Lipsey's Exclusive: Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame

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The Lipsey's Exclusive Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frame is designed to be the ultimate small frame carry revolver. Featuring an XS Tritium front sight and dovetailed u-notch rear, the Ultimate Carry has sights that are easy to see with the ability to be adjusted. Regulated for popular defensive loads of today, the UC increases the effective range of a J-Frame revolver.
The "High Horn" VZ G10 UC grip creates a comfortable firing experience that conceals as good as it feels. The improved trigger makes it easier for shooters of all skill levels to make accurate hits down range. An internal “Endurance Package” including titanium pins increases the durability of an aluminum J-Frame. The no lock Airweight frame creates a lightweight package weighing only 16 oz.
Available in Black with Black Cherry VZ G10 grips, or Stainless with Black and Gray VZ G10 Grips. Both finishes are chambered in a 5 shot .38 Special or 6 shot .32 H&R Magnum.
This new Lipsey's Exclusive collection is available in four configurations:
.32 H&R MAGNUM: MODEL 632UC STAINLESS/BLACK & GRAY
.32 H&R MAGNUM: MODEL 432UC BLACK/BLACK CHERRY
.38 SPECIAL: MODEL 642UC STAINLESS/BLACK & GRAY
.38 SPECIAL: MODEL 442UC BLACK/BLACK CHERRY
Attributes of the new ULTIMATE CARRY J-FRAME series:
5-Shot 38 Special +P
6-Shot 32 H&R Magnum (also fires 32 S&W Long & 32 S&W)
No lock Airweight aluminum frame
All models weigh 16 oz.
XS Tritium front sight w/ green ring pinned to the barrel ramp
Black serrated U-notch rear sight dovetailed into the top strap
38 Special sights are regulated at 15-yards w/ Speer 135 gr. Gold Dot +P in addition to standard pressure 148 gr. Wadcutter loads
32 H&R Magnums sights are regulated at 15-yards w/ Federal 85 gr. JHP in addition to 100 gr. weight ammo traveling 800 fps like the Buffalo Bore 32 S&W Long offerings
VZ G10 UC grip covers back strap for better firing grip
Left side of grip relieved for speed loader use
Grip bottom is flush cut for maximum concealment
“High Horn” style goes to the top of the backstrap for a higher grip and to reduce recoil in the web of the hand
Optimized hammer & trigger geometry and springs for a lighter, smoother trigger pull
Chamfered charge holes for ease of loading
Beveled cylinder front edge for smoother holstering
“Endurance Package” upgrades include titanium pins for improved performance and durability for extensive firing
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00:00 Concept with S&W
02:15 Sight Features
03:42 Grips
04:52 Trigger & Internal Features
05:13 Endurance Package
05:37 Custom Features and Touches
06:01 Available Modela
06:51 Production Process
07:32 Range Testing and Development
08:00 Smith & Wesson Team

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@FCV0511 6 ай бұрын

I'm always thrilled to see a new S&W revolver without that ugly internal lock hole. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come. The new sights, the enclosed backstrap boot grips, factory chamfering, and the 32 H&R Magnum chambering to allow for six shots in a J-frame are absolutely delightful features. I can only hope that a similar configuration is planned for a K-frame sometime soon!

@brianclassen5221 6 ай бұрын

The Hillary Hole.

@mofozi 6 ай бұрын

For real did they decide they no longer like money ?

@finalcountdown7658 6 ай бұрын

These models (the 642 and 442) already existed without the lock....

@mofozi 6 ай бұрын

@@finalcountdown7658so don’t buy one 😂

@finalcountdown7658 6 ай бұрын

@mofozi Apparently, you're not too smart. What does me clarifying that the 642 and 442 already existed without the lock (as do other S&W Centennials) have anything to do with whether I want to purchase one or not?

@grapeshot23 6 ай бұрын

This is the exact gun I’ve wanted for 20 years. Kudos Lipsey’s, I’m in for one!

@alacharger 6 ай бұрын

I'm in! You had me at 32 H&R magnum!

@user-fi8ge2ud5m 6 ай бұрын

Had me at trigger reach for large hands

@mrchavez1967 2 ай бұрын

32 H&R Mag is an awesome caliber, isn't it.

@alacharger 2 ай бұрын

@@mrchavez1967 Yes, it is!

