The full-throttle slot went to Hornady's.357 Mag. Critical Defense 125-gr. FTX, which tapped out a best group of 2.10" with an average of 2.32".

Offered in .357 Magnum, the Single Action Army has a 5.5-inch barrel, a six-round cylinder, a spurred trigger (reminiscent of cowboy boot spurs), a blued barrel and a colorful case-hardened frame.

Offered in .357 Magnum, the Single Action Army has a 5.5-inch barrel, a six-round cylinder, a spurred trigger (reminiscent of cowboy boot spurs), a blued barrel and a colorful case-hardened frame.

Generally, the .357 Magnum will push bullets of the same weight about 30 percent faster than the 9mm Luger. This also translates to more energy; .357 Magnum loads can hit as much as 70 percent harder.