Sig .357

linetech1

I am wondering if anyone has info on .357 sig caliber. I am considering a purchase of a sig 226 or 229 in this caliber. Am interested in ballistic info, ammo availability, defense ammo, accuracy ect. I want a sig 226. Any feedback on this model would be appreciated. I was told this model could have a drop in .40 s&w barrel as well as .357 sig.

jastr

The sig .357 round is one of the best rounds available on the market today, in my eyes. I currently own a sig p226 in .357sig, And yes you can drop in the barrel for .40 but I assure you after seeing the performance of the .357 you shall see no reason too have the .40 barrel. The .357 sig round is similar too the legendary magnum in performance when using the lighter grain bullets. Recoil is not as heavy! but the round packs a killer punch. A very hot little round indeed

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gap1916

You can go to any search engin and type in 357 sig and find sites specific to this round. I have a Glock 32 and love it. I purchased a .40 ss match barrel for it but mostly use the 357 sig. The only issue I have is finding enough ammo on the market. It is a hot round in every respect. My 2 cents

simonbs

I cannot give you any specifics, but the ONLY bad thing I've heard about that round is the price/availability of ammo. If you reload, that would be a non-issue.

Prescott Pete

Georgia Arms-1-800=624-6861.I just bought 1000 rounds in GI ammo cans for $149.95.+ shipping. 500 rounds $80.00.The ammo I received is factory Winchester 125 grain fmj.Nickel cases.

idsman75

I'm thinking about getting a new .357 SIG barrel for my Glock 23. I would like a match-grade barrel and noticed that some require some minor fitting by a gunsmith. Are these types of "fittings" something that can be accomplished easily by a gunsmith? Most of the "gunsmiths" in my area are the backwoods type that operate out of their garage. (No offense to "backwoods" folks.)

offeror

I didn't know there were any GI cans of ammo in .357 Sig caliber yet... Wonder who uses it. Somebody said here recently the .40 was achieving 98% stopping power, so I can't imagine getting a .357 sig barrel for my G27 would increase my confidence any on the street. However, I might just get one of those stainless ported barrels so I can shoot the caliber and see what it has to offer anyway. I plan to look for one that matches Glock specs, so that I can break it in by shooting, not machining.

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Submariner .

the p-226 is my favorrrite gun.they are very smooth and the recoil is great.mine is in .40s&w.youll have fans of both.the cor-bon 135gr jhp .40s&w has the highest one shot stop percentage of any hangun round available,magnums or otherwise.i heards this is because their was a limited number of test cases but i carry a 226 with cor-bons and feel very well protected.get the sig no matter what caliber and youll be happy.the .357 rnd are more expensive to practice with and someone mentioned reloading,ive heard that it is a hard rnd to reload but have never loaded it so i dont know.

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