Reloading for the S&W 340PD?

[studenygreg]

I have 3 different titanium cylinder models. 340pd, 327pc and 329pd. I don't shoot a lot of magnum loads but I generally stick with heavier grain bullets just to be safe and not cause any cylinder erosion.

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[Ron3]

I want one, but $1100 is pretty steep!

[studenygreg]

Yes, compared to around 4-500 for an air weight. I've had mine about 10 years. It's cheaper than sawpping out carry guns every couple of years.

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[Ron3]

Yes, compared to around 4-500 for an air weight. I've had mine about 10 years. It's cheaper than sawpping out carry guns every couple of years.

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I had gone the LCR route favoring the trigger and weight in .357 / 6 shot .327. (Both 17 oz empty, 19 oz loaded) The .357 got worn. Sold with disclosure.

Now, I'd prefer the smaller, lighter J. (17 oz for a loaded 442, 14 oz for a loaded 340pd) Especially since I started reloading.

As for .327 in a snub, it can perform but the blast is atrocious and recoil like a moderate .357 magnum. It seems like a certain ear-killer.

Loading .32 mag hot, and I do, provides .380 performance at best.

I could load .38's light for practice, up for carry. Wouldn't fire .357 from it.