Another novelty handgun? S&W .350

[Silvercreek Farmer]

I’d bet 90%+ of all X Frames sold, in any caliber, are novelties.

[TCLouis]

I'm waiting for the 360 Hammr version.
Use real 35 caliber boolits that I already cast.

[Jtarm]

Instead of “Hold my beer & watch this” guns, they had better come up with an answer to the King Cobra, K6S, and Taurus 856.

Carry guns are where it’s at with revolvers, and most people get that six is better than five.

[reddog81]

I’d bet 90%+ of all X Frames sold, in any caliber, are novelties.

A very significant percent of all guns sold are fired only a few rounds and then stashed away. Most gun owners I know buy a gun shoot a few rounds through it and call it good.

I've got a little over 500 rounds through my 460 XVR. Not a large number by any means, but probably more than most.

[FergusonTO35]

Ruger really whiffed by making the LCR a five shot and not 6. When people shop for snubbies at my side job shop, I always recommend the 856 first. I love J frames but honestly you get alot more for your money with the Taurus.

[megasupermagnum]

Ruger really whiffed by making the LCR a five shot and not 6. When people shop for snubbies at my side job shop, I always recommend the 856 first. I love J frames but honestly you get alot more for your money with the Taurus.

They didn't whiff at all. That 856 is not even comparable to an LCR. You could say the 856 is better than the SP101, and I may agree. I think the SP101 should have got an overhaul 20 years ago. The LCR though? Buy one in 327 federal. 6 shots, lots of power, 17 oz gun that fits in a pocket. The only thing it would benefit from is some real sights. The LCR in 327 is the biggest advance in pocket revolvers in my lifetime.

[megasupermagnum]

A very significant percent of all guns sold are fired only a few rounds and then stashed away. Most gun owners I know buy a gun shoot a few rounds through it and call it good.

I've got a little over 500 rounds through my 460 XVR. Not a large number by any means, but probably more than most.

I think by novelty people mean they buy them just because they are ridiculous. There absolutely are people who get one in 460 XVR, or 500 magnum and hunt big game with them. I would guess it's a lot less than 10%. There's nothing wrong with that. I own a single shot handgun in 458 win mag. I love that thing. I may even hunt with it for fun some day, but it is what it is. A novelty. Or if you want the shooting range to yourself, just fire a couple rounds with it. Anyone who stays after some full snort 458 through a 14" barrel and muzzle break wont bother you.

[Harter66]

Seems like in a X frame they'd have gone for the 360 buckslayer thing among other things it's 357 and a rimmed case..... But im not the marketing genius ......

[FergusonTO35]

They didn't whiff at all. That 856 is not even comparable to an LCR. You could say the 856 is better than the SP101, and I may agree. I think the SP101 should have got an overhaul 20 years ago. The LCR though? Buy one in 327 federal. 6 shots, lots of power, 17 oz gun that fits in a pocket. The only thing it would benefit from is some real sights. The LCR in 327 is the biggest advance in pocket revolvers in my lifetime.

I agree that the LCR is much more advanced than either the 856 or J-frame, but I still don't get why they didn't give the .38 version six shots. The size increase would be minimal and give it another advantage over other snubs. The SP-101 is heavy and overpriced, and most examples have a dreadful trigger pull. Unless you actually intend to shoot full tilt .357's all the time I wouldn't bother with it. Nobody carries .327 Federal around here, and other .32 caliber cartridges are very hit and miss and none are even close to reasonably priced. Not a big deal for the reloader, but for the person who doesn't they are going to have a hard time feeding it.

[MT Gianni]

It's crazy isn't it, I have no interest, but would be all in on a Ruger reintroduction of the 357 Max. Essentially the same cartridge with a far different platform.

[Texas by God]

My similar weight Winchester 94 in 38-55 holds seven shots. And I’d rather carry it around than any handgun bigger than a Ruger Blackhawk. Just me and my opinion.


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[charlie b]

We don't have straight wall rules here. Shelves are full of .223 and .300BO. No .357mag and very little .44mag. Tons of 9mm and .40. There is more .30 carry than .45acp. Weird.

PS I don't remember seeing any 350L at all.

[DougGuy]

I'm sure to get inquiries to hone cylinder throats so it will be cast friendly...

[fastdadio]

I'm sure to get inquiries to hone cylinder throats so it will be cast friendly...

Then comes all the posts looking for data for light loads.....

[BandeauRouge]

Then comes all the posts looking for data for light loads.....

then demand for a lever gun in it... or factory reduced recoil loads..

demands for "educational tips" on how to remove 38 special burn rings from the chambers..

a butt stock....