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The .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum, .357 S&W Magnum, .357 Magnum, or 9×33mmR (as it is known in unofficial metric designation) is a smokeless powder cartridge with a 0.357 in (9.07 mm) bullet diameter. It was created by Elmer Keith , Phillip B. Sharpe, [ 2 ] and Douglas B. Wesson [ 2 ] [ 3 ] of firearm manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester .
It is a .357 Magnum case lengthened 0.300 inches (7.6 mm). [3] Based on the .357 Magnum cartridge, a revolver or single-shot pistol designed for the .357 Remington Maximum will chamber and fire the .360 Dan Wesson, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .38 Long Colt, and .38 Short Colt cartridges.
The COP .357 is an American 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered for .357 Magnum.The double-action weapon is about twice as wide and substantially heavier than the typical .25 automatic pistol, though its relatively compact size and powerful cartridge made it an option for a defensive weapon or a police backup gun.
The .357 SIG (designated as the 357 Sig by the SAAMI [2] and 357 SIG by the C.I.P. [1] or 9×22 mm in official metric notation) is a bottlenecked rimless centrefire handgun cartridge developed by the Swiss-German firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer, in cooperation with ammunition manufacturer Federal Premium.
The FN FNP pistol is a series of semi-automatic, polymer-framed pistols manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, by FNH USA, a division of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. [5] The handgun debuted in early 2006 and is variously chambered for the 9×19mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG and .45 ACP cartridges. [6] [7]
S&W Model 28, 4 in barrel Showing stamped nomenclature on barrel unique to model 28. The Smith & Wesson (S&W) Model 28, also known as the Highway Patrolman, is an N-frame revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge, in production from 1954 to 1986.
The Blackhawk is a popular base gun for custom work. This one is a cooperative effort by members of the American Pistolsmith's Guild. Variation of Ruger Blackhawk of all-steel construction and a number of retro features including .357-size frame and steel micro sight. There is a Bisley Grip Variation and a selection of calibers-.44 Special ...
The FBI issued the Model 13 with round butt and 3" heavy barrel shortly before switching to semi-automatic pistols. [4] The Model 13 was the last revolver issued by the FBI. It was an unqualified success with Special Agents. The round-butt K-frame with 3” barrel in .357 Magnum proved to be an ideal sidearm for an investigative agency. [5]