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I have always heard that .357 sig is notorious for over penetration at close range. YMMV. Just food for thought.
I have never shot the 357 sig but I am thinking of converting my p229 from .40 cal. It it worth it?
No.
More expensive ammunition. More muzzle blast. And any difference in effectiveness is miniscule.
I have always heard that .357 sig is notorious for over penetration at close range. YMMV. Just food for thought.
a box of FMJ .357sig is $25, pricey.
No.
More expensive ammunition. More muzzle blast. And any difference in effectiveness is miniscule.
a box of FMJ .357sig is $25, pricey.
If someone can find it for that cheap right now, they should buy it... because that's pretty much the going rate for a box of .45 ACP in a lot of places these days, too....
-Mike
It is a great round for carry, it had a learning curve for reloading but is not a problem and I have been loading it for about 5 years now. I load FMJ. JHP, and Sinterfire bullets with no problems and no set back issues of any kind. Ask GeeTen, he has used my reloads .
I shoot it from a 226 but be warned, 40 and 357SIG have a different recoil and use different sights. My 226 is set up with complete top ends for 9MM, 40S&W and 357SIG. It is carried as the 357SIG.
For the flash comments, It is a perfectly round ball of fire and is very distinctive. I have done night firing with it and it is not blinding for me as the shooter.
For ammo expense, yeah, it isn't cheap but after a couple rounds to get used to it, you will only be using a box or two a year. Stay away from the Remington UMC ammo. I had nothing but problems with it.
A lot of what you are reading here is rumor or "I have heard" stories. If you want to try it from my 226, let me know. I have an adequate supply of practice and carry ammo and would be happy to let you try it.
If anyone is looking for a 357SIG barrel for a Glock 27, I have one nearly new I would let go at a very fair price
For those reloading .357 Sig, has anyone tried a tool like this one (Cannelure Tool : CH4D) to create your own cannelure and then roll crimping it to prevent set-back?
Thanks for the advice. I did not know it was a PITA to reload. I am tempted to go for it