Early Smith & Wesson ads for the .357 revolvers contained the warning "Not for men of small stature" due to the recoil. It was pure marketing genius, as every small built guy ran out to buy one.
@@mikemerrill175 because someone said "Gurns! They for little men with little dicks who're afraid of big men with big dicks! Basically gun advertising since for ever."
@@aironnoles5588 id rather get shot with a red rider than a 22 lol. i wouldnt wanna get shot with one of those hi power pellet guns 1500fps and a 10grain bullet would hurt like hell
The fact that he showed us the fairest across the board and then the realistic ammo and THEN even more realistic carry guns. The amount of knowledge he puts in and the fairness he shows. We can’t be more grateful. Thank you good sir!!!
I agree totally. Back when the FBI decided to test 10mm against 9mm and .45ACP, they had already decided that all loads needed to have muzzle velocities of 950fps, as a scientific experimental control. This was easy with 9mm, a real stretch with .45, and at the time it was basically impossible with 10mm. This caliber was loaded to achieve 1200 and 1300fps back then. So the FBI had to pull 10mm bullets and download them artificially to make them "fair" against the other calibers. Even then, the 10mm still beat the others, so given that superior performance despite the handicap, the FBI officially chose 10mm as their issue ammo caliber for the next few years. But they never went past the "fair" test. They never got to testing and issuing "realistic" hot 10mm loads. So it was rather silly.
"However, because of donations to the Patreon account -- thank you, everybody -- this S&W Model 686-6 .357 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel has literally just appeared in my pocket."
I only have 2 .357’s, a Ruger SS blackhawk, and a S&W mod 19, read somewhere that shooting Magnum loads in the S&W regularly is not recommended, however since I’m 78 it’s a bit stout for me anyway so I usually stick with .38.
Both utterly inadequate for home defence in Tokyo, where all of these loads will just ping off the hide of a rampaging Godzilla. Perhaps a future video could cover this.
Vote Republican like your life depends on it because it does.DEMONRATS are commies.If another virus comes out of China,three should go in.Seal the southern border with mines,gun towers and troops!Ole'!
@@Grunt49 wow, you're a special kind of stupid. You want to introduce more viruses that don't have vaccines to the entire world? Beervirus took less than a week before it was everywhere in the world, you think a military virus wouldn't do the same?
I really enjoyed this video. Such a thorough test and I’m sure it took some time. I’ve been wanting to pit these two against each other in some gel for a while. Now I may have to haha! Great work!
You called making it as Fair as possible 44 Magnum a 44 Magnum in a 357 Magnum is a 357 Magnum a larger-diameter and smaller diameter 180 grain 357 is the heavy bullet for the 357 Magnum 320 grain is heavy bullet for the 44 Magnum that would be a fair comparison
Paul is the only one who I've seen do a great informative non biased gun channel. Talks at my level and speed of thought, covers all the what ifs, howevers, and buts as I am thinking them. No nonsense, and very clear. Also, as I'm sure it is with many others, the selection of guns and ammo are the same I have or would go with. Paul, Sir, Thank you!!
@@Justanotherconsumer He and his crony do a lot of shooting on their _In Range_ channel, including lots of 2- and 3-gun matches, historic guns, including SMGs, machine guns, artillery pieces, mud tests, etc, etc.
Agreed. His perspective is very refreshing. It makes his videos highly watchable. And his tests reduce unknown factors to raw data, eliminating unpredictable variables. Excellent work.
Oh No! He is biased as the day is long! But not in his videos! He believes in his rights! He believes we should stand up, or stand down! But in no way does he sell out!
Trying to figure out if Paul is actually a professional magician considering he can pull 100 rds and two 6"+ barrelled revolvers out of seemingly empty coat pockets LOL
Pimple-Faced Cashier At Grocery Store : "Find everything you're looking for today?" Paul Harrell With 10 Bags Of Oranges And 50 Pounds Of Pork Ribs: "Yes."
I'm not what you'd call a "gun nut", but do enjoy popping off a few rounds now and again. I found Mr. Harrel to be nonprejudicial, informative and a damn good shot. Thank sir. Well done!
Good point about the 38 Special. I have used my 357 with 38 Special wadcutter target ammo to give new shooters a virtually recoil-free introduction to shooting a handgun.
Underwood has two loads worth considering. #1- .38 spcl 158gr LSWCHP +P (472 ft lbs) #2- .44 spcl 190gr LSWCHP (558 ft lbs) These two loads are also good for self defense.
i really appriciate your content paul, no annoying musics while shooting the guns, no edgy slow motions, always to the point and considering different possibilities, just perfect
This is the video that finally convinced me to become a “patreon” of Paul’s. This man consistently delivers. I know my money will be well spent and I take pride that it will contribute to the distribution of quality firearm education for possibly millions of Americans on the youtubes.
I only wish he would have looked downrange when he did that. It is probably more than 99.9999% chance that nothing was there, but there was that minuscule chance that a deer, dog, or even person had run to his shooting area. I've seen a rabbit once running right behind the targets. It came and went in about 3 seconds.
My wife and I are looking for a pistol and a shotgun for personal and home defense. This just happened to be the first video I clicked on to get information on 357. The gun I believe we will start off with. Boy was I happy to find this video. Incredible information and present in a way even a neophyte can understand. Now I will click on Paul’s top 5 guns for home defense.
357 is not a beginner's weapon. The recoil and blast could cause you to develop flinching and anticipation. Start out with a 9mm or .22lr pistol and learn to hit your target with that first. Also 9mm or .22 won't blow out your eardrums if you have to fire inside a house.
You’re like this genius madman. You provide so much incredibly detailed and accurate data, then you just whip out a veritable arsenal of weapons out of no where. On a more serious note thank you for all of the effort you put into your videos, they’re very informative and helpful. “Not only that” *casual conversation discharge* “its a 7 round 6 shooter.”
No no no my friend... you need to watch more Paul because that jacket he's wearing is somewhere between 40 and 50 years old and was originally sold by Sears Roebuck as he stated in another video. If Paul's wife asked him what he wants for Christmas, his reply would probably be more like "Winchester White Boxes, no need to waste money on that specialty crap"
Yeah, I feel like Paul shooting. The 44 magnum is a little unfair. Just because he can do it better than 99% of people. The average person is going to struggle a lot more.
