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Dave B.
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Dave B. asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationHunting · 5 years ago

Should I get a .45 LC or a .357 magnum?

In the next month or two, I'm going to be buying a single-action revolver. The revolver is purely for recreation: target shooting, and possibly cowboy action shooting down the road.

I've identified the model I want, but it is available in .45 LC and .357 magnum. The .45 is, to me, more "cowboy," which is part of the appeal of the gun. On the other hand, I have another .357 mag, and a .38 special, so that is a consideration.

I don't need a wide variety of ammo available, as this will not be used for hunting or self defense. Which would you choose?

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  • Missourian
    Lv 4
    5 years ago
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    another 45LC vote. Far more fun to shoot than a .357 for me...but as others have said...45 Colt will drive you to reload. The good news is that is a great thing. 45 Colt can be loaded to Cowboy Action low pressure up to and beyond 44 Magnum. Originally produced as a black powder round means plenty of room for hot loads. Which leads me inextricably to my final point. In revolvers, to my knowledge, only the Rugers will handle these loads in single action firearms.

    Whether you decide on the 357 or 45 Colt...keep in mind, Blackhawk by Ruger can be had with a convertible cylinder to be both 357/38 plus 9mm NATO AND a 45LC plus 45ACP . Just something to think about. Link in the comments...

  • foodcritic
    5 years ago

    both.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    ,45 Colt would be a good choice

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You can buy it but you won't shoot it pussy

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  • The Freak Show
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I have a Colt SAA clone in .357 I chose that over.45LC to keep my reloading simple since I already have several other guns in that cartridge. There's no right or wrong answer. Unless you plan to load the rounds with black powder, you arent really getting the vintage experience anyway, so just pick the better cartridge. To me, that's the .38/.357.

  • USAFisnumber1
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I have one of each.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I'd recommend .357 Mag for the versatility of the cartridge. For recreation, hunting, defense, you've got the .38 Special, .38 Special +p, and the .357 Mag all as viable options. I haven't tried .38 Long Colt because I have no idea where to get it around here. Not really an in-demand cartridge.

  • jadamgrd
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    To keep in the spirit of the CSA I would choose the .45 LC and not even consider the .357 mag.

  • Andy
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    The .45 Colt hands down. It's also a great cartridge to reload for.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    .45 Colt. Cowboys didn't use a .357 Magnum, which was invented by Elmer Keith and Smith & Wesson about 1934. Besides, the .45 Colt is way cooler.

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