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.357 for concealed carry
« on: Today at 01:14:05 AM »
I carry my SP101 with a 2.25 inch barrel in .357. In the summer for better concealment its a shield 9mm. I have never shot the .357 without hearing protection, and have always been afraid of what that may do to my hearing if I did have to shoot it without hearing protection. Especially since I only have hearing in one ear, due to losing the hearing in my other ear when I had mumps at 5 years old. I'm very cautious with the hearing I have left, and it worries me at any time having to possibly shoot my short barreled 357 without hearing protection. Especially if it was indoors. For that reason I have been thinking of switching to 38 +P rounds. Anyone ever shoot a 357 indoors with no hearing protection? If so what did it do to your hearing?
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Re: .357 for concealed carry
« Reply #1 on: Today at 01:43:28 AM »
personaly i think theyre to loud. if a 9s not enough id carry a 40. id bet if you were inside and shot someone it would hurt you as much as them ;) but then ive never beem a fan of the 357 anyway. ive owned some but rareley kept them lone. only ones i own is my second handgun, a stainless 357 blackhawk that i havent sk=hot in a deade and a marlin 94 that i shoot quite a bit but at 38 spec level
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Re: .357 for concealed carry
« Reply #2 on: Today at 03:02:06 AM »
That Shield 9mm is plenty for self defense, just carry good ammo in it any you'll be fine. The difference in real-world shootings between any of the typical carry calibers is minimal.  Be sure to train and practice, that will give you a better result than carrying a more powerful cartridge - especially out of a 2.25" revolver.
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Re: .357 for concealed carry
« Reply #3 on: Today at 04:41:07 AM »
 Kind of always had a liking for a steel framed revolver. I have other long barreled revolvers, but the SP101 is the only one I have that is suitable for CC. I do own more than I need plastic pistol semis. Grew up shooting revolvers, and just have more of a liking for them than plastic semi's. I do have a 5 inch steel frame 1911 but its just a bit more to conceal. I do have a steel framed Interarms Star in .40 that I've always liked. Maybe I need to dust it off and start carrying it again. 

I agree well placed shots with a 9mm with good ammo is plenty. 
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