd appreciate input in general. Thanks in advance.