.357/44 Bain & Davis | ||
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Type | hunting, Revolver, Pistol | |
Place of origin | United States | |
Production history | ||
Designer | Keith Davis | |
Designed | 1964 | |
Specifications | ||
Parent case | .44 Magnum | |
Case type | Rimmed, bottlenecked | |
Bullet diameter | .357 in (9.1 mm) | |
Maximum pressure | 42,000 psi (290 MPa) |
The .357/44 Bain & Davis is a centerfire pistol cartridge designed by Keith Davis around 1964. The purpose was to give improved velocity over the .357 Magnum by using the larger .44 Magnum case.[1]