@ccalhoun0016 6 ай бұрын

Finally someone the j frame everyone wanted. Excellent job guys.

@logangodofcandy 6 ай бұрын

Pretty close to the performance center version

@LipseysGuns 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Theophilus1968 6 ай бұрын

Day late and a dollar short now that Kimber has the K6xs six shot revolver that’s the same size as the five shot j-frame.

@jfm562 6 ай бұрын

@@Theophilus1968 how much does the Kimber weigh? I just checked. 15.9 ounces. The S&W is what I've carried since 1992 and the right choice for me. It comes down to the cylinder release for me. The Kimber has an MSRP of $679 which is less.

@jameswilkes3186 6 ай бұрын

The .32 is a winner. Thanks from another old revolver guy.

@adamw4469 6 ай бұрын

These are what a J-Frame always should have been.

@williamryan9195 6 ай бұрын

These are both similar to the 640 pro series which had the adjustable sights and slab barrels.

@williamryan9195 6 ай бұрын

So these are really nothing new. Just nicer and more options.

@adamw4469 6 ай бұрын

@@williamryan9195 better trigger, better grip profile, almost half a pound lighter than the 640, sights specifically regulated to the most common carry loads today.

@williamryan9195 6 ай бұрын

@@adamw4469 If you look at the J-frame history these are really are just the remake/red-do of the 640 pro series.Even the VZ g-10 shape and palm swell are basically the same profile as the old Pachmayr Gripper grips. I agree the Centennial Air weights were lighter that the 640. But the 640 is far better a weighted handgun for the cartridge it shoots. I have the 442 Pro series and it was the first thing I switched . I don't use the sights anyway. But lots of users wanted them so I am glad they offered them to those who think they need them.

@OldVetUSN72 6 ай бұрын

Just like the old air weights of the 70’s

@toddparsons2980 6 ай бұрын

WOW! These look GREAT! Awesome upgrades like the sights, grips, trigger, chamfering. And the biggest bonus is NO Hillary hole.

@oleopathic 6 ай бұрын

What's a Hillary Hole ?

@ec2749 6 ай бұрын

Did not expect this. Now I have to buy one in 32. Nicely done gents

@aaronbruns2450 6 ай бұрын

What an awesome project. Looks like everyone knocked it out of the park.

@johnlacasse8893 6 ай бұрын

Y'all hit it out of the park with this one! I absolutely love these revolvers.

@fujmilla 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely excited about this. Have carried a j frame for 15 years. Have been hunting a 32 S&W j frame that I could afford for about 4 years. Carry a J frame daily off duty and will continue to do so. Thank you for putting together a package like this. I also noticed no lock, a definite plus.

@olvera6710 6 ай бұрын

The 32s are gonna sale like hotcakes. Hopefully S&W can keep the quality control up.

@Jx12346 6 ай бұрын

Man this is exactly what the j frame needed. I have to have one.

@oldcop18 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been carrying a lightweight J Frame since ‘68 & am looking forward to trying one of these new ones.

@QuantumTactical 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! I already have nearly 400 rounds through my 632 and I just picked it up 2 weeks ago. It is so fun to shoot and as accurate as my larger wheel guns. The action is smooth and predictable. I love it!!! Thanks for all your work!!!!!

@thedriver5462 6 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for doing this, I will order both models in 32. This was long overdue

@Gieszkanne 6 ай бұрын

Sound very good but also expensive. To bring back 32 H&R is fantastic! S&W should bring back 32 H&R as stock revolver! A 7 shot .32 H&R airweight k frame would be very nice also. UPDATE I looked hat their hp MSRP $759 is less than I thought it would be. From the video I thought it would be around 1000.

@buddditchendorf1847 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to it! Brining back .32 H&R is a positive!

@logangodofcandy 6 ай бұрын

Not in the Biden ammo marker

@LeroyJenkins-ul1kb 6 ай бұрын

@@logangodofcandy what is that?

@alexgyorko6464 6 ай бұрын

Every time I think I’m out they pull me back in. I will be looking for one.