I've been messing with guns for over 46 years and learn so much from Mr. Harrell. If you haven't looked at all his videos you are missing out for sure. Thank you Sir!
Maybe before another 46 go by you can learn enough from "educational" UA-cam videos to do something useful with them rather than just "mess with" them. Just make sure to match the "educational" videos to the guns you've been "messing with" for over 46 years. You probably don''t have to get completely specific. Just narrow it down to the basic "type" of gun. For example, are you "messing with" paintball guns, airsoft guns, airguns, water guns, rubber band guns or just random "gun-like objects" you find around the house while Mom and Dad are at work? I gotta figure that since even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then, if they were REAL GUNS and just laying around for you to "mess with" you'd have gotten a visit from "Darwin" by now and long, long ago being the "mess with guns" type and all.
m.blacktree All I was thinking is that Dirty Harry was a fraud. Harry loved to say how his S&W 29 was "the most powerful handgun in the world". In one of the movies, I think it was the second, Harry told a young cop he loads his gun with .44 Special, not .44 Magnum. So turns out it never was the most powerful handgun, at least not in Harry's hands.
Fantastic video, I’ve never owned a 357 but own the same 6 inch 44 magnum, my friend got a 357 and asked me what the difference was and all I knew was that it depends on ammo but the 44 was generally speaking more powerful. Great in depth video seriously
Shit i just use a snub nose 38 SPL hollow point for home invaders. A .44 mag is for something catastrophic like a surprise invasion by Russia and China, or terrorists taking hostages. Maybe even an invasion space aliens or zombie apocalypse if you want to cosplay Rick Grimes for some reason. Most videos I've seen with .44 mags, anything the bullet hits explodes. I don't think most body armor would stop it.
you know i don't really care about firearms but you explanation, use of logic, formatting everything for understanding variables, not just in the form of a fact sheet but to make gauging everything in something like an like an educated guess, is very impressive. then you sum it all up with perspective coupled with leaving things unbiased. you should be mandatory viewing for school teachers.
One of my favorite quotes (I think from Thomas Jefferson) is *The Beauty of the 2nd Amendment is that it's meaningless until it's needed.* By memory.......so if off. Sorry
Yep ! Fully concur as most school teachers have boring presentations and also make them more boring by not applying any logic or reasoning to the material !
Once again, a 29 minute Paul Harrell video seemed to be shorter than most others 10 minute videos. Very enjoyable and very informative. Looking forward to part 2.
This video was 29 minutes long? I thought I was here for like 10 minutes. This was truly hypnotizing. He doesn't have any fluff or wasted words, I really got hypnotized watching this. Great stuff.
And he fit like a billion x they info in as well , most this gun channels can ramble on for 45 min and give you one piece of advice . And even then it's iffy advice .
great information I can always rely on Mr. Harrell for facts and data. I personally would take a .357 over a .44, choice of caliber should always be chosen based on how efficient you are with it. don't care how powerful a bullet is if you can't stay on target.
Once again just an excellent video! Paul I can not think of another combo you could have put together to get your point across. That had to be a lot of work. Thanks for the extra effort on this one. :)
Paul's amazing. So clear, informative and such an expert. He looks restrained, but I can tell he's enjoying the firearms. Best firearm reviewer bare none
This was the best comparison of those two calibers I've ever heard... and I've heard a lot! Paul's final remarks are what I start off with when the topic arises.
The stats consistently show that the .357 Magnum 125 grain JHP may be one of the best (if not the best) anti-personnel round ever created. This was a terrific presentation, Paul.
It's downright brutal the 357 125gr JHP. I attribute it to being able to place fast expanding rounds on target and quickly too. I'll never sell my 357. Wixked against car doors and barriers of all types too. And man does it expand and dump energy both, yet can penetrate.
Easily one of the best made, arms/ ammo videos I've ever seen. So well thought out and executed (the video production and the test itself), no identifiable bias or dogma's injected from the maker. Well done Paul.
As always, outstanding work! However, one important consideration for lots of people is bear defense. If that’s important in the area you live in, the balance changes totally. You can get 300 grain “Bear Loads” for the .44 that are super powerful to break the massive bones of bears, and, as far as I know, nothing like it exists for the .357.
your premise is ridiculous. bears don't need defense. they're large powerful predators. Deer need defense. The relevant question is which caliber is better for that.
Extremely good comparison of the .357 mag and the .44 mag. With the difference you pointed out I'm always going with my .357 mag mostly that I have one and it is very accurate.
Paul, my favorite part is when you say, "There are some caveats...." Different weapons, different ammo, different shooters, even different weather produces different results. "What is best for YOU." Words to live by.
Thank you for all this information! I know this video was very well thought out and no doubt took you and your crew a long time. All your hard work is very much appreciated! Thanks again for all you do. God bless you and yours :-D
@timmybmn: I could not agree more: every second is fact rich, every word is precisely selected, and every opinion/thought/fact is unambiguous, coherent, articulate and compelling. Paul Harrell may be an even better teacher than he is a firearms expert . . . and that says a GREAT deal. If someone were to develop an instructional effectiveness ratio - for example, time consumed to facts presented and key points made - Paul would be the global “standard of comparison.” BZ, good sir.
This presentation still shows that Elmer Keith's .44 Magnum dream is still the 'populist' king of the magnums. It is far more managable and affordable than the hyper .460, .480 or .500 magnums. You be the judge.
Actually I have never scene anyone who owns the higher calibers over the 44 magnum carry these for personal protection but if those owners wish to carry something more than the 357 they do carry the 44 magnum 🔫🔫 There is another side to carrying that is Not discuss often and that is the tactical reasons why not to carry or should I say use those higher calibers and also if you do happen to use those much higher calibers hopefully you and your lawyer can explain ( Why ) in court no matter how legal it is ⚖⚖⚖ Bragging rights are great when you win in court on these issues not just walking around with something such as the 500 or 460 😃😃
@@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv Also, im sure there is some exceptions, but you seem to lose a round of capacity if you go bigger than .44 mag in just about every revolver ive ever seen. Most full size .44 mag revolvers have a capacity of six. And anything bigger, you are usually down to 5.
