Shield .40 sw to .357 sig conversion?
- Thread starter HighValleyRanch
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Interesting. Now I have a reason to get a Shield in .40 caliber.here is the .357 sig conversion barrel for the standard non ported .40 shield:
remsport manufacturing shield .357 barrel
I'm not raining on any parades. Do as you like.
I find it interesting that folks seem to have strong opinions about using 9mm +P ammo.Most are against it in the posts.
9mm standard pressure is 35.000 psi. 40 S+W pressure is 35,000 psi.9mm +P is 38500.
357 sig is 40,000 psi.
Whatever works for you.
I find it interesting that folks seem to have strong opinions about using 9mm +P ammo.Most are against it in the posts.
9mm standard pressure is 35.000 psi. 40 S+W pressure is 35,000 psi.9mm +P is 38500.
357 sig is 40,000 psi.
Whatever works for you.
dontcatchmany
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Quote "MUST get heavier recoil spring . . .
"I run 357 Sig out of my Glock 27. Even with a stiffer spring it is still snappy, though not painful by any measure. "
Quote "The Glock uses the same spring for 9mm, 40 and 357 Sig."
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I have changed no (0) springs with my two FN 40s or my Glock 27 ….. only magazines for the calibers (not really needed for the FN weapons) where I like the luxury of only a barrel swap. Over 1,000 rounds of 357 Sig through each of three 40 S&W pistols with a barrel swap and no problems.
My Shield 40 (my fourth 40) may eventually get a 357 Sig barrel and mags, but I like the 40 and 9mm in it right now.
"I run 357 Sig out of my Glock 27. Even with a stiffer spring it is still snappy, though not painful by any measure. "
Quote "The Glock uses the same spring for 9mm, 40 and 357 Sig."
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I have changed no (0) springs with my two FN 40s or my Glock 27 ….. only magazines for the calibers (not really needed for the FN weapons) where I like the luxury of only a barrel swap. Over 1,000 rounds of 357 Sig through each of three 40 S&W pistols with a barrel swap and no problems.
My Shield 40 (my fourth 40) may eventually get a 357 Sig barrel and mags, but I like the 40 and 9mm in it right now.
But they do:
https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=919986
https://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=919991
And they made more for other models in the recent past. I have a Lone Wolf conversion barrel for a Model 20 (10mm) in 357 SIG.
HighValleyRanch
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dah was the key word. I was being facetious in my statement to the comments:
I made that comment because you were bumping your own thread after only a few hours from your previous comment. Given that the thread didn't escalate that much I'd say I wasn't overly far off (357 SIG certainly has fans but it's not typically a huge draw).
Note: this isn't me saying you didn't have the right to make a thread or that I'm some authority on what topics are worth discussing, because I'm not. This is me saying to have patience.
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Note: this isn't me saying you didn't have the right to make a thread or that I'm some authority on what topics are worth discussing, because I'm not. This is me saying to have patience.
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I have really been looking into trying this option for a carry gun.
I really liked my Shield 9 and have been looking for a deal on a .40 caliber to convert.
The only thing keeping me from moving forward is that I am considering going a different route all together with my main carry set up.
I have recently gained access to several different semi auto pistols to try out so it might take a while for me to decide.
I really liked my Shield 9 and have been looking for a deal on a .40 caliber to convert.
The only thing keeping me from moving forward is that I am considering going a different route all together with my main carry set up.
I have recently gained access to several different semi auto pistols to try out so it might take a while for me to decide.