6 vs 7 shot .357's?

[Ron3]

Any issues with strength or is it all positives when a .357 is offered in both a 6 vs 7 shot?

[mack7.62]

How much revolver experience do you have? I am so used to six shooters if you stick a 7 shot in my hands I am going to eject a lot of live seventh rounds.

[Bruiser62]

If I recall correctly, S&W has claimed that the 7 shot revolver cylinder is actually able to withstand higher levels of stress than is the 6 shot revolver. While the cylinder walls of the 7 shot are thinner, the cylinder notches are offset and are no longer directly over the chamber. Apparently the presence of a notch right over a chamber is a significant stress riser, which kind of makes sense considering the sharp features on a notch

[Ron3]

How much revolver experience do you have? I am so used to six shooters if you stick a 7 shot in my hands I am going to eject a lot of live seventh rounds.

Plenty!

Just never had a 7 shooter with same cylinder diameter as a 6 shooter. (S&W's, Gp100)

[Det-Sog]

How much revolver experience do you have? I am so used to six shooters if you stick a 7 shot in my hands I am going to eject a lot of live seventh rounds.

It's no different than carrying a five shot j-frame when you have six shooters also. OR like having different semi-autos with different magazine capacity. You have to KNOW what you are carrying for the day. It's all part of your situational awareness.

I LOVE my no lock 686 plus.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I have been jonesing for a 3 inch 7 shot 686. I want to get one and swap out the rear sight for fixed. Then I am going to carry it in a cross draw holster and yell at people "ya get killed walking your doggie!!!"

[C-grunt]

I remember a while back there was a thread or video about one of the 7 shots having the case rims jamming into each other. I believe it was on the new 7 shot GP100. Might be something to look into before you buy a GP100.

[Ron3]

I remember a while back there was a thread or video about one of the 7 shots having the case rims jamming into each other. I believe it was on the new 7 shot GP100. Might be something to look into before you buy a GP100.

I recall seeing that was an issue with certain brands of case IIRC.

While I wanted a 7 shot .357 to potentially carry, it seems like they are all too big and heavy.

So I'm considering a smaller 6 shot .357 like a K-frame or Colt King Cobra and mounting a micro optic on it.

I've seen some optic mounts that replace an adjustable rear sight. Unfortunately the rear sight of the King Cobra is fixed.

[MWAG19919]

7 shot is stronger in theory, which is saying something because nobody is claiming their 6-shot ever kaboomed with SAAMI spec ammo. I only own one .357: a 4" 686-4 7-shot. I've had about 2500 rounds since buying it used, most of them .357 and about half of the time it's full house 158 gr or 170 gr SWC. The gun has held up brilliantly.

[gunnerblue]

Any issues with strength or is it all positives when a .357 is offered in both a 6 vs 7 shot?

If the cylinder notch is in between chambers on the seven-shot, the cylinder will likely be stronger (look at the various five-shot big bores). Cylinder materiel and heat treat also play a part. I once owned a S&W 686+ (seven-shot) and fired many full-power .357 rounds with no issue