@sowelu9247 6 ай бұрын

Same here. Saving all my nickels now. lol. This looks great. I hope they make a ton of them.

@rockydiggerdog3462 6 ай бұрын

LMFBO😂

@oneshoeless 6 ай бұрын

Finally! Another option for 32 HR Mag! One of my favorite rounds. And without "the hole"? I'll be picking one up!

@williamryan9195 6 ай бұрын

Me too.The 32 should have always been a staple in their lineup.

@Gieszkanne 6 ай бұрын

32 H&R is the best caliber for airweight snubnose.

@ericthered7226 6 ай бұрын

Man, everything about me wants a 32 Mag, but every single time I look for ammo..... Nothing. That's the only thing holding me back.

@Tyrone-db8mo 6 ай бұрын

@@ericthered7226same here, only defensive loads i can find are from double tap and buffalo bore

@bobhill3941 6 ай бұрын

@@ericthered7226That's my only catch too, availability, that's why I was surprised Lipsey's/Smith and Wesson offered that chambering.

@datsun40146 6 ай бұрын

WOOHOO!!!!! A new .32 mag revolver. I’m SO pumped! Y’all are knocking it out of the park

@fcb6288 6 ай бұрын

My favorite carry gun is still the J frame and always will be. This is perfect and I am very excited to pick one up. Thank you!

@chipsterb4946 6 ай бұрын

I had a 642 for a long time. Bought an M&P 340 because of the big, luminescent front sight. Both models have been available as separate SKUs without the infernal lock for years. That said, I think Lipsey’s really hit the ball out of the park with these special orders. The drift adjustable rear sight is simple but great. I’m going to consider VZ 320 “wrap around grips” for my J-frames.

@rustwins4442 6 ай бұрын

Great work guys. I'm so happy to hear that the .32 is back! Thanks for making it happen.

@SuperTrb0 6 ай бұрын

I’m so excited to see these. You all knocked it out of the park. So many of the things you’ve done are things I do to my own revolvers. Being able to buy something ready to go out of the box is awesome. The 642 will go great companions to my 342Ti, 340PD, and 640 Pro.

@thomasnadeau667 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! The J frame I have been looking for.

@JMR6813 6 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I plan on buying several of the 432s and 632s!

@philippicphilodox888 6 ай бұрын

The 432/632 seems like the hipster gun without the rarity. And that's a good thing.

@jerroldkazynski5480 6 ай бұрын

I'm all-in for collecting precious metals. And the firearms industry keeps me collecting some nice ones.

@eggr1ce374 6 ай бұрын

You guys are killing it. Between this and the Gen 1 Glock you guys did I have been truly spoiled. I gotta get one of these.

@johnsmithjr.1731 6 ай бұрын

Next tell s&w to bring back the m&p360 in 9mm 327fed 357/38. And go ahead and have em bring back the nightguard series too

@logangodofcandy 6 ай бұрын

Nightguard guns were EXPENSIVE guns that didn't sell very well. Adjusted for inflation, you're looking at a $1300 revolver. They just need to bring back scandium frames

@c.miller3802 6 ай бұрын

About time ! Our j frames have needed better sights for a long long time!

@ThecrazyScotsman 6 ай бұрын

327 Federal would have been nice to see as well

@HarrysHolsters 6 ай бұрын

They should have but I'll take 32H&R!

@robgarrett1781 6 ай бұрын

The alloy frame can’t handle the pressure of the Fed Mag round. They would have had to use scandium and it would have been over $1,000. Look at the crazy price of a 340PD. Plus Fed Mags are horribly punished to shoot.

@toddparsons2980 6 ай бұрын

Would require different frame.

@HarrysHolsters 6 ай бұрын

Every current production centerfire scandium frame gun is over $1000@@jodynorris6975

@niadhf 6 ай бұрын

@@jodynorris6975 I believe Rob is basing that on what the scadnium frames (which a lightweight 327mag would need to beento handle the pressures) that S&W currently make, cost. By using the aluminum frame and steel cylinders, within the limits of pressure of these cartridges, the cost is kept down.

@justintracy7226 6 ай бұрын

I was hoping it would be available in 33 or 327 and was not disappointed! I think it’s ideal for a small revolver like this. I often carry a Ruger LCR in 327, but loaded with 32 H&R, but I’m a metal guy when it comes to guns so I might have to do a little swap!

