Stopping Power

[Trapper7]

Last night on the History Channel's Modern Marvels, they had a great show on called "Magnums". It started with the 38 Special being the standard for law enforcement officers. Then S&W developed the 357 Magnum and it changed everything. S&W couldn't keep up with all the orders. However, not all police departments stayed with the 357. After awhile many went back to the 38 Special because of the noise & recoil of the 357.

Later, S&W developed the 44 Magnum. They said many purchased the 44, but some never actually shot it because they were afraid of it's power.