Customer Reviews for Smith & Wesson Model 360 Personal Defense 1.87" 357 Magnum / 38 Special Revolver

Another awesome product from Bud's Gun Shop. Thank you.

Price went up $265.00 since I purchased it two years ago. Ok at the $500.00 range. But at almost $800.00 there are many other to consider. Especially for a 5 shot revolver.

Great little gun!! I own several J frames and this is the best one. Worth every penny.

Very good for the first 60 rounds, but then the frame cracked. Nothing excessive as far as loads; some 38 spl and 357 mag. Will be sending back for warranty.

Just took delivery about a week ago and have yet to fire the weapon, I'll just briefly touch on the process through Bud's which was fast and easy. I can't imagine it being any better. Able to track the shipment as it moved, got here quickly. No obvious issues with the weapon on initial inspection and a series of dry practice sessions. Purchased with the intent of using this as a 2nd concealed carry (in lieu of reload). I am due to attend a "pure" revolver training course in about two months and plan to give it a work out prior to regular carry. Thanks for the help, Bud's!

I would be Happy to leave a review on this product and Buds gun shop, As fo the gun that I just spent almost 600.00 dollars for. I bought this for my wife as a mothers day gift it had enough time to come in we picked it up on the sat before it was sent to a FFL and of course we did do the back round ck. that is when all the problems started. as you might know once you do the back round ck. YOU OWN IT.... So we go home sot a total of five rounds and noticed that the cyclender was not spinning freely so as I was putting a few drops of oil I the noticed that the ejection rod or tub was slightly bent. WELL needles to say Buds gun shop washed there hands of it was not their problem at that point anymore once the background ck. was done. So now I have to get with the manufacture and go through all the trouble of sending it back the very next Monday. SO if you were ever to ask me if I would do this again or ever recommend someone doing this I would say a very profound NO.... I'm not happy with the gun or Buds gun shop and I will be sure to let as meany people know as posable!!! bottom Line NEVER AGAIN !!!
I'm sure that buds gun shop won't do a dame thing to make it right by the customer !!

Great Firearm! Love it. Kick is great! Grip and front post sight not so much in love with. Ordered a hogue grip and a hivis sight. But turns out the sight requires drilling into the revolver...

Buds is awesome! This is the second time I ordered from them and each time they were fast and had great communication. They sent emails any time it the status changed. This gun is a great gun and is a two for the price of one. You can shoot 357 mag or 38 special from a small compact frame which makes it a great carry gun for guys and gals.

Product was as described. Very beautiful revolver with a smooth trigger and solid lock up. Handles both 38 special and 357 very well. Of course Buds customer service was awesome as well.

For the money, nobody is building a better compact, snub-nose, 357 magnum, lightweight defense revolver!
I've been a fan of S&W's fabulous J-frames in the form of the Model 642 for a number of years. They're compact, lightweight, and proven reliable and eminently packable. When I saw this M360J in 357 magnum I knew it was the right advance in self-defense armament! It's built on the solid J-frame design - simple. Even better, it provides the lightness of carry of an aluminum frame 38 special, but with the ultimate fight-stopping power of the 357 magnum.
The finish is understated satin black with an unfluted cylinder and silver-tone laser markings to denote it is an Airweight model, and represent the classic S&W logo. It has a red polymer insert in the front sight blade for rapid acquisition combined with the frame channel rear sight. The external hammer allowing single action operation reduces the little revolver's ultimate concealment, but it's a concession to old-school revolver shooters who understand and appreciate the option to go single-action - and know how to do it!
Typically Smith & Wesson, all controls work cleanly without a hitch or grittiness. The cylinder unlatches cleanly and inside the frame can be seen a shaped steel blast deflector to preserve the alloy frame by directing and diffusing high pressure combustion gasses. The trigger is black and the exposed hammer appears color case-hardened. There is of course the polarizing internal lock and while I've read about all the things that can go wrong with it, I've never experienced it in any of my S&W revolvers. For those that don't like it, there are aftermarket solutions to concealing the hole where it was. I I'll take it as it is.
I like the shape of the supplied rubber grips - they fit the hand very well, and while not ideal for deep concealment, do very well to help tame magnum recoil. Of course grips can be changed out for almost any shape imaginable.
Shooting 38 special is similar to doing so from the other Airweight J-frames - stout, but not unpleasant. Shooting 357 magnum should be reserved for when it needs to be shot. Recoil with 125 gr. JHP is brutal to put it mildly. There is simply no way to pretend there is anything comfortable or pleasant about touching off full-power magnum ammo. Adding a shooting glove takes away much of the slam directly into the web of the hand, but this is a sub-15 ounce gun.... With that said, never put this revolver into the hands of someone unaware of what to expect with 357 magnum loads!
The S&W M360J is a great addition to anyone's collection, and capable of delivering staggering power from such a light, compact piece! This is must buy!

Like others have mentioned, .357 mag loads are a handful but would be hardly noticed in a defensive situation. As always, Bud's service is excellent as is the pricing.

Great little revolver. The .357 mag loads are a bit rough, but that's to be expected in a snubbie. It's a reliable pistol for EDC, and I'm very pleased with my purchase. Bud's got it delivered with the quickness. Thumbs up...

I finally had time to take my Smith & Wesson 360 PD 357 Magnum to the range and put a few rounds through it. I have to admit that I was not crazy with the look of the tan rubber grips and changed them out for some combat style rosewood grips. This made it a beautiful carry piece. After I put several full house 357 self defense rounds through this little hand cannon I changed them back to the rubber grips. To say the recoil was STOUT was and under statement, manageable but tough on the hand. After a couple of dozen 357 rounds I shot approx 150 38 special rounds through it and was impressed with accuracy. This will be one of my daily carry pieces. Very nice revolver with S&W quality. And as always Buds was and A+ reseller. Thanks Buds.

Buds delivered a great product again. Thank you

Revolver arrived in perfect shape without any cosmetic flaws. Barrel is centered perfect. Action is smooth and crisp. Factory grips are probably good for recoil with the 357. But I installed lower profile wood grips for EDC. This revolver looks great in my opinion with the solid cylinder. Over all a great little gun and was as described by buds. ( Note .357 is alot of power for this size frame and recoil should be expected and in my opinion is not a down side to the gun. We all should know getting into a scandium j frame that its going to have substantial recoil) Buds great as usual as well!!!

Excellent handgun for EDC. It is easy and confortable to conceal IWB, even for a smaller framed guy. Recoil is stout with .357 loads but still controlable. It is no less accurate than I am at the range firing 5-15 yards with average groups about the size of a paper plate. I am not a fan of the larger coyote tan grips for EDC or the un fluted cylinder but thats purly asthetics and just my opinion. The fit and finish are standard S&W high quality.