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Just got myself a Taurus 605, and haven't had time to test out much different ammo. What I'm using after a quick bit of experimentation is .38+P Gold Dots in it, with two speed strips of 125gr Hornady Frontier .357s.

The Hornadys seem to have a good bit of punch, and the ballistics table backs that up, but the specs there are for an 8" barrel. Anybody done much experimenting with 2" .357s to get a better idea of what works best?

Speer makes some ammo that is specifically designed for short bbl pistols.

That's what I keep in my Taurus.

Lumberjack98 wrote:Speer makes some ammo that is specifically designed for short bbl pistols.

It is also what was recommended to me for my 642. It is very accurate ammunition.
Jason

Speer gold dot for short barrel

do yourself a favor and find a local police supply shop
I can buy a box of 50 for about 20 bucks vs 20 rounds for 20 bucks!
same stuff

if you look at the part #s they are the same
the stuff at the police store won't specify "short barrel" on it whereas the civillian stuff will

but, it's the same round

I have shot the 38 +P 135g from my 642, it's accurate and stout but controllable

If you want to use a 357mag load, try the Remington 125gr Golden Saber. It's hotter than any 38 +P load but not full power 357. The 125gr 357 Mag Gold Dot load is a max load.

HighVelocity wrote: The 125gr 357 Mag Gold Dot load is a max load.

I carry them thar Speer GoldDots fer mah Taurus 2" .357 MaaAAAAaaagnum. One Speed Loader, one speed strip. cause I'm cool lahk that.
Titanium frame, with a Crimson Trace laser grip.

okay, I'm done

I shoot the Speer Gold Dots. Comfortable gun to carry, but kicks the snot out of you.

I also carry the .38spl 135gr +P Gold Dot in my snub .357.

DSARGE wrote:I shoot the Speer Gold Dots. Comfortable gun to carry, but kicks the snot out of you.

I heard that.
but just imagine the kick it gives the DB that gets tagged with that.