Though .38 Special and .357 Magnum would seem to be different diameter chamberings, they are in fact identical, as at 0.357 inches (9.07 mm), they both have the same bullet diameter.

The .357 was designed in response to crime problems within the U.S during the 1920’s through 30’s. Prior to the release of the .357, the standard police service cartridge was the .38 special.

Jun 18, 2022 · Created by Smith & Wesson during the Great Depression, in the past eight decades the .357 Mag. cartridge has seen no shortage in popularity nor the amount of models …

Oct 2, 2024 · The .357 Magnum was developed in stages by a group of people in the 1930s, first as a wildcat cartridge loaded by Elmer Keith and then as a commercial ammunition round …

Almost a century after its debut, the 357 Magnum remains incredibly popular and effective for hunting, target shooting, law enforcement and self-defense. Legendary gun writer Dick Metcalf …

The famous .357 Magnum, the original magnum pistol cartridge, was introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson as the world's most powerful handgun cartridge. For over 20 years it was simply …

The 357 Magnum is a popular, highly versatile cartridge for handguns and rifles that is known for its exceptional stopping power, terminal penetration, and accuracy in short to medium ranges.

Jan 3, 2026 · The .357 Magnum is legendary—but its “power” comes with risks most people don’t talk about.In this video, we break down where the .357 came from, why it earn...

Dec 30, 2025 · Turkish authorities detained 357 individuals suspected of links to the Islamic State in a nationwide operation on Tuesday (Dec 30), a day after three police officers and six …

ISTANBUL, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Turkish police detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against Islamic State on Tuesday, the interior minister said, a day after three police officers …