I believe I met my match...

[Greybeard]

Like someone else said, the first thing I did to the new 340 was to replace that factory grip that does not cover the backstrap. 158 grain 357s out of those 12 ounce guns hurts worse than full-blown loads of .454 out of a 7 1/2" Super Red Hawk.

[Jumping Frog]

My first experience with a Scandium J-Frame was about 5 years ago, and it was the first time I'd shot a .357 in over 20 years. It was a gun that belonged to my shooting instructor, who basically "dared" me to put 5 rounds on a 7 yd target in 15 seconds.

My first time shooting heavy duty .357 through a Scandium J-Frame was also at a course about 5 years ago.

I had shot .357 with my mid-70's Ruger Security-Six for years, and didn't consider .357 to be a caliber to worry about recoil, so I wasn't too worried about the Scandium J-Frame.

Yowza! Was I wrong.

Best description I could think of was shooting that was like driving a motorcycle at 45 mph and slapping a mailbox while you drive by.

[The Annoyed Man]

Best description I could think of was shooting that was like driving a motorcycle at 45 mph and slapping a mailbox while you drive by.

I think that may be the money quote here, because that about nails what it felt like.

[HotLeadSolutions]

I had a similar experience shooting the same load out of a Ruger LCR .357!!
After shooting it, I decided to stick with the .38+p rounds that I normally carry....

[Greybeard]

Naaaaaah, Ruger LCR is a pussycat compared to the factory-gripped 12-ounce Smiths. It's factory grip covers the back strap and the gun is a solid 3 ounces heavier.

[Divided Attention]

The biggest recoil I have EVER experienced in a handgun was a 10 5/8" barrell model 29-3 silhouette gun with 250gr /1600fps custom loads. Shot at a Turkey at 150meters. I was up off the palette was many years ago when I could get off the ground that fast) and had handed off the weapon before the turkey fell (yes I hit it!) BUT that was the one and ONLY time I fired that weapon. I walked away with a very sore shoulder and a bloody elbow where it slammed it into the concrete pad. I went back to my 6" model 19 357.

I can totally relate to the slapping the mailbox! That silhouette gun was impressive - way more than the scandium frame 45 we just sold.

One question... guys get a man card.... what about us gals?

[The Annoyed Man]

One question... guys get a man card.... what about us gals?

You don't need them. You gals have childbirth. None of us guys are "man enough" for that.

[WildBill]

One question... guys get a man card.... what about us gals?

You don't need them. You gals have childbirth. None of us guys are "man enough" for that.

I think you should quit while you're ahead.

[The Annoyed Man]

One question... guys get a man card.... what about us gals?

You don't need them. You gals have childbirth. None of us guys are "man enough" for that.

I think you should quit while you're ahead.

Hey, that was a compliment. I mean it. Women are much tougher than men. We're just posers compared to having a baby.

[Keith]

Great storey TAM. Its funny because im in the same boat. For years growing up and as an adult ive shot several magnum handguns. I used to own a .50 DEA. Ive never had a problem with recoil. When I would read posts about complaints i would think also (man up).

I bought a S&W Nite Guard 8 shot in .357 mag. Its also scandium very light gun(2 1/2 barrel). Took it to the range and for the first time in my life I had a gun were the recoil bothered me. I was shooting the same round Remmington 158 SJHP. I was kinda irritated as I originaly wanted the 7 shot stainless S&W pistol but fell in love with the Nite Guard and never had a recoil problem.

Kinda off subject but I will also add. For the shooter that buys a revolver and plans to use it at competitions or tactical training shoots. I have a huge problem trying to do a fast reload with a 8 shot speed loader. To many bullets moving around to line up with cylinder in a quik fashion. My son loves the pistol so I gave it to him. It is a great CCW gun being light just needs 125 grn med loads in her.

[threoh8]

I shot a .45 Colt Derringer once.

Once.

I think it's the only firearm I've ever fired that I didn't shoot at least one full gun-load through.

[Purplehood]

The smaller the nastier, obviously. I hate range-time with my .380 Micro Desert Eagle.

[Divided Attention]

Hey, that was a compliment. I mean it. Women are much tougher than men. We're just posers compared to having a baby.

TAM - The Pleasant Woman trained you well for all us "girls" THANKS!

[The Annoyed Man]

Hey, that was a compliment. I mean it. Women are much tougher than men. We're just posers compared to having a baby.

TAM - The Pleasant Woman trained you well for all us "girls" THANKS!

Are you kidding? I'm at least as afraid of her as I am of 158 grain full house .357s.