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Home<\/a> \u00bb Ammunition<\/a> \u00bb Throwback Thursday: .357 Magnum \u2014 A Useful and Exciting Cartridge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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There are few go-anywhere, do-anything handgun cartridges. Some are lacking in power and accuracy for personal defense and hunting. Many handguns do not have sufficient accuracy to qualify as truly versatile.<\/p>\n

The .357 Magnum<\/a> was introduced in 1935, making it a relative newcomer in the handgun world. This cartridge gives its users many options, from the ability to load very light loads for practice and small-game hunting, to powerful loads that will take medium-size game. For those willing to master the handgun, the .357 Magnum is still the cartridge with the most versatility. In personal defense, the Magnum\u2019s wound potential is proven beyond any question.<\/p>\n

.357 Magnum Overview<\/h2>\n

The .357 Magnum is based on the .38 Special<\/a>. The well-balanced and accurate .38 did not prove to be a good manstopper with the factory RNL loading. The advent of the automobile bandit doing his deeds and escaping in the safety of a steel and heavy wood reinforced vehicle presented a severe problem. For this reason, several European special units still deploy the .357 Magnum revolver \u2014 an automobile is the usual escape vehicle.<\/p>\n

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