Field & Stream

357 Magnum vs 38 Special: What’s the Difference?

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 ...
American Rifleman

Testing The .357 Mag. Cartridge

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** As most readers know, the .357 ...
The National Interest

These Are the 5 Best .357 Magnum Guns Made by Man

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The .357 Magnum is considerably more powerful than its parent round the .38 Special. A .38 Special full metal jacket round will hit with the force of 189 pounds of ...
The National Interest

The .357 Magnum: 5 Best Guns of This Caliber To Ever Fire a Shot

The “Gun That Won The West,” the Winchester 1873 is perhaps the most recognizable of the lever-action rifles that were popular in nineteenth-century America. Today, Winchester still makes a variety of ...
Field & Stream

357 Magnum vs 38 Special: What’s the Difference?

_We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The 357 Magnum vs. 38 Special comparison might seem pointless since a revolver ...