Smith & Wesson 360pd

[Raider888]

I was at the range with my new used Smith & Wesson 360pd .357 magnum, loaded it up with five rounds of Winchester Silvertips, of course, .357 magnums. I have shot the same caliber before, but from a S&W 686 and a model 19, no problem, right? I knew this gun is very light and better hold it with both hands. Pulled the trigger back and ready to fire off the first round in single action...HOLY ****!!! the first shot shook my whole arm violently from the tip of my fingers to my shoulder. I thought maybe the second shot will be better. It was worst, because my arm never had a chance to recover from the first shot. Had to dump the last three rounds out and put in some .38 +P and it was fine. Wonder how many Calguners had the same experience?

[sspen003]

Eat some protein

[sspen003]

Agreed. These guns were not designed to be range pieces or used for competition. They are designed to be carried comfortably.

[Trenchfoot]

I think this vid sums it up...


I think I'll stick with a Model 36 with +p Gold Dots

[1MAG1KiLL]

cant even finish a box of 50 .357 american eagle 158 gr softpoints without whining out my m&p360

[Raider888]

Eat some protein

LOL!!!

[Mike718]

Yep my 340PD is like that, but I can deal with the recoil. What load are you shooting?

[Merc1138]

Lightweight gun + stout load = lots of felt recoil

Get used to it, or sell it and get something else.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Just basic physics at work. For practice sessions, use .38 Special loads or get a shooting glove to take the edge off. Larger grips will also help, at the cost of making concealment more difficult. Otherwise, you'll just have to tough it out as I do with my 642.

[jenericsig]

My M&P340 is the same. After firing 50 rounds of 357s (I recall 125 grain) in less than an hour, the pain in my hand increased. I then looked at my hand and noticed three blisters. I was trying a break the thing in! It's definitely not a fun target practice gun.

I now mainly use .38 +P or .357 short barrel Gold Dots.

[44fred]

I picked up my 340PD gently used a few years ago at a LGS. Previous owner picked it up, went to the range and put 5 rounds through it, returned to LGS and consigned it. I picked it up for $500 that same day!
Yes it's a hand full. Cut the web of my hand first time I took it out. Great carry piece at only 12.5oz.

[den888]

It's a lightweight gun, so it should be expected.

[Biigg50]

Ha! My LCR 357 doesn't kick that hard!
Seriously, I've shot both (340pd and LCR), and there is no comparison in felt recoil between the two.