@michigunsanta8680 6 ай бұрын

I carried my 327 LCR for quite awhile and it’s a pretty great package especially with that 327 federal mag punch, but I think I’d love that black 632 with those cool grips and the great sights! I’ve got a a 642 pro but the trigger is so heavy and such a long pull I’m not very accurate past like 7 yards. 🤷‍♂️

@mofozi 6 ай бұрын

I will be paying close attention to Lipsey from now on ❤

@gallagherw3 6 ай бұрын

Great info and considerations from your experience. Thank you for sharing.

@82lowe36id 6 ай бұрын

Looks like these are some great features for the j-frame!

@Mr5150Sarge 6 ай бұрын

I love mine. VZ grips look great and help me keep hold while shooting. Great EDC.

@thetrentpete 3 ай бұрын

Please don’t stop making these. It’s such a cool concept and it fixes the only reasons I wouldn’t want the original 442

@stvnbryan5542 6 ай бұрын

632 !!! I am so happy you brought it back! Next make a .327 Fed Mag.

@kingdave77 6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure why they didn’t go with .327 Fed Mag, because you could still use .32 H&R Mag, and the various other .32 rounds too.

@HALO-2304 6 ай бұрын

@@kingdave77 Same. Seems a missed opportunity, but then again, they've suffered from the 'NIH' (Not Invented Here) mentality before.

@kchapman2260 6 ай бұрын

I have a 632-2 in 327

@Gieszkanne 6 ай бұрын

@@kingdave77 Because an aluminium frame cant handle 357 mag nore 327 mag!

@1TickedBabe 3 ай бұрын

Dose it HAVE TO BE Aluminum. Would definitely buy a 327!

@charleslee4528 6 ай бұрын

Yes! I've used a 642 as my NPE gun for 16 years, I will have at least one of these.

@Puddin127 6 ай бұрын

This is freaking awesome.

@JSuttersFort 6 ай бұрын

Wow, Centennial J’s remain a favorite. These look good. I’ll have to talk with my local store.

@ammoiscurrency5706 6 ай бұрын

Been looking at a carry gun for my wife. I cant wait to se this on the shelf!!!

@derekray7144 6 ай бұрын

About time fellows! Been waiting for this for a long time.

@jackclancy5747 6 ай бұрын

I hope S&W produces enough of them to meet demand. It will be a big seller.

@Lomez07734 5 ай бұрын

Great job and much needed!

@Bobbertj7335 6 ай бұрын

I've been carrying my smith 642 performance for years great gun . I really want this upgraded one

@wallyzworld7108 6 ай бұрын

Nice, finally a descent set of sights on the J-frame alloy revolvers, but why no 3" barrel options (gives the full length ejector rod). Any chance Lipsey's can get S&W to bring back the Night Guard series revolvers with 3" barrels? I believe a 3" barreled 315 and 396 would be a hot sellers for us revolver shooters out here.

@anthonymazzant3690 6 ай бұрын

I have a smith and wesson in 32, it took me forever to find it and have been carrying it everyday for over a year and a half. I love it but it has the blade sights. Ammo is a nightmare to find I have to buy it from gunbroker at a premium. Hopefully with this coming out manufacturers will ramp up production on the 32 h and r magnums.

@Jordant106_ 5 ай бұрын

I was just looking into getting A 642 and man I’m glad I came across yall on TFB TV definitely gotta get me one from Lipseys no doubt 🔥🔥

@JEEPDadXJ 6 ай бұрын

I've added Pachmyer round rubber grips on both my 642 and Charter Arms Undercover, both were greatly improved.

@BishopBlast 6 ай бұрын

i dont have too many revolvers but loved this content thanks. (need to add more to my collection)

@tonyhayeck45 6 ай бұрын

I. NEED. THIS!!!!

@bigghoss762 6 ай бұрын

YES! I tried a 442 a while back but sold it because I couldn't find any grips that added trigger reach without extending below the grip frame and making the gun up-pocketable. I've also been wanting good sights for a long time. This really is the ultimate snubby revolver. Now do it in a K-frame.

