.357 Magnum

Concealed carry – why to choose a modern-design revolver for self-defense. We stress-tested the Kimber K6s Stainless with Crimson Trace Master Series Lasergrips: a powerful short-barreled wheelgun in .357 Magnum.

Revolvers usually come from the USA, Brazil or occasionally from Germany. It is hard to think of France as the home country of a revolver manufacturer. Older generations will certainly remember the Manurhin MR73, which is now celebrating its rebirth. We took a closer look at the 6"/152 mm version.

Due to the wide variety of models available in Smith & Wesson revolver lineup, when purchasing aftermarket parts, tuning parts and accessories, often the specific model is not mentioned but only the frame size. We highlight the differences and everything you need to know about the various frames used in Smith & Wesson revolvers.

Don't worry, you're not seeing double! Beyond any serious German shooting sports regulations, Korth boss Martin Rothmann had the imposing "twin gun" shown here created on a whim. Connected at the top strap, the two noble revolvers with a firepower of 12 rounds in the powerful caliber .357 Magnum represent a gun curiosity that we would like to present to you in more detail – and in a video – here.

After acquiring a majority stake in Chapuis Armes in 2019, Beretta is now adding the posh French revolvers to its product line-up in the USA. Two models are available at present, the CMR73 Sport with a 5.25" barrel and the Manurhin MR73 Gendarmerie with 4” barrel, both in ..38 Spl/.357 Mag..

Two muzzle-loading firearms – the Cook Underhammer pistol and the Lorenz Type II rifle – and the breech loading Sharps Little Betsy rifle in .357 Magnum caliber: here are some products from the Italian manufacturer that are interesting not just from a technical viewpoint, but also from a historical perspective. Let's learn more about them.

If what you are looking for is a 4-inch-barreled carry revolver, excellent workmanship and unmatched concealability, one of the best US products that might be right for you is the Kimber K6s DASA Combat. Here is our test.

Korth revolvers are renowned for their top quality. In a partnership with Korth, Nighthawk Custom is now releasing the Korth Ranger, a 4” revolver in .357 Magnum featuring fully machined hand-fitted parts, a skeletonized barrel shroud, a polished Lothar Walther barrel and Jim Wilson Turkish walnut grips.

The trend of custom handguns is now also met by the US manufacturer Ruger, that is actually specializing in large series production. We took a closer look at the Doug Koenig SR 1911 Competition pistol in 9 mm Luger and the 8-shot Super GP 100 Competition revolver in .357 Magnum.

After some 20 years, Colt announces the coming back of a great revolver classic, the Python in .357 Magnum. The Python 2020 is stainless steel and features a stronger frame with a re-designed rear sight. It’s available in 4.25”/ 108 mm and 6”/ 152 mm barrel lengths.

For 2020, the K6s revolver lineup adds the Target and Combat versions, both featuring a 4” barrel and double/single action trigger mechanism. The K6s Target is equipped with extended three-finger grips and a target adjustable rear sight, while the 4" Combat sports extended combat grips with finger grooves and white 3-dot sights. Caliber is .357 Magnum.

For the happiness of “Snake guns” fans, after re-introducing the King Cobra in .357 Magnum earlier this year, Colt now adds a Target version featuring a longer 4 1/4” barrel and adjustable rear sight with elevated fiber optic front sight. According to the manufacturer, it's “engineered for accurate and enjoyable shooting”.

From Ruger's recently born Custom Shop, a new addition to the much-appreciated GP100  family. Chambered in .357 Magnum, the Super GP100 is a 8-round competition revolver featuring a factory-tuned action and pleasing ergonomics.

The Brazilian firearms manufactures extends its big-bore revolver line dedicated to short / medium range hunting scenarios with a new version of the Raging Hunter series. Chambered in .357 Magnum and available in three barrel lengths, the new revolver sports a seven-shot cylinder, sharing the same technical features of its .44 Magnum siblings.

The Rhino 30 DS revolver by Chiappa Firearms is designed for self-defense and with its three-inch barrel it ideally completes the range of lengths in which this interesting and unique revolver is available.

The Desert Eagle Magnum pistol has been firmly established on the handgun market for decades. With the new IMB versions in the XIX series, Magnum Research has now launched revamped pistols with an integrated muzzle brake. They are imported by Waffen Ferkinghoff. Our colleagues from VISIER put two of the new models through their paces for you.