My wife and I each own a 3 1/16" SP-101 357 Magnum and an LCR. Both are great guns. In cooler months its easier to carry the larger gun but in summer attire the smaller is easier. For defense purposes we plan to use the same type ammo in each - - such such as Hornady Critical Defense, Extreme Shock, and a few others.
Maybe this is a stupid request, but I'm interested in assistance to become educated regarding what is the expected difference in impact energy and velocity between the 1 7/8" LCR and a 3 1/16" SP-101. Is the SP 101, for example, 50% more effective - -or what? I recognize the type of ammo used influences absolute numbers but my question regards differences.
Of course the SP 101 can handle 357 magnum rounds, which the LCR cannot. Also, the SP 101 also can easier handle +P rounds. But, if I load both with the same ammo type what can
While accuracy is paramount which comes only from mucho practice, obviously the shorter barrel LCR carries less velocity and impact energy than the SP 101 for most ammo types. But, how much less?
Can someone add some experienced guidance here? Thanks in advance.
Maybe this is a stupid request, but I'm interested in assistance to become educated regarding what is the expected difference in impact energy and velocity between the 1 7/8" LCR and a 3 1/16" SP-101. Is the SP 101, for example, 50% more effective - -or what? I recognize the type of ammo used influences absolute numbers but my question regards differences.
Of course the SP 101 can handle 357 magnum rounds, which the LCR cannot. Also, the SP 101 also can easier handle +P rounds. But, if I load both with the same ammo type what can
While accuracy is paramount which comes only from mucho practice, obviously the shorter barrel LCR carries less velocity and impact energy than the SP 101 for most ammo types. But, how much less?
Can someone add some experienced guidance here? Thanks in advance.