@LA_Commander 6 ай бұрын

Hogue makes some really great grips for these guns. The longer one is the easiest to shoot. The middle sized one is slightly smaller but still good. The small one which I don't recommend is about the same size as factory

@snugswashere6504 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking for my first J frame and this may be the one for me.

@gus9376 6 ай бұрын

Looks great .

@gregh3248 6 ай бұрын

Love my 640 Pro. The best J frame made by S&W

@cowboycurtis4944 6 ай бұрын

I am very excited for these to start rolling out. The S&W lever action grabbed a lot of attention, but these (especially the .32 ones) are gonna be a real dream pocket gun. As someone who carries a .38 j frame and who has an old .32 long j frame, the .32 H&R j frame is gonna be an immediate buy for me.

@Johnnyjonas274 6 ай бұрын

Love those those sights! Wish my 642 had them

@zacharybrink5088 6 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear . Thanks

@NoHomo1776 6 ай бұрын

I like it. Would be nice to make a 686 + version.

@chrisbonnett6783 5 ай бұрын

Got one, and love it. Plan on buying a second as a backup. Also have a Model 60.

@granitejeepc3651 6 ай бұрын

ive carried a 638 since 88. i have 638-3 with full length ejector. points and conceal better then 2 CT green laser, trigger job and about 7k rounds plus 20k dry fires i would love 8 shot .22 magnum in 638...i love still able do a single action shot

@Sprice93USAF 6 ай бұрын

Wish more companies asked Darryl and Bryan what revolver models to make.

@LarrysLibrary 6 ай бұрын

Looks great. Interesting though they regulated the .38's sights for a round that has been unavailable for about 3 years now! Maybe get Speer to start supplying some of those 135 loads to retail?

@sempertalis1230 6 ай бұрын

Excellent❤, I love my 327 Smith but at times it is a tad to large and not a deep conceal carry. Your take on the J frame looks to me as the answer to my demand for a modernized revolver approach. I will definetly look more closely into it.

@yuvgotubekidding 3 ай бұрын

Very very nice updated revolver

@sombra6153 6 ай бұрын

Those features need to be standard on all J-frames. Any gun smiths, or even S&W’s shop performing work to install those sights and other features on older Js would be welcome. Will the grips become available for purchase?

@whistled46 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video guys!! I've been carrying an external hammer 642 for bout 12 years now...also sometimes carry my Taurus 327 mag for the extra round...this 32 mag really sounds interesting !! Y'all probably just made an old "wheel gun toting guy" just buy another pistol!! Got to mention my third alternate carry Ruger Lcrx 38+P...another great carry gun!

@edstringer1138 6 ай бұрын

I millied my 642 sights down to add a big dot sight , better sights are awesome not having to do triggerwork is another bonus which I have also done

@1patrioticscots 6 ай бұрын

Great looking gun. Love my Kimber K6xs, though. You really can't go wrong with either.

@duck-n-cover477 6 ай бұрын

Duh, because revolvers are awesome carry pistols! I prefer the K frames, but this sounds well-thought. I think my clients will like these like they do the latest Magnum K frames.

@southfork67 6 ай бұрын

I’m in but if they offer it in 357 later I’ll be getting one of those. A M&P 360 and M&P 340 with these features would truly be the ultimate.

@upnorth5465 6 ай бұрын

Need this in a 357 mag! I'd buy one in a heartbeat if you gave the model 60 this same makeover!

@user-ex9zm7bg3x 5 ай бұрын

The 340PD's sight is pinned and can be replaced with a Trijicon

@DieselMcBadass1 6 ай бұрын

I carry a 432 PD, and I plan to upgrade soon!

@gtcam723 6 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a 3” version, maybe borrowing the Mdl 60 Pro Series beveled underlug. Ya know, being able to have input on something like this would actually probably bring me back into the industry.

@logangodofcandy 6 ай бұрын

That would be excellent. I'd buy it

@jimhiller 3 ай бұрын

You are to be congratulated for doing what S & W should have done years ago. I have a blued 32 H & R Mag on order. I hope that the fit and finish is at the level I expect and you intend it to be

@sealove79able 6 ай бұрын

a great video & revolver.

