I’ve shot such loads and it flat stings from a 4”. But for rare self defense, if that’s what you want to carry. The platform was designed for regular use with .38 Specials and occasional use with full .357 Mag. They were really salty originally (magnums) then watered down some in the mid-late 70’s. I think the hot 125 gr smacking the forcing cone at the thin barrel threads did the worst damage.
Ruger and S&W both beefed up their platforms in response. The GP and L frames are the result.
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S&W K Frame and 180 gr Hardcast
- TM, 2024-10-20, 21:04
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- price of a new S&W 1500, day in the - jthomson, 2024-10-21, 06:08
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It’s pressure rated, but it’s hard on you and the gun.
- WB, 2024-10-20, 21:28
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125 gr
- TM, 2024-10-21, 07:27
- A lot of the bad mouthing of the 125 grain - Gary Reeder, 2024-10-21, 11:38
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The little K frame is a sweet piece. I have a 4" 66
- WB, 2024-10-21, 08:03
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2.5" K Frame
- TM, 2024-10-21, 08:57
- I saw Jurras take a nice Black Bear in Murphy NC - Gary Reeder, 2024-10-21, 12:27
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I did the same thing on a little larger scale
- WB, 2024-10-21, 09:53
- For those attempting those figures, go slow. In 4 loading - Gary Reeder, 2024-10-22, 14:54
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2.5" K Frame
- TM, 2024-10-21, 08:57
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125 gr
- TM, 2024-10-21, 07:27