The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...

The Magnum Research Desert Eagle is one of the most recognizable pistols today. While the Desert Eagle is best known for being chambered in .50 Action Express and .44 Magnum, a .357 Magnum version ...

One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the .357 Magnum (9x33mmR) cartridge was for decades the most powerful commercially available round. Invented in 1934, the ...

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This article is for information only. Always follow local laws, secure firearms safely, and get qualified training before using a firearm. Small .357 Magnum snub-nose revolvers pack more punch than ...

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In a nutshell, the 357 Magnum is a cannon compared to the mild-mannered 38 Special. The magnum has a longer case, can fire heavier bullets, and produces more than double the pressure. Here’s a quick ...