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Who makes a 357 magnum handgun?

Updated: 9/28/2023
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In current production:

  • Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus and Charter Arms offer a variety of SA/DA .357 revolvers
  • Colt makes Singe Action Army revolver in .357
  • Ruger, Beretta and Taurus also make SA "cowboy" revolvers in .357
  • Coonan, Inc. makes a 1911-style autoloading pistol in .357
  • IMI offers Desert Eagle Mark XIX in .357

In the past:

Colt, Ruger, S&W, as well as many smaller and less known manufacturers made many models in .357 Magnum which are available in the used market.

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