@TheOfficialCaseMade 5 ай бұрын

I really hope these catch on! I would LOVE to see a 3 inch 327 Federal Magnum with these same exact upgrades with a shrouded or exposed hammer! That might be the ultimate do-it-all revolver; carry, hiking, and kit gun. I understand Lipsey's has an exclusive LCRX that fits that bill, but man they're hard to come by.

@N98858 6 ай бұрын

I handled this Lipsey's J-Frame at Shot-Show... On my WANT List to add to my J-Frame Collection! "Very Nice" ';-)

@philliphill4763 6 ай бұрын

S&W didn’t stand up to their "lifetime warranty "; they sent my j frame back stating it was unrepairable. Best of luck with your new S&W purchase. ;-)

@georgedasani9095 5 ай бұрын

What happened?

@philliphill4763 5 ай бұрын

@@georgedasani9095 nothing, that's the point!

@yeedbottomtext7563 6 ай бұрын

My 642 performance center kicks like a damn mule, I’m excited for this

@davidmoran7827 6 ай бұрын

32 H&R Magnum!! Thank you!

@danieltorstensen6020 6 ай бұрын

This should replace the standard J-Frame SKUs in the S&W catalog. Well done!

@TheOfficialCaseMade 5 ай бұрын

This is literally a pistol that has ALL the upgrades you could want, from the factory! What an awesome job you guys have done.

@markcmann 6 ай бұрын

Wow, sweet looking snub nose J frame…

@googlechicken 6 ай бұрын

Looks awesome glad to see them following Kimbers lead with the DAO and the Novak style combat rear sight it’s a much better sight system for me than the gutter and ramp sights

@MarcoFromTropoja 6 ай бұрын

5:25 now I know why there’s always dings and dents on new smith and Wesson revolvers. They just toss them into a bin with other parts.

@paulcardone5604 6 ай бұрын

Do you think S&W will consider this revolver in 327 Fed. Mag?

@paulfryejr2918 6 ай бұрын

Looks to be a real improvement of he J frame.

@teller121 6 ай бұрын

Can Ruger SP101 be obtained through Lipsey's? I've seen one in the past but I wondered what would be involved in obtaining a blued 3" version.

@n2cycles 5 ай бұрын

Love the grips. My 360 needs these for the 357 mag given the weight is only 11oz. I wish they had put the 327 federal mag and I’d rush out to buy one.

@briantatro7493 6 ай бұрын

O man I just bought a 340 pd for 1100 bucks. Now want one of these also.

@Kelly-oq9nh 6 ай бұрын

I want one !

@ricjona1069 6 ай бұрын

For those that state 5 rounds is not enough, carry 2. New York reload and redundancy and can share one if needed. Carry speed strips for additional rounds. Carry a 3rd in high threat situations.

@benjaminmoore3373 6 ай бұрын

So.. When are these going to be available? I love wadcutters in a snub and you had me sold when you mentioned 148 grain dialed in with those beautiful sights.

@LipseysGuns 6 ай бұрын

Looking like late February availability!

@glockmpw 6 ай бұрын

Any word on MSRP yet?

@RR-jc8jh 6 ай бұрын

@@glockmpw$759.00

@happyamerican3235 6 ай бұрын

Gotta be over $800. Especially on the 32. Gotta pay for all that first time tooling and those VZ grips.

@whenpiratesattack 5 ай бұрын

Can't find anywhere to order this or preorder yet but would love to have one!

@davidtownsend5436 6 ай бұрын

Looks like my 442's going up for sale soon.

@b.g.4277 6 ай бұрын

They should add 327 mag, can shoot anything the 32 HH can. My other wish would be a 30 SC version that used moon clips. Higher capacity and would be much cheaper than 32 HH, at least from prices I see online.

@duck-n-cover477 6 ай бұрын

I still think the PC Model 19 Carry Comps are the pinnacle of carry revolvers... I might like to see one with a titanium alloy cylinder and bobbed hammer. Just slightly lighter moving parts, like the 242 or 386 PD L frames or the 315 Night Guard K frame. Keep the steel frame and port to soak up the recoil. 357 hits hard like a 10mm, but with higher sectional density.