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.357 Sig

MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
Is there any cheaper rounds for the .357 sig? Even the cheap winchester FMJ's around here are still $17.99/50.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a chance to buy a Taurus in .357 sig caliber. Can anyone tell me a little about this caliber. I really know nothing at all about it.
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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    .357 sig seems like a really good cal. i havent shot guns with that cal. How accurate is it. Is it an all around nice caliber.

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  • MFIMFI Member Posts: 7,899 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have heard a lot about this caliber. Some say it is comparable to the .357 Magnum, while others say it is barely up to 9mm +P capability. Is it a good PD cartridge when using the 125gr Speer Gold Dot cartridge? I figure it to be around 1300 fps velocity and 475 Ft/lbs at PD range. Any experience out there with it?
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    I recently converted my Glock 27 from .40 to 357sig. I am very happy with the results. The recoil is less with the .357sig, but the hitting power is greater. The .357sig is 400 fps faster than the .40. I don't think that I will be changing back.
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  • ref44ref44 Member Posts: 251 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The .357 Sig is a .40 S&W case necked down to accept a 9mm bullet. .357 Sig ammo uses a .40 S&W magazine.
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  • OrphanedcowboyOrphanedcowboy Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a Glock 31 in .357 sig, just watch your OAl on the round and you'll love this caliber, Has more velocity than the 40 or the 9 and more energy than the .45, based on published data, I almost sold this gun and now I would never part with it, it is a great caliber and a great gun, Mine likes the 147 gr bullets, hates the 125's anyone else notice this?
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the Sig P226 in .357 and it is devastating. This round penetrates the ballistic gel as far as a .357 mag. Power is great for such a small cartridge. Mine likes the speer gold dots @ I beleive 125gr, not sure. I have also found this to be a very accurate caliber compared to other auto cartridges. Anybody else seeing this?
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    I have a Glock 23. Do I need anything else besides a >357 sig barrel to convert? Do you recomend a stronger spring or guide rod? Who makes the best conversion barrel? Thanks
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  • 4000fps4000fps Member Posts: 786 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ditto JustC, got a P229 Sport 357 sig that is amasingly accurate.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    4000fps, How do you like the sport? thought about getting one myself. I have handled the P220 as well in .45. Shoots like a dream.
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  • jager22jager22 Member Posts: 197 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    this sight as some interesting info on the .357 sig http://greent.com/40Page/index2.htm
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  • leeblackmanleeblackman Member Posts: 5,303 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I didn't really read what the other guys said, I'm just going to start from base.The .357sig is a .40s&w case necked down with a short neck and sharp sholder. It was intended for making an auto which could achive the ballistics of the .357mag.It spits a 125gr JHP @ 1350fps with 505ftlbs. Compared to the .357mag 125gr JHP @ 1450fps with 583fps.I like that in many guns chambered for the .357sig, you have the option of converting it to a .40s&w just by changing out the barrel.
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