Best ammo for 2" .357?

KD5NRH · Post by **KD5NRH** » Thu May 03, 2007 4:22 am

Just got myself a Taurus 605, and haven't had time to test out much different ammo. What I'm using after a quick bit of experimentation is .38+P Gold Dots in it, with two speed strips of 125gr Hornady Frontier .357s.

The Hornadys seem to have a good bit of punch, and the ballistics table backs that up, but the specs there are for an 8" barrel. Anybody done much experimenting with 2" .357s to get a better idea of what works best?

Lumberjack98 · Post by **Lumberjack98** » Thu May 03, 2007 7:54 am

Speer makes some ammo that is specifically designed for short bbl pistols.

That's what I keep in my Taurus.

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Thu May 03, 2007 8:02 am

Lumberjack98 wrote:Speer makes some ammo that is specifically designed for short bbl pistols.

It is also what was recommended to me for my 642. It is very accurate ammunition.
Jason

ccoker · Post by **ccoker** » Thu May 03, 2007 8:58 am

Speer gold dot for short barrel

do yourself a favor and find a local police supply shop
I can buy a box of 50 for about 20 bucks vs 20 rounds for 20 bucks!
same stuff

if you look at the part #s they are the same
the stuff at the police store won't specify "short barrel" on it whereas the civillian stuff will

but, it's the same round

I have shot the 38 +P 135g from my 642, it's accurate and stout but controllable

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Thu May 03, 2007 9:20 am

If you want to use a 357mag load, try the Remington 125gr Golden Saber. It's hotter than any 38 +P load but not full power 357. The 125gr 357 Mag Gold Dot load is a max load.

pbandjelly · Post by **pbandjelly** » Thu May 03, 2007 9:41 am

HighVelocity wrote: The 125gr 357 Mag Gold Dot load is a max load.

I carry them thar Speer GoldDots fer mah Taurus 2" .357 MaaAAAAaaagnum. One Speed Loader, one speed strip. cause I'm cool lahk that.
Titanium frame, with a Crimson Trace laser grip.

okay, I'm done

DSARGE · Post by **DSARGE** » Thu May 03, 2007 5:28 pm

I shoot the Speer Gold Dots. Comfortable gun to carry, but kicks the snot out of you.

Syntax360 · Post by **Syntax360** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:04 am

I also carry the .38spl 135gr +P Gold Dot in my snub .357.

pbandjelly · Post by **pbandjelly** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:10 am

DSARGE wrote:I shoot the Speer Gold Dots. Comfortable gun to carry, but kicks the snot out of you.

I heard that.
but just imagine the kick it gives the DB that gets tagged with that.