Newfag here, what's barrel length really effect in something like a .357 Magnum?
>>30390027
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/357mag.html
>>30390027
357 uses slow burning powders so a 2" snub gives worse ballistics in 357 than .40 but twice the recoil due to excessive powder that does nothing
>>30390970
So why does anyone still use it?
Can you just buy and or handload a less shit powder?
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/357mag.html
Gee I wonder if a short barrel will affect muh boolet speed
>>30391020
If you're within 10 feet of someone and shoot five rounds of .357 magnum center mass into them it won't matter if it's going 900 fps or 1200 fps.
>>30390027
affect
>>30390027
It affects the ability to conceal, that's the whole purpose of a snub.
When you're shooting a snub you're likely within 1 -3 yards max.
Ballistics are pointless at this range, but you still want to wreck their shit so get a 2.25 inch sp101 load it with the hottest magnum you can find.
>>30391159
You don't like the Walther PPK for maximum conceal + stopping power at that distance?
>>30391020
People keep using it because they either have 4"+ barrels or are funds who still think their snubbies are relevant.
>>30390970
>>30391020
Under 3", .38 +P is a better option.
People buy .357 snubs because they're retarded and don't know any better.
