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My .357 Magnum Ruger SP101 2 1/2" barrel revolver (spur-less hammer) is a pleasure to shoot .38 specials through especially once I changed out the stock grips for larger Hogue grips.

That said, I shot it ONCE with a .357 magnum round and decided I'd never do it again. The muzzle blast and recoil were horrendous and this is a heavy revolver.

It stays at home.

I use Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel 38 special +P (I think 125 or 135 grain) ammo which is plenty powerful enough for me, but after years of carrying a Glock 19 with a spare mag, I'd feel under armed with it as an every day carry weapon.