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I don't believe that a 357 loaded up will have the same recoil as a standard 44 mag load, if the gun/frame sizes are the same. For example, a S&W model 27 and 29 both being N frame. No one can make a blanket statement for such comparisons. Part of the equation is the FPS, part of it will be the grains of the bullet, part of it the weight of the gun, size of the gun, and even the perception of the shooter. None of that data was given, so its just more "hey, I talk like I know stuff" BS.

If the guns were different size frames, the 357 could easily have more recoil. For example, a Ruger LCR vs a Ruger Super redhawk.

Anyone who says such things that a full power 357 (no other info) will equal the recoil of a standard 44 mag (no other info) in a "same" frame size gun, doesn't have an opinion worth considering. Chances are, if the guy isn't specific in what he says, he doesn't know what he's talking about.

For the noise, the ported guns are nearly always louder. The gas escapes from multiple areas at the muzzle on a ported gun, increasing the noise.

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