.357 Magnum

The .357 Magnum is a revolver and carbine caliber cartridge designed and developed by both Winchester and Smith & Wesson. 
==Overview==
The .357 Magnum was developed during the mid-1930s. It was derived from the .38 Special that was produced since 1898. By this time, the magnum was introduced and was utilized by the gangsters of that time period. Both it and the .38 Special were virtually identical and were both powerful enough to pierce the flak jackets and even car doors of the time. Since it's creation, the magnum has been utilized by a variety of different people including by civilian, law enforcement and military personnel.
==Compatible Weapons==
*Colt Python
Category:Pistol Cartridges
Category:Ammunition