Expert picks for the best 357 Magnum revolvers in 2026. From the S&W 686 Plus to the Colt Python, with live prices, pros/cons, and specs for 10 top revolvers.
The .357 Magnum cartridge is a revolver round with a .357-inch bullet diameter. It was first introduced in 1934 and serves as the foundation of the “Magnum Era.”
To begin with, it must be understood that the .357 Magnum is a low velocity cartridge. The .357 is to some extent reliant on what I call mechanical wounding in order to achieve fast killing. This cartridge does its best work when loaded with fast expanding hollow point bullet types.
Over the past few years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 50 revolvers chambered in 357 Magnum. Of these handguns, here are the best 357 Mags that our experienced testers believe you’ll like if you want to buy a handgun of this type.
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The .357 Magnum is an American classic and has been a popular round since its introduction nearly 90 years ago. It’s a powerful round that doesn’t quite stray into “oh God my wrist” levels of recoil like some of its magnum brethren, but it still has a legacy of reliably handling a variety of game…
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