Newfag here, what's barrel length really effect in something

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>>30390027
http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/357mag.html

>>30390027
357 uses slow burning powders so a 2" snub gives worse ballistics in 357 than .40 but twice the recoil due to excessive powder that does nothing

>>30390970
So why does anyone still use it?

Can you just buy and or handload a less shit powder?

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http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/357mag.html
Gee I wonder if a short barrel will affect muh boolet speed

>>30391020
If you're within 10 feet of someone and shoot five rounds of .357 magnum center mass into them it won't matter if it's going 900 fps or 1200 fps.

>>30390027
affect

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>>30390027

It affects the ability to conceal, that's the whole purpose of a snub.

When you're shooting a snub you're likely within 1 -3 yards max.

Ballistics are pointless at this range, but you still want to wreck their shit so get a 2.25 inch sp101 load it with the hottest magnum you can find.

>>30391159

You don't like the Walther PPK for maximum conceal + stopping power at that distance?

>>30391020
People keep using it because they either have 4"+ barrels or are funds who still think their snubbies are relevant.

>>30390970
>>30391020

Under 3", .38 +P is a better option.

People buy .357 snubs because they're retarded and don't know any better.