Name: 0.357 Magnum
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<h2>Synonyms</h2><p>0.357 Smith & Wesson Magnum</p><h2>Armament</h2><p>Suitably chambered revolvers.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson, this virtually became the standard law enforcement round in the USA by the 1960s. Whilst the calibre is the same as the 0.38 Special cartridge, the nomenclature was changed to 0.357 (the exact, rather than the nominal calibre) to distinguish this more powerful round. In addition the case is about 2.5 mm longer than other 0.38 cases, preventing it from being chambered in older revolvers that may not be strong enough to withstand the extra pressure.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>A rimmed, straight-taper case of brass or nickel-plated brass, Boxer or Berdan primed. Various types and weights of bullet have been produced. The most common factory loading for many years was a 10.23 g soft-pointed bullet, but in recent years the 8.1 g JHP pattern has achieved widespread use for both law enforcement and personal defence.</p><p>AUSTRIA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Hirtenberger AG</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; MV 460 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 10.2 g; MV 320 m/s</p><p>Ball, EMB: FMJ, controlled fragmentation; 6.0 g; MV 450 m/s</p><p>BRAZIL</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.24 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>FINLAND</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Nammo Lapua Cartridge Factory Ltd</p><p>Type: Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 360 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 470 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Sako Ltd</p><p>FMJ 10 g; MV 400 m/s</p><p>FRANCE</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>SFM Défense</p><p>Type: Ball: FMJ; 9.7 g; MV 475 m/s</p><p>Ball: JSP; 10.46 g; MV 430 m/s</p><p>Ball `UL': JSP; 3.9 g; MV 600 m/s</p><p>THV: 2.90 g; MV 800 m/s; penetrates 3.5 mm steel at 7 m</p><p>GERMANY</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Dynamit Nobel (Geco)</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.25 g; MV 445 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ, conical; 10.25 g; MV 450 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Metallwerk Elisenhutte GmbH (MEN)</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP (Quick Defense); 6 g; MV 470 m/s</p><p>Frangible Ball: Solid copper/polymer bullet; 5.4 g; V 10 440 m/s</p><p>ISRAEL</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Israel Military Industries ( IMI ) Type: Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 434 m/s Ball: JHP; 10.24 g; MV 372 m/s Ball: JSP; 8.1 g; MV 434 m/s Ball: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 372 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Kalia Israel Cartridge Company Ltd Type: Ball: SWC; 9.7 g; MV 320 m/s Ball: SWC; 9.7 g; MV 379 m/s ITALY</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Fiocchi Munizioni SpA</p><p>Type: Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 375 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 9.2 g; MV 460 m/s</p><p>KOREA, SOUTH</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Poongsan Metal Corporation</p><p>Type: Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 364 m/s</p><p>Ball 357A: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 364 m/s</p><p>Ball 357B: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 364 m/s</p><p>Ball 357C: JHP; 9.72 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball 357D: JHP; 7.13 g; MV 420 m/s</p><p>MEXICO</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Aguila Industrias Tecnos</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; MV 473 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 10.2 g; MV 430 m/s</p><p>POLAND</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Zaklady Metalowe (Mesko)</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; V 10 430 m/s Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; V 10 350 m/s Ball: WC; 9.6 g; V 10 250 m/s</p><p>SOUTH AFRICA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Denel (Pty) Ltd</p><p>Type: JHP; 8.1 g; V 5 415 m/s Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; V 5 360 m/s Type: JHP; 10.2 g; V 5 360 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>PMP</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 405 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.24 g; MV 405 m/s</p><p>SWEDEN</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Norma AB</p><p>Type: Ball 19101: JHP; 10.24 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball 19106: FMJ, SWC; 10.24 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball 19107: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>UNITED KINGDOM</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Cobra Gun Company</p><p>Type: Ball: HSA Flechette</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Conjay Arms Company</p><p>Type: Ball: CBX; 5.51 g; MV 590 m/s in 152 mm barrel</p><p>Ball: CBXX; 6.8 g; MV 495 m/s in 152 mm barrel</p><p>Ball: CBAP; 5.51 g; MV 690 m/s; penetrates 5.5 mm RHA (480-530 Brinell, 52 Rockwell) at angles</p><p>from normal to 45º</p><p>UNITED STATES OF AMERICA</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>3-D</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 9.07 g; MV 381 m/s</p><p>Ball: Lead, SWC; 10.24 g; MV 305 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 9.07 g; MV 381 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Black Hills Ammunition Company</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 427 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 366 m/s</p><p>Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 320 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>CCI-Speer</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 7.1 g; MV 421 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball: JSP; 8.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 9 g; MV 421 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 377 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Cor-Bon Ammunition</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 7.5 g; MV 412 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 9 g; MV 404 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 11.7 g; MV 381 m/s</p><p>Ball `penetrator': FMJ; 13 g; MV 366 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 13.3 g; MV 390 m/s</p><p>Ball special: FMJ; 11.7 g; MV 503 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Delta Defense Inc</p><p>Type: Frangible: 5.51 g; MV 449 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Eldorado Cartridge Corp (PMC Ammunition)</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 9.7 g; MV 367 m/s</p><p>Ball : JSP; 10.0 g; MV 364 m/s</p><p>Ball : JHP; 8.1 g; MV 364 m/s</p><p>Ball : JHP; 9.7 g; MV 376 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Federal Cartridge Company</p><p>Type: Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 11.7 g; MV 332 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Glaser Safety Slug Inc</p><p>Type: Ball: Glaser Blue; 5.18 g; MV 548 m/s</p><p>Ball: Glaser Silver; 5.18 g; MV 548 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Longbow Incorporated</p><p>Type: Frangible Ball; 6.1 g; MV 442 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Remington Arms Company Inc</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 441 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 7.1 g; MV 394 m/s</p><p>Ball: BJHP; 8.1 g; MV 372 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.24 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: Lead; 10.24 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JSP; 10.24 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: FMJ; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Ultramax</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 436 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 335 m/s</p><p>Ball: Lead, SWC; 8.1 g; MV 250 m/s</p><p>Ball: Lead, SWC; 10.2 g; MV 354 m/s</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Winchester-Olin</p><p>Type: Ball: JHP; 7.1 g; MV 394 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 8.1 g; MV 441 m/s</p><p>Ball: SWC; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: MP; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JSP; 10.2 g; MV 376 m/s</p><p>Ball: JSP; 9.42 g; MV 393 m/s</p><p>YUGOSLAVIA , FEDERAL REPUBLIC</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>Yugoimport SDPR</p><p>Type: Ball: FMJ; 10.2 g; MV 467 m/s</p><p>Ball: JHP; 10.2 g; MV 493 m/s</p><p>HP Test: FMJ, conical or JSP; 10.2 g</p>

A rimmed, straight-taper case of brass or nickel-plated brass, Boxer or Berdan primed.

Various types and weights of bullet have been produced. The most common factory loading for many years was a 10.23 g soft-pointed bullet, but in recent years the 8.1 g JHP pattern has achieved widespread use for both law enforcement and personal defence. Introduced in 1935 by Smith & Wesson, this virtually became the standard law enforcement round in the USA by the 1960s. Whilst the calibre is the same as the 0.38 Special cartridge, the nomenclature was changed to 0.357 (the exact, rather than the nominal calibre) to distinguish this more powerful round. In addition the case is about 2.5 mm longer than other 0.38 cases, preventing it from being chambered in older revolvers that may not be strong enough to withstand the extra pressure. Applications include suitably chambered revolvers.

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