The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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I like this little gun ... easy to carry .. reliable .. speaks with authority ..
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Screen captures of me shooting the Model 340 with 125 gr. JHP and 20 gr. WC820
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Gun in Recoil
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Recoil ended .. nice ring of fire on the backstop
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Comparison .. firing Remington 125 gr. JHP factory load
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Recoil is stout with maximum loads. Shoot a heavy recoiling sixgun for awhile and the little Smith won't bother you.
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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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Looks like a handful - on both ends.
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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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I had the opportunity to try a Brand "T" version of that little lightweight. Very unpleasant to shoot. Maybe with standard pressure Specials. It's sure easy to pack around.
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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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Flamethrower! I agree with you, Jim -- maybe not the gun you'd want to burn 100 rounds at a go in plinking at tin cans, but anyone who is motivated can accustom himself over time to shoot it well, and maybe even enjoy it a little!
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I'm guessin' that while it might fall short as an all-day plinker or target pistol, it probably shines in every other category.

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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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FWiedner wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:08 pm I'm guessin' that while it might fall short as an all-day plinker or target pistol, it probably shines in every other category.

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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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I am thinking someone has one of the slow lot's of 820.

I wonder if 20 grs. of 296/H110 would give the same fire ball.

Pretty neat camera work all the same.

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Re: The S&W Model 340 .357 Magnum

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J35 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:58 pm I am thinking someone has one of the slow lot's of 820.

I wonder if 20 grs. of 296/H110 would give the same fire ball.

Pretty neat camera work all the same.

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Not sure this lot is slow. Gives comparable velocities to H110 loads. Yep. H110 makes a nice fireball from he short barrel. 😀
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I have the 640. It's a little kicker for sure. I feel quite fine using .38 +P in mine. Magnums are a bit too much for me. One box of 140 gr. magnums leaves my hand sore for a day or more.
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