Primary & Secondary Podcast P&S ModCast 357 - The 357 Magnum
Oct 6, 2023
Firearms expert Darryl Bolke, gun enthusiast Caleb Giddings, tactical instructor Bryan Eastridge, law enforcement officer Chuck Haggard, and firearms instructor Steve Shields discuss the history and design of the 357 Magnum revolver, the reliability of revolvers as backup weapons, the rise and fall of the Model 20 and 21 handguns, gun options for the 357 Magnum round, the power and limitations of the 357 Magnum round, exploring firearms and ammunition performance, bullet types and loads, developing a penetrating load for windshield glass and critical organs, ethical shooting and effective penetration, the musket ball pistol bullet analogy, effective calibers for self-defense, shooting 200 rounds of 357, preserving knowledge and passion for revolvers, and the versatility of revolvers.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The History and Design of the 357 Magnum Revolver
04:49 • 10min
Reliability of Revolvers and History of the 38 Special Round
14:29 • 6min
The Rise and Fall of the Model 20 and 21 Handguns
20:05 • 18min
Gun options for the 357 Magnum round and discussion on the Model 28 Highway Patrolman
37:54 • 5min
The Power and Limitations of the 357 Magnum Round
43:10 • 10min
Exploring Firearms and Ammunition Performance
52:55 • 12min
Bullet Types and Loads
01:04:44 • 10min
Developing a Penetrating Load for Windshield Glass and Critical Organs
01:14:30 • 5min
Ethical Shooting and Effective Penetration
01:19:21 • 15min
The Musket Ball Pistol Bullet Analogy and Bullet Configuration
01:34:44 • 6min
Effective Calibers for Self-Defense
01:40:23 • 15min
Shooting 200 Rounds of 357 and Teasing New Products
01:55:36 • 2min
Preserving Knowledge and Passion for Revolvers
01:57:20 • 3min
The Versatility of Revolvers
01:59:55 • 31min
Wrap-up and Preview of Future Episodes
02:31:00 • 3min