.40 S&W Revolvers. Performance vs .357

[Frankenrifle]

My wife is getting rid of her .357 and mine is languishing in the safe. We carry .40 semi-autos daily, but I like the feel and action of a revolver. With the proper load I'm pretty certain the calibres will compare well. What about recoil. Does anyone have experience with a revolver chambered in .40? What is the better choice of model and maker?

I really like the idea of shrinking our caliber spread. Would mean I'd have to collect less brass to reload for our handguns.

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[Mark W.]

The Charter Arms PIT BULL with its clip less cylinder is far and away the functional best option in a .40SW revolver. As to recoil I have the same sized pistol in .38 +P and .44spl. and with mild loads both are easy on the recoil with hot loads they are controllable but a hand full.