What alternative noisemaker options might there be to a 357 blank round? I, too would be a bit concerned about blanks right next to the real thing in a revolver - too many opportunities for something to go awry. But a 357 is a marvelously versatile mechanism, isn't it? I have owned one for more than 50 years.

I also watched your video on total knee replacement, a procedure that might be in my future. Thanks for the info!