S&W's 460 seems like a fair contender for 'King'. 1) It accepts 45 Schofield, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, 460 magnum rounds. This offers a range of energies from below average 44 mag levels to nearly the 500 Magnum's max. 2) The 460 is heavier & has a compensator = less recoil for same energy levels
@@gregparrott you assume someone would find and have a reason to use 45 Schofield. A 460 S and W would be too big to confortably use 45 Lc,it would be like having a BFR in 22lr,unless you are going for Ruger only loads,as a kind of "weaker than 44 mag "magnum. It still have that feeling of "not enough",if i had to go through the trouble of buying a very big magnum revolver,buy expensive ammo,learn to use it ,buy a chest rig,learn to carry it and so on,i would go for the biggest option available. Why go through all this and stopping short of the top of the mountain?
Great Video and test of both calibers. I'm a .357 magnum and 10mm guy. The 44 magnum is a great gun and round, but for overall protection from 2 legged and 4 legged threats, I feel the .357 caliber will get the job done :)
**Pulls out 2 more revolvers that were hidden in his jacket the entire time plus ammo** Thank God I now know what to get! A Jacket with pockets that I can store anything in!!! I subscribed to this channel just b/c of this Jacket.
The very reason I've become more attracted to those particular jackets and the pants, I've become more attached to a pair with cargo pockets than a pair of jeans...
It is the most incredible sound and thrilling event in ones life when it happens in real life. It will wake you up at night in a sweat. I forget who quoted it and I do paraphrase. "There is no other thrill in life like being shot at and missed".
This is the best learning tool. I love how paul pays attention to detail and you get see things about guns and ammo that most shooter's hunters assume.
As someone who has NO real interest in (or access to) firearms, I would just like to compliment you on this excellent presentation... I watched it & thoroughly enjoyed it, looking through my "engineering background" eyes . Virtually every single word was "necessary" no waffling-on or OT-speak. You make a good teacher Paul...🤗 You can also shoot !! 😉 From the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘
Same here not sure why it came up in my feed, but for some reason I watched and found myself glued to the screen. What I was wondering though was, what happened to those ribs afterwards :D
Refreshing, clear, detailed video full of useful, sensible test comparisons. Calm, well spoken, intelligent narrative. I wish more firearm videos were this well done. Thanks!!
Mr. Harrell you are the most common sense realistic tester and mentor for shooting out of anybody out their, and although I am not an expert, I have put a lot of rounds down range from a lot of different guns. You explore and answer the questions many of us have and have thought about. You are the man !
Sir, you do such a fine job of explaining what is being tested, how it is being tested, the reasons behind every action involved, that I often listen to your videos while working, or driving. I don't need to see the results myself first hand, since you do.
To do a riff on Mony Python's "how to defend yourself from a man armed with fruit," it is now "How to defend yourself from a man armed with a cinder block."
That's racist. Not all cinder blocks commit crimes. Sure there are a lot of cinder blocks in prisons across America, but plenty of cinder blocks can be found holding positions at government buildings across the nation.
Some do see better than the majority of us. Gray eyes tend to not suffer from any night blindness at all their pupils dilate as fast as light changes. They convert very quickly but are not known for being precise. Brown / green pigment eyes are all over the chart. BLACK eyes are a strange one. They tend to be the best shots , fighter jet pilots and long range snipers. Night vision is crazy good for most with Black eyes. I’m brown green/ hazel. 20/20 nothing special. My late father had black ice eyes and could see better at night than I can in the daylight. Most important thing is eyes are muscles, exercises improve anyone’s vision, glasses make them lazy and week.
This is the best gun channel on UA-cam for ballistics EXPLAINING pistols, rifles, and shotguns. He is absolutely clean, concise, although he he is self deprecating, he is still a wealth of knowledge. And the meat target is an absolute treasure........which....I would like to eat. Thanks Paul. You are amazing at everything you do sir. Take car, Jack from PA,
Man, Paul's jacket has so much utility. I'm just waiting for him to pull out a sawed-off shotgun or compact rifle from that thing and not even know that was there!
As do I on a Night shift as a college porter in the UK & if Paul has a new video then My night is 100% better regardless of content , this episode just topped the bill .
This guy reminds of a 1980s PBS show host lol. Very informative, easy to listen to and knows his stuff. Not to mention one hell of a shooter. I am a .357 guy here, but always have to respect that big ol .44.
I am absolutely amazed at how thorough and extensive your review was. You are a wealth of knowledge and showed so many aspects to this review. Bravo good sir.
Well a 22 LR to the head will kill just takes precision whereas a shotgun 12 gauge with 00 buckshot guarantees 6 shots wherever you shoot and use a choke blow a hole the size of silver dollar.
I love the way you went through a thorough analysis, how much power the gun itself produces, what is logically used, simple and complicated explanations, calculating the amount of energy and the physical experimentation
Why have I not found this informative channel before. My gun friends need to start recommending this kind of content. Why was this apples to oranges test, that weren't cheap, done? Because someone simply asked for it to be done. Bravo Sir, Bravo.
Paul is awesome but also check out Jerry Miculek shooting his 44 Magnum model 629 UA-cam video. Keep in mind not many can do what Paul did but Jerry does it in around 1 second which is a little bit on the entertaining side just don't blink
Yep, watch a few of Jerry Miculek's videos. He is faster with an auto loader and or revolver than some full auto weapons. And hits what he's aim'n at. Jerry is a master.
Great comparison of one handgun I carried for work back in the 70s - 80s.... The .44 was frowned on and bit strong with bad press. Great demo of the differences.
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Early Smith & Wesson ads for the .357 revolvers contained the warning "Not for men of small stature" due to the recoil. It was pure marketing genius, as every small built guy ran out to buy one.
That is brilliant! So damn funny.
The great equalizer
Gurns! They for little men with little dicks who're afraid of big men with big dicks!
Basically gun advertising since for ever.
@@peterclarke7240 big men with big dicks can buy guns too
@@mikemerrill175 because someone said "Gurns! They for little men with little dicks who're afraid of big men with big dicks!
Basically gun advertising since for ever."
No one hit by .357 magnum round ever said "thank god it wasn't a .44"
No one hit by .357 says anything ever again 😉
I think the best thing about .357 is: ammo is cheapper. You have a bigger selection of guns.
Or maybe if someone was shot with a BB gun they would be happy they weren't shot with a 22 rifle !
@@aironnoles5588 id rather get shot with a red rider than a 22 lol. i wouldnt wanna get shot with one of those hi power pellet guns 1500fps and a 10grain bullet would hurt like hell
Haaaaaa haaaaa haaaa haaa, true dat
What a treasure pauls infotainment was. RIP buddy
The fact that he showed us the fairest across the board and then the realistic ammo and THEN even more realistic carry guns. The amount of knowledge he puts in and the fairness he shows. We can’t be more grateful. Thank you good sir!!!
That 44 is not a carry gun at all lol
I like the progression from “fair” to “realistic”. Makes it pretty thorough.
I agree totally. Back when the FBI decided to test 10mm against 9mm and .45ACP, they had already decided that all loads needed to have muzzle velocities of 950fps, as a scientific experimental control. This was easy with 9mm, a real stretch with .45, and at the time it was basically impossible with 10mm. This caliber was loaded to achieve 1200 and 1300fps back then. So the FBI had to pull 10mm bullets and download them artificially to make them "fair" against the other calibers. Even then, the 10mm still beat the others, so given that superior performance despite the handicap, the FBI officially chose 10mm as their issue ammo caliber for the next few years.
But they never went past the "fair" test. They never got to testing and issuing "realistic" hot 10mm loads. So it was rather silly.
"However, because of donations to the Patreon account -- thank you, everybody -- this S&W Model 686-6 .357 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel has literally just appeared in my pocket."
Wish I could say that : "because of donations, I know own a S&W 629 with 6.5 inch barrel"
@@glenerickson358 same here. "because of your donations, you just saved a CZ 75 P07 in caliber 9x19 from going homeless."
I only have 2 .357’s, a Ruger SS blackhawk, and a S&W mod 19, read somewhere that shooting Magnum loads in the S&W regularly is not recommended, however since I’m 78 it’s a bit stout for me anyway so I usually stick with .38.
@@alanbud5181 , the 19 or 66 makes a fine 38 Special. That has been my inexpert opinion for years.
Ahh yes, what a futuristic age we live in
Both utterly inadequate for home defence in Tokyo, where all of these loads will just ping off the hide of a rampaging Godzilla. Perhaps a future video could cover this.
Go for the eyes.
One *hell* of a meat target.
Ryo seems to enjoy his Colt Python.
500 magnum?
@@rj1234100 That's because it's Ryo Saeba, dude....
I love how he doesn't mess with holsters, but just has the guns in the big pockets of his barn jacket.
When it comes to small guns, why not??
Shooting jackets have silly big pockets. I just wish that they still made jackets like that.
Vote Republican like your life depends on it because it does.DEMONRATS are commies.If another virus comes out of China,three should go in.Seal the southern border with mines,gun towers and troops!Ole'!
@@Grunt49 wow, you're a special kind of stupid.
You want to introduce more viruses that don't have vaccines to the entire world? Beervirus took less than a week before it was everywhere in the world, you think a military virus wouldn't do the same?
@@Grunt49 I'll trade you for a Mexican any day.
I feel like I am watching a local PBS show on guns. I am loving this.
I'm imagining a 9mm puppet singing a song about verbs and nouns..
..or shot placment.
This is why we love Paul.
With Bob Ross’ voice
excpet PBS will not do a show on guns, other than to support their banning.
He's the Norm Abrams of firearms.
This man is amazing. He’s the best channel for straight information hands down.
Paul once won a staring contest with the sun.
I agree
I really enjoyed this video. Such a thorough test and I’m sure it took some time. I’ve been wanting to pit these two against each other in some gel for a while. Now I may have to haha! Great work!
You called making it as Fair as possible 44 Magnum a 44 Magnum in a 357 Magnum is a 357 Magnum a larger-diameter and smaller diameter 180 grain 357 is the heavy bullet for the 357 Magnum 320 grain is heavy bullet for the 44 Magnum that would be a fair comparison
Tom Reed ...wut?
Tom Reed---You obviously didn't watch the whole video.
Plan on hunting Jello?
lv pg You don’t hunt jello? I love jello!
RIP Paul, I will never stop watching reruns. Thank you, Roy and crew, for keeping the channel going.
Paul Harrell the man with pockets that just keep on giving.
Bwahhahaha epic!
You aren't kidding!
And receiving with his patreon.
He cut the pockets out of the pants though!! HaHaHa
The fucker's a filthy ebeggar. His pockets are deep.
Paul is the only one who I've seen do a great informative non biased gun channel. Talks at my level and speed of thought, covers all the what ifs, howevers, and buts as I am thinking them. No nonsense, and very clear.
Also, as I'm sure it is with many others, the selection of guns and ammo are the same I have or would go with.
Paul, Sir, Thank you!!
califisher you haven’t seen Gun Jesus yet?
He’s more of an engineering and history guy and doesn’t do much shooting, though.
@@Justanotherconsumer He and his crony do a lot of shooting on their _In Range_ channel, including lots of 2- and 3-gun matches, historic guns, including SMGs, machine guns, artillery pieces, mud tests, etc, etc.
Agreed. His perspective is very refreshing. It makes his videos highly watchable. And his tests reduce unknown factors to raw data, eliminating unpredictable variables. Excellent work.
Oh No! He is biased as the day is long! But not in his videos! He believes in his rights! He believes we should stand up, or stand down! But in no way does he sell out!
You sound like you work for the guy.
I like a lot of UA-cam channels but Paul Harrell is about the only one I can watch a 30 minute video and it seemed like only 5. Good stuff.
I don’t know, there’s this Buffalo guys channel I’ve watched, and his videos (especially his .44 Mag videos) are really good too! 😁
There are three channels that are like that for me, Paul Harrel, InrangeTV, and Forgotten Weapons. Which in no order, are my favorites as well.
buffalo Paul does evcellent work but my friend you do as well
100% agree
Very true
Trying to figure out if Paul is actually a professional magician considering he can pull 100 rds and two 6"+ barrelled revolvers out of seemingly empty coat pockets LOL
Pimple-Faced Cashier At Grocery Store : "Find everything you're looking for today?"
Paul Harrell With 10 Bags Of Oranges And 50 Pounds Of Pork Ribs: "Yes."
You forgot a couple of 2 liters of soda.
This is gold!
“You be the judge”
That old dog of his eats well.
And then you jump out of nowhere and bite the cashiers pimples and they pop into your mouth
Paul, I admire your thoroughness. No subjective opinions or BS, just actual results. Keep them coming.
I'm not what you'd call a "gun nut", but do enjoy popping off a few rounds now and again. I found Mr. Harrel to be nonprejudicial, informative and a damn good shot. Thank sir. Well done!
No need to deny it, we don't judge here. It's ok to be a gun nut, welcome to the club.
good for you
Good point about the 38 Special. I have used my 357 with 38 Special wadcutter target ammo to give new shooters a virtually recoil-free introduction to shooting a handgun.
Underwood has two loads worth considering.
#1- .38 spcl 158gr LSWCHP +P (472 ft lbs)
#2- .44 spcl 190gr LSWCHP (558 ft lbs)
These two loads are also good for self defense.
i really appriciate your content paul, no annoying musics while shooting the guns, no edgy slow motions, always to the point and considering different possibilities, just perfect
This is the video that finally convinced me to become a “patreon” of Paul’s. This man consistently delivers. I know my money will be well spent and I take pride that it will contribute to the distribution of quality firearm education for possibly millions of Americans on the youtubes.
Paul truly is the Bob Ross of firearms. Love this man.
@@JUDGExNOCTURNAL then how would you and Casey rank Hickok45 when comparing him to Harrell?
This is a real, "but wait, there's more," kind of demonstration. Much appreciate the effort that went into this
"Not only that.." !BANG! "It's a seven shot, six shooter." Love it. lol
I only wish he would have looked downrange when he did that. It is probably more than 99.9999% chance that nothing was there, but there was that minuscule chance that a deer, dog, or even person had run to his shooting area. I've seen a rabbit once running right behind the targets. It came and went in about 3 seconds.
You did not see the fourteen pointer he dropped with that shot?
Hey! I have one of those too!
@@chuckself5671 if a rabbit ever hopped by while I was out target shooting I would call it free dinner
Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself.
This may well be the best comparison video ever made. It was insightful, educational, and thought provoking. Thank you, sir.
Couldn't agree more! :)
Confronting home invader with your .44 magnum, "If I shoot at you both of us are going to suffer severe hearing damage, please just give up now."
@deucedeuce22oz somebody going to be leaving the scene w more *holes* than usual..
Wait a second. Excuse me while I put on a shooter's headset over my earplugs.
Damm that was funny
Well, you DO have five more shots. . .;)
daAnder71 😂
My wife and I are looking for a pistol and a shotgun for personal and home defense. This just happened to be the first video I clicked on to get information on 357. The gun I believe we will start off with. Boy was I happy to find this video. Incredible information and present in a way even a neophyte can understand. Now I will click on Paul’s top 5 guns for home defense.
357 is not a beginner's weapon. The recoil and blast could cause you to develop flinching and anticipation. Start out with a 9mm or .22lr pistol and learn to hit your target with that first.
Also 9mm or .22 won't blow out your eardrums if you have to fire inside a house.
@@CJ_On_Target1999Agree. 357 is a whole lot of recoil and noise. Definitely a gun for the intermediate and advanced shooter.
@@CJ_On_Target1999 *True, but 9mm is for babies* (jk)
Not yelling at the camera with ear protection on = Real Discipline!
Paul Harrell + 2 Magnum revolvers = Awesome video!! Thanks for covering this Paul, great video as always!
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The initial bang doesn't sound loud, obviously because of clipping, but the echo gives a good idea of how loud it actually is.
Thank you Paul and God bless you. This was my favorite that you ever did being a 44 mag fan since the beginning of the 90's.
You’re like this genius madman. You provide so much incredibly detailed and accurate data, then you just whip out a veritable arsenal of weapons out of no where. On a more serious note thank you for all of the effort you put into your videos, they’re very informative and helpful.
“Not only that” *casual conversation discharge* “its a 7 round 6 shooter.”
Paul's wife: "What do you want for Christmas?"Paul: A shooting jacket with big ass pockets!
Wife: But I got you that last year
Shasta!
No no no my friend... you need to watch more Paul because that jacket he's wearing is somewhere between 40 and 50 years old and was originally sold by Sears Roebuck as he stated in another video.
If Paul's wife asked him what he wants for Christmas, his reply would probably be more like "Winchester White Boxes, no need to waste money on that specialty crap"
Funny, because that jacket actually has a big ass-pocket. He showed off his gear in a video before.
Bold of you to assume he wasn’t born in it
Did anyone else notice Paul shooting a .44 magnum looks like most people shooting a 9mm? Once again great video, thanks Paul!!
That's experience for 'ya. I'm a crap shot myself, but I know a godd one when I see it.
That guy's got some big hands.
SNAFU 1973 Yeah... it’s embarrassing... for me.
Yeah, I feel like Paul shooting. The 44 magnum is a little unfair. Just because he can do it better than 99% of people. The average person is going to struggle a lot more.
I've shot a .357 with magnum loads. I didn't enjoy the experience. I can shoot a 12 gauge all day long. I had enough of that pistol 3 rounds in.
Cop: Empty your pockets sir
Paul: : )
More like
Thug: Empty your pockets
Dirty Harrell: Are you sure, you feeling lucky "Punk".
It'd be like that scene from "The Mask"
Cop: sir do have any weapons?
Paul: you be the judge
How long is this going to take ;-)
Itll be like that scene from the matrix
The way you kept pulling guns and ammo out of nowhere had my GF cracking up. She's not into guns at all but thought your presentation was hilarious.
His coat is like that CLOWN CAR where boxes and boxes seemingly keep appearing out of nowhere.
His shooting jacket full of pockets weighs 80 pounds, and don't ask why ...
;-)
andrewford80: Paul Harrell is like the David Copperfield of firearms. Guns just seem to appear outta nowwhere.
@@SeaJay_Oceans : He prolly has a gun safe in there too , so he can sleep with the guns at night.
It's a harry potter cloak of endless ammo. Need one of those myself.
I love how you did "real-world" comparisons of the .357 mag vs .44 mag., and I just subscribed.
THE definitive .357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum video!
Rest in peace, Paul.
I swear he's the Mister Rodgers of guns and I love it!
I agree..👍🏻
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆So true!!
Land of Make Believe = Meat Target
What do you mean I can't reload my gun? It's empty!
More like Mr. Wizard.
I've been messing with guns for over 46 years and learn so much from Mr. Harrell. If you haven't looked at all his videos you are missing out for sure. Thank you Sir!
I think your channel is a vindication of your knowledge.
John Davis - Well, there's one thing you sure haven't learned even yet, and it has nothing to do with firearms.
Another day another troll.
Exactly.
Maybe before another 46 go by you can learn enough from "educational" UA-cam videos to do something useful with them rather than just "mess with" them. Just make sure to match the "educational" videos to the guns you've been "messing with" for over 46 years. You probably don''t have to get completely specific. Just narrow it down to the basic "type" of gun. For example, are you "messing with" paintball guns, airsoft guns, airguns, water guns, rubber band guns or just random "gun-like objects" you find around the house while Mom and Dad are at work? I gotta figure that since even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then, if they were REAL GUNS and just laying around for you to "mess with" you'd have gotten a visit from "Darwin" by now and long, long ago being the "mess with guns" type and all.
Was anyone else thinking "Dirty Harrell" during this video?
m.blacktree haha, thanks for the dying man weezing chuckle you gave me!
All he needs is a sport coat and a sidekick.
m.blacktree
All I was thinking is that Dirty Harry was a fraud. Harry loved to say how his S&W 29 was "the most powerful handgun in the world". In one of the movies, I think it was the second, Harry told a young cop he loads his gun with .44 Special, not .44 Magnum. So turns out it never was the most powerful handgun, at least not in Harry's hands.
m.blacktree Lol!!
m.blacktree
I am now!
Fantastic video, I’ve never owned a 357 but own the same 6 inch 44 magnum, my friend got a 357 and asked me what the difference was and all I knew was that it depends on ammo but the 44 was generally speaking more powerful. Great in depth video seriously
Bottom line both the .357 and .44 will put a home invader down.
Though the .44 has an edge if the home invader is a Grizzly Bear. LOL
@@WastelandSeven Those grizzly bears stop at nothing.
Jinxy cat And with authority!
Shit i just use a snub nose 38 SPL hollow point for home invaders. A .44 mag is for something catastrophic like a surprise invasion by Russia and China, or terrorists taking hostages. Maybe even an invasion space aliens or zombie apocalypse if you want to cosplay Rick Grimes for some reason. Most videos I've seen with .44 mags, anything the bullet hits explodes. I don't think most body armor would stop it.
Along with multiple peoces of drywall and your neighbor!
My dog wants to know what you’re planning to do with all that meat.
It's gotta go in the trash. It's got shards of lead and copper jacket inside. No good for a dogs stomach.
you know i don't really care about firearms but you explanation, use of logic, formatting everything for understanding variables, not just in the form of a fact sheet but to make gauging everything in something like an like an educated guess, is very impressive. then you sum it all up with perspective coupled with leaving things unbiased. you should be mandatory viewing for school teachers.
George Washington said that Firearms are the teeth of freedom why would you not be interested in that
One of my favorite quotes (I think from Thomas Jefferson) is *The Beauty of the 2nd Amendment is that it's meaningless until it's needed.*
By memory.......so if off. Sorry
Yep ! Fully concur as most school teachers have boring presentations and also make them more boring by not applying any logic or reasoning to the material !
Van Guard And what would you do if you found a sewing video absolutely fascinating?
@Van Guard nice gatekeeping...
I am really going to miss this guy. Anyone else watching his back catalogue?
yup. I am. he is the best.
He’s not going anywhere yet! He’s a fighter
@@NormadYT Nobody beats pancreas cancer...
@@yurinator4411 1 in 10 do! It's slim odds, but it's possible.
@@Skizzy461 RIP Paul
Once again, a 29 minute Paul Harrell video seemed to be shorter than most others 10 minute videos. Very enjoyable and very informative. Looking forward to part 2.
This video was 29 minutes long? I thought I was here for like 10 minutes. This was truly hypnotizing. He doesn't have any fluff or wasted words, I really got hypnotized watching this. Great stuff.
And he fit like a billion x they info in as well , most this gun channels can ramble on for 45 min and give you one piece of advice . And even then it's iffy advice .
great information I can always rely on Mr. Harrell for facts and data. I personally would take a .357 over a .44, choice of caliber should always be chosen based on how efficient you are with it. don't care how powerful a bullet is if you can't stay on target.
Regardless of either .44 magnum or .357 magnum, it's bullet placement.
I'll take my .41 over those 2
"It's a 7 shot six shooter." Straight out of The Villain with Arnold Schwarzeneggar.
Lucky Luke fires a 7 shot six shooter . . .
Are you aware that there are 7 and 8 round revolvers 🔫🔫
@@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv You mean like my Smith & Wesson 686 plus? Yes, I'm aware.
@@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv Yeah, but Lucky Luke made do with the 7 shot six shooter :)
One in the chamber, of course!
I like how he pulls things out of nowhere, like a magician, but with guns.
Abra-ka-blam
Once again just an excellent video! Paul I can not think of another combo you could have put together to get your point across. That had to be a lot of work. Thanks for the extra effort on this one. :)
Part 2 -- .357 Magnum vs. .44 Magnum: Lever Action Edition
A lot of work was my thought as well.
Hamm 603 /
Anybody else find Paul's voice completely comforting like slipping into a deep sleep comfort
Paul's amazing. So clear, informative and such an expert. He looks restrained, but I can tell he's enjoying the firearms. Best firearm reviewer bare none
This is by far my favorite gun channel. Beyond thorough. Thank you for your work!
This was the best comparison of those two calibers I've ever heard... and I've heard a lot! Paul's final remarks are what I start off with when the topic arises.
"something you want to shoot that you don't want to shoot too hard"!!! That will have me laughing all day!
The stats consistently show that the .357 Magnum 125 grain JHP may be one of the best (if not the best) anti-personnel round ever created. This was a terrific presentation, Paul.
It's downright brutal the 357 125gr JHP. I attribute it to being able to place fast expanding rounds on target and quickly too. I'll never sell my 357. Wixked against car doors and barriers of all types too. And man does it expand and dump energy both, yet can penetrate.
Easily one of the best made, arms/ ammo videos I've ever seen. So well thought out and executed (the video production and the test itself), no identifiable bias or dogma's injected from the maker. Well done Paul.
Point at 22:20 is invalid. Nobody else is Paul Harrell.
I try to be. 🤣🤣👍💪👏
Maybe Jerry Miculek?
Guns & Accessories, can you be a bigger ass kisser?
Anybody can be like Paul after 1 lifetime of training, another of education, and a 3rd in the military.
I don't have a bucket full of shooting competition medals.
Good video as always. You know it’s interesting when It didn’t feel like a half hour video, nice work.
As always, outstanding work! However, one important consideration for lots of people is bear defense. If that’s important in the area you live in, the balance changes totally. You can get 300 grain “Bear Loads” for the .44 that are super powerful to break the massive bones of bears, and, as far as I know, nothing like it exists for the .357.
I’ve never failed to stop a bear with a .357 handgun.
Buffalo bore hard cast 357
@@ShortArmStrongArm I've also never failed to stop a bear with a .357. However, I have also never succeeded at stopping a bear with a .357 either.
your premise is ridiculous. bears don't need defense. they're large powerful predators. Deer need defense. The relevant question is which caliber is better for that.
@@ericvantassell6809 I suggest shoulder mounting some kind of light, small calibre weapon to not impede their mobility.
Extremely good comparison of the .357 mag and the .44 mag. With the difference you pointed out I'm always going with my .357 mag mostly that I have one and it is very accurate.
Best. Gun. Channel. Ever.
Best username ever lmao
@@TonyEnglandUK - What the hell are you even talking about?
Wow, you better continue looking bro.
Paul, my favorite part is when you say, "There are some caveats...." Different weapons, different ammo, different shooters, even different weather produces different results.
"What is best for YOU." Words to live by.
Thank you for all this information! I know this video was very well thought out and no doubt took you and your crew a long time. All your hard work is very much appreciated! Thanks again for all you do. God bless you and yours :-D
@timmybmn: I could not agree more: every second is fact rich, every word is precisely selected, and every opinion/thought/fact is unambiguous, coherent, articulate and compelling. Paul Harrell may be an even better teacher than he is a firearms expert . . . and that says a GREAT deal. If someone were to develop an instructional effectiveness ratio - for example, time consumed to facts presented and key points made - Paul would be the global “standard of comparison.” BZ, good sir.
This is by far the most informative and educational comparison between ammunitions I've ever seen.
This presentation still shows that Elmer Keith's .44 Magnum dream is still the 'populist' king of the magnums. It is far more managable and affordable than the hyper .460, .480 or .500 magnums. You be the judge.
Actually I have never scene anyone who owns the higher calibers over the 44 magnum carry these for personal protection but if those owners wish to carry something more than the 357 they do carry the 44 magnum 🔫🔫 There is another side to carrying that is Not discuss often and that is the tactical reasons why not to carry or should I say use those higher calibers and also if you do happen to use those much higher calibers hopefully you and your lawyer can explain ( Why ) in court no matter how legal it is ⚖⚖⚖ Bragging rights are great when you win in court on these issues not just walking around with something such as the 500 or 460 😃😃
@@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv Also, im sure there is some exceptions, but you seem to lose a round of capacity if you go bigger than .44 mag in just about every revolver ive ever seen. Most full size .44 mag revolvers have a capacity of six. And anything bigger, you are usually down to 5.
I will take a .41 mag every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
S&W's 460 seems like a fair contender for 'King'.
1) It accepts 45 Schofield, 45 Colt, 454 Casull, 460 magnum rounds. This offers a range of energies from below average 44 mag levels to nearly the 500 Magnum's max.
2) The 460 is heavier & has a compensator = less recoil for same energy levels
@@gregparrott you assume someone would find and have a reason to use 45 Schofield.
A 460 S and W would be too big to confortably use 45 Lc,it would be like having a BFR in 22lr,unless you are going for Ruger only loads,as a kind of "weaker than 44 mag "magnum.
It still have that feeling of "not enough",if i had to go through the trouble of buying a very big magnum revolver,buy expensive ammo,learn to use it ,buy a chest rig,learn to carry it and so on,i would go for the biggest option available. Why go through all this and stopping short of the top of the mountain?
Many thanks. You convinced me that 357 is best for my requirements. Thank you again for your awesome reviews!
I carry a .357 daily you definitely cannot go wrong with it!
He always makes the fair comparison but this time he comes with additional realistic comparison what great way of thinking this man is incredible
Great Video and test of both calibers. I'm a .357 magnum and 10mm guy. The 44 magnum is a great gun and round, but for overall protection from 2 legged and 4 legged threats, I feel the .357 caliber will get the job done :)
If I get the chance lookin like I will swing the same way
Your devotion to magnum revolver bullet scientry is outstanding.
Many kudos, sir!
**Pulls out 2 more revolvers that were hidden in his jacket the entire time plus ammo** Thank God I now know what to get! A Jacket with pockets that I can store anything in!!! I subscribed to this channel just b/c of this Jacket.
Its an instant portal to his gun room
The jacket of holding
The very reason I've become more attracted to those particular jackets and the pants, I've become more attached to a pair with cargo pockets than a pair of jeans...
@@blacksmith44 if I’m wearing shorts there cargo
14:52 a good example of the "paper tear" sound a bullet makes when it passes close by you. Worthwhile listening to that a few times.
Thanks for the timestamp
Thanks!
I was just about to comment on this. Nice that the camera caught that. Everyone needs to memorize that sound.
I heard that too!
It is the most incredible sound and thrilling event in ones life when it happens in real life. It will wake you up at night in a sweat. I forget who quoted it and I do paraphrase. "There is no other thrill in life like being shot at and missed".
This is the best learning tool. I love how paul pays attention to detail and you get see things about guns and ammo that most shooter's hunters assume.
