Need .357 sig

355sigfan:

I would love top know where you can get this ammunition at the same price as 40 S&W. Here in Southern California new 40 S&W goes from 8.99 to 12.99 for a box of 50 with the average price being 10.99 while SIG357 doesn’t sell for less that 15.99 a box with the high end going for 22.99. So that’s why I called it pricey.

Components 40 S&W brass can be found for less than 2 cents apiece while 357SIG goes for a little over 4 cents. With regards to the seating you are correct regarding the crimp issue which limits the selection of bullets that one can use with this round.

"There is the same diameter .355. The only reason some 9mm bullets don't work is you can't get a good crimp on some of them."

It's also interesting to note that most reloading manuals don’t even list this round. But don’t take my word for it just look at the marketplace if this round was going gangbusters there would be a much larger acceptance rate among LE and the public something akin to what happened with 40 S&W but that just hasn’t been the case.

BTW, so you don’t go thinking that it's sour grapes on my part, I currently own several European and US guns chambered for this round and I also reload them. I believe that this round might find a niche market, similar to 9x21 or 9x23 or 38 Super Comp, but it’s my opinion that it will never be a player in the mainstream.

Those are my two cents.
 
nvrquit,

The first generation of the PT957 has a ported barrel. The 2002 version can be had with or without ports...I have been in discussion with Taurus and believe they will sell me a barrel for my PT940...which I will have very soon.

Shoot well
 
I CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVE TO DO THIS

The 357 SIG cartridge can offer superior accuracy, and IMNSHO will give excellent real-world results.

Correct launch platform = Glock M31 (shudder).

I see this cartridge gaining some increasing acceptance in the L.E. market.
I don't make this caliber. Already as good as it gets...........
 
ryucasta

The 357 sig has taken off just a bit slower than the 40 did. The 357 sig has already gotten one federal agency using it the secret service and about 5 state agencies and numerious local departments. ALso all most all the new reloading books from all companies list the 357 sig. I have them about my reloading bench.
PAT
 
"Correct launch platform."


Is that your final answer?

For someone actually interested in shooting the .357 Sig cartridge (can't imagine why, but hey...), the best "launch platform" is either the G-20 or G-29, both in 10mm Auto.

Why? :)

Well, with the simple and inexpensive addition of 2 extra aftermarket barrels in .357 Sig and .40 S&W, you've got 1 gun shooting 3 calibers.

Just swap in the barrels - nothing more is needed. The Glock 10mm's mags & recoil assembly work fine with these other cartridges, as both are derivatives from the parent 10mm case.

With 1 gun shooting 3 calibers, if you eventually become tired, bored, or unimpressed with the .357 Sig (not saying you will), you can just switch barrels and blaze away in another caliber. No need to run out and buy a pistol in another caliber (unless, maybe, it's a 9mm or 45 acp).
 
ryucasta - You can buy 357 SIg ammo for <$10/50 at: http://www.natchezss.com/
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/

and:

http://www.georgia-arms.com

The Georgia Arms price list is not up-to-date, as they are selling it for $8.50/50 at present. I've bougth tons of it from them the past year at that price (actually $8.25 in bigger qty.) I know price varies a lot around the country. I never pay more than $10.99 here in the SE, either retail or at shows, but it's more in other states or regions I've bought it in. Bummer its so much in CA, but even with shipping one of these places should beat >$15!
 
CONCUR with agtman

I have the Glock 32 and 33 in 357 SIG. Carry them.

But for shooting at the range,

Glock 20 with a Federal Arms 357 SIG barrel 4.6" barrel and a FA 40SW conversion barrel. Reliable and shoot to POA just like my Glock factory barrels. But with more case support.

10mm for hunting
357 SIG or 40Sw for plates, targets, or SD.

Versatile and effective.

I like Sigs, the P226/220/228/229 but their chambers are not as tight as the Glocks.

Check out Pete's 357 SIG page and read about the case expansion. The Glock barrels seem to have tightest chambers offering more protection for you and your brass. Loads fired in the Glocks expanded less. The less your brass is worked, the longer it will last.;)

Glock 20.
 
If it were me, I would go the "classic" route.

1) Get a Browning Hi-Power in .40

2) Get a good .357 barrel.

3) Maybe a slightly stiffer Wolf recoil spring.

I think a BHP in .357 SIG would be a dream pistol.
 
I would suggest a Sig P229 in .40cal and then get the .357sig barrel. It's cheaper than the other way around.

In terms of cost, yes, it will cost a little more. I still remember when 9mm used to cost more than .45ACP.
 
I have owned the SIG Sauer 239 in .357 SIG and it was a great pistol. The only modification to this gun was the Hogue rubber grips. Those grips are a must have in my book. I never had problems with it, but I sold it to buy my Glock 31 which I now carry on duty.
I had been carrying my SIG Sauer 229 in .357 SIG. The Glock is a good gun, but I feel that the 229 shot better and was more accurate. The Glock will do almost as good, and for less money which is why I carry it now. I really don't like the thought of messing up a $700 SIG vs. a $400 Glock. ;)
 
agtman

I can get three calibers with the Glock 31 I own. I have a 40 barrel and I plan on getting a 9mm drop in barrel as well. The 20 is a fine gun but its bulky.
PAT
 
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