The .40 S&W was developed specifically for law enforcement needs. It fires rimless, .40 inch (10.16mm) diameter bullets. The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) uses bullets with diameters of .452 inches (11.5mm). The energy of the .40 S&W exceeds standard-pressure .45 ACP loadings, generating between 350-foot-pound (470 J) and 500-foot-pound (680 J) of energy, depending on bullet weight.
The .357 SIG is an effort by SIG to have its name associated with a cartridge (like S&W with the .40). Its original marketing was that it duplicated .357 Magnum revolver ballistics (125 grain at 1,400), however, in the P229 it only does about what that famous revolver load did in a 2 1/2 inch K frame.
Have glock 27, glock 32 and Taurus pt 100, all with .357 sig and .40 S&W barrels. The .357 is easier to hold on target in all three weapons. Yes, the 40 is a larger mass bullet, but you can get a higher energy cartridge with better penetration in the 357.
Aug 01, 2014 · .357 SIG Vs. .40 S&W. Up front, I do not want to be on the receiving end of either cartridge. Both came out rather close together, the result being, the .40, which got to market first, had more time to establish roots in the LE community while the SIG foundered a bit through no fault of its own.
There are so many factors that this thread could get stupid really quick but for the purposes of shooting humans, defensively of course, .357 sig slighlty edges out .40 s&w for damage done to human. .357 mag edges out .357 sig. .45 believe it or not is between .40 and .357 sig. They are all surprisingly close in real world situations.
.357 SIG v. .40 S&W. Another giant plus to law enforcement was the fact that .357 SIG could penetrate barriers such as car metal, windshields and heavier clothing that the .40 S&W could not. The .357 SIG can also be loaded to higher pressures than the .40 S&W. Plus a full capacity magazine loaded with .357 SIG weighs less than a full mag of .40.
.357 SIG Vs. .40 S&W. This is a discussion on .357 SIG Vs. .40 S&W within the Ammo and Reloading forums, part of the Gun Forum category; Just registered My P226tac in 40 sw. 357 sig barrel is $160 with shipping.
357 Sig pistol barrels, a drop-in part to convert 40 S&W pistols. Both standard and threaded options are available along with thread protectors and mini-comps for .357 Sig / 9mm calibers. "We start.
Apr 06, 2017 · 9mm vs .357 Sig vs .40 S&W vs .45 ACP. Discussion in ‘Handguns – Pistols & Revolvers’ started by Willjr75, Apr 6, 2017. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Willjr75.475 A&M Magnum. 16,508 15,543 178. Willjr75, Apr 6, 2017 #1. The .357 Sig reigns supreme on these barrier penetration tests followed by the 9mm as a close second. I wish it was more popular.
Out on the street, it performs closer to maybe the .32 S&W or the .38 S&W than the .357 or the .38-40, which is ironic, as I recall when it came out it was touted as being ballistically identical to the .38-40. In my area, there have been quite a few shootings with the .38, the 9mm, the .40 and the .45 acp.
This two-for-one Father’s Day deal from Sig Sauer is pretty awesome – The P226 is a full-size, hammer fired pistol available in various models, including the elite SIG SAUER Legion, and multiple calibers (9mm, 40 S&W, 357 SIG, and 22LR.) The Advanced Sport Pellet Pistol.
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Yes, .357 Sig is a nice cartridge with good ballistics, but if you can't take down an assailant with .40 S&W, you likely won't be able to do it with .357 Sig. And for the price of a conversion kit, you could almost buy a whole new gun. I'd say either buy a .357 Sig to start with, or just stick to .40 S&W.
I like both 40 S&W and 357SIG. I have a sig 229 with both barrels that shoots very well. There is a lot to be said for a bigger chunk of lead. There is also a lot to be said about feeding 100% reliability shoving a bottleneck 357 sig into a 40 caliber chamber. I have never had a failure to feed with the 357 sig.
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Product Review: Lone Wolf Distributors’ .40 S&W to .357 SIG conversion barrel – I recently tested a .40 S&W to .357 SIG conversion barrel from Lone Wolf Distributors on my Gen 2 Glock 22. Lone Wolf Distributors make several barrel options for Glock handguns, including threaded.
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.357 Sig vs .40 S&W I've owned both calibers in Glock models. I have a friend that is a ballistic nut/genius! He doesn't have a college education, for that matter he doesn't have a high school education, but I trust his knowledge and experience where ballistics are concerned. He's got both in the Glock as well. I asked him his opinion on the.
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Jun 17, 2012 · Have glock 27, glock 32 and Taurus pt 100, all with .357 sig and .40 S&W barrels. The .357 is easier to hold on target in all three weapons. Yes, the 40 is a larger mass bullet, but you can get a higher energy cartridge with better penetration in the 357.
.357 Magnum vs .38 Special comparison. The .38 Special and .357 Magnum are both rimmed, centerfire cartridges commonly used in revolvers. Except for case length, the .38 and .357 are virtually identical. .38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the .357, but the converse is not.
While felt recoil is subjective, I don’t find the .357 Sig to have any more than a .40 S&W. Perhaps it’s a bit snappier, but that’s it. The ergonomic grip profiles of all three Sig pistols tested.
Will It Expand? Hornady Critical Defense vs. Flour – Critical Defense .357 Sig to meet the velocity threshold and .40 S&W to meet the weight. We thought this was a great idea that had potential not only for real world application, but entertainment.
Aug 22, 2014 · Sizing a .40 S&W case to create a .357 Sig bottleneck may stretch it a bit, but generally not enough. More importantly, there are other case differences, like pressure. We’ll talk about that next. Finding a productive use for a Dremel tool around guns, I cut some .357 Sig and .40 S&W cases in half.
We plan to help you answer all those questions, this time around, we’ll discus .40 S&W vs .357 Sig, two very capable self-defense cartridges. In case you have never heard of the .357Sig, The Sig Sauer Firearms Company was asked back in 1994 by Federal to collaborate on a hot new cartridge that rivaled the venerable .357 Magