The great cowboy and gun writer Elmer Keith had a hand in the development of the 357 Magnum. To make it, Smith & Wesson lengthened the 38 Special cartridge and upped the pressure form 17,000 psi to 35 ...

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The .357 Magnum holds an undeniable place in the pantheon of handgun cartridges. Its name alone evokes images of power, precision, and unwavering reliability. But for all its fame, this cartridge is ...