357 Magnum ammo was designed to increase the power and effectiveness of the .38 Special ammunition. Originally it was the standard issue for police officers at the time of its creation. It was designed in the late 1930s by Elmer Keith, Phil Sharpe, and D.B. Wesson of Smith & Wesson. The original idea behind the 357 Magnum was to create a high-performance cartridge that could penetrate barriers and stop criminals on the spot, as well as provide greater accuracy and range than the .38 Special. The developers achieved this by lengthening the .38 Special case and increasing the powder charge, resulting in a faster and more powerful bullet that could travel at higher velocities and deliver a harder impact on a target. This made the 357 Magnum a popular choice for law enforcement, hunters, and handgun enthusiasts, and it remains one of the most popular and versatile calibers today.
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