As someone who has NO real interest in (or access to) firearms, I would just like to compliment you on this excellent presentation... I watched it & thoroughly enjoyed it, looking through my "engineering background" eyes .
Virtually every single word was "necessary" no waffling-on or OT-speak. You make a good teacher Paul...🤗
You can also shoot !! 😉
From the Emerald Isle 😎👍☘
Same here not sure why it came up in my feed, but for some reason I watched and found myself glued to the screen.
What I was wondering though was, what happened to those ribs afterwards :D
You can buy handguns in Ireland I think.
I love how in depth you actually go to make things clear and realistic.
Refreshing, clear, detailed video full of useful, sensible test comparisons. Calm, well spoken, intelligent narrative.
I wish more firearm videos were this well done.
Thanks!!
Mr. Harrell you are the most common sense realistic tester and mentor for shooting out of anybody out their, and although I am not an expert, I have put a lot of rounds down range from a lot of different guns. You explore and answer the questions many of us have and have thought about. You are the man !
Sir, you do such a fine job of explaining what is being tested, how it is being tested, the reasons behind every action involved, that I often listen to your videos while working, or driving. I don't need to see the results myself first hand, since you do.
If a concrete block ever breaks into my house it is so f....ed....
Turns out they don't make concrete blocks like they used to.
To do a riff on Mony Python's "how to defend yourself from a man armed with fruit," it is now "How to defend yourself from a man armed with a cinder block."
That happened in Albuquerque. Some mortar forker laid it in the wall.
That's racist. Not all cinder blocks commit crimes. Sure there are a lot of cinder blocks in prisons across America, but plenty of cinder blocks can be found holding positions at government buildings across the nation.
D Sandoval
Yabut, what about them illegal alien cinder blocks? We all know they up to no good.
Damn! He can read that chrono screen from 21 feet! No wonder he shoots better than me!.... or most anyone else.
No kidding, I would have shot that chrono all hell.
I was in one of the 5.56 vids. I had to have him read off the numbers for me. I couldn't see them.
Wow damn
I think the same thing whenever he uses a chrono. 7 yards I think he said. Damn!!
Some do see better than the majority of us. Gray eyes tend to not suffer from any night blindness at all their pupils dilate as fast as light changes. They convert very quickly but are not known for being precise. Brown / green pigment eyes are all over the chart. BLACK eyes are a strange one. They tend to be the best shots , fighter jet pilots and long range snipers. Night vision is crazy good for most with Black eyes. I’m brown green/ hazel. 20/20 nothing special. My late father had black ice eyes and could see better at night than I can in the daylight. Most important thing is eyes are muscles, exercises improve anyone’s vision, glasses make them lazy and week.
This is the best gun channel on UA-cam for ballistics EXPLAINING pistols, rifles, and shotguns. He is absolutely clean, concise, although he he is self deprecating, he is still a wealth of knowledge. And the meat target is an absolute treasure........which....I would like to eat. Thanks Paul. You are amazing at everything you do sir. Take car, Jack from PA,
Man, Paul's jacket has so much utility. I'm just waiting for him to pull out a sawed-off shotgun or compact rifle from that thing and not even know that was there!
I'm tempted to go back in the video to see if the Beretta Cx4 Storm carbine emerged whole from a utility pocket.
It's a real life Bag of Holding from DnD. He never ceases to surprise me in his videos with just HOW MUCH stuff he can pull from it lol
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I love the way guns sound in a big open space, that glorious aftercrack is awesome, round where I live the sound gets caught by trees
the sound is so beautiful
I see something new from Paul at 0100 as I sit in an Oklahoma power plant, I say... just made my shift a little bit better.
OneShotZero thanks for burning the midnight oil and keeping the lights on. I just clocked out at the local high school. Students had a concert tonight
As do I on a Night shift as a college porter in the UK & if Paul has a new video then My night is 100% better regardless of content , this episode just topped the bill .
This guy reminds of a 1980s PBS show host lol. Very informative, easy to listen to and knows his stuff. Not to mention one hell of a shooter. I am a .357 guy here, but always have to respect that big ol .44.
Thanks for making the 44 vs 357 video
I am absolutely amazed at how thorough and extensive your review was. You are a wealth of knowledge and showed so many aspects to this review. Bravo good sir.
If I can't stop my home invader with my 357 I guess it's just my time.
What about your butthole invader?
Christopher Marlowe I’m sure that was sarcasm but it still made me laugh
Well a 22 LR to the head will kill just takes precision whereas a shotgun 12 gauge with 00 buckshot guarantees 6 shots wherever you shoot and use a choke blow a hole the size of silver dollar.
I love the way you went through a thorough analysis, how much power the gun itself produces, what is logically used, simple and complicated explanations, calculating the amount of energy and the physical experimentation
Been watching your content for a long time Paul. And your getting better and better.
Why have I not found this informative channel before. My gun friends need to start recommending this kind of content. Why was this apples to oranges test, that weren't cheap, done? Because someone simply asked for it to be done. Bravo Sir, Bravo.
I don't even own guns (yet), and this guy is basically gun ASMR.
Wow, hands down the most entertaining and educational video on this subject matter that I've ever seen. VERY well done Paul, great job!
Thanks for thinking ahead for comparisons Paul! You’re an amazing teacher, any future patreons I’d be happy to help!
Both a “fair” and “realistic” comparison. Thank you.
I wasn't sure how he would present his information on this topic, but I was interested the entire time. Well done!
Only Paul can shoot the .44 magnum on 6 plates in 3 seconds. You are a beast!
He did it in 5 watch it again!!
Paul is awesome but also check out Jerry Miculek shooting his 44 Magnum model 629 UA-cam video. Keep in mind not many can do what Paul did but Jerry does it in around 1 second which is a little bit on the entertaining side just don't blink
@@kevinaalberts9251 at 22:40 he hits 6 targets in 3 seconds with his 6" 44 mag
Yep, watch a few of Jerry Miculek's videos. He is faster with an auto loader and or revolver than some full auto weapons. And hits what he's aim'n at. Jerry is a master.
(coughs)miculek
Great comparison of one handgun I carried for work back in the 70s - 80s.... The .44 was frowned on and bit strong with bad press. Great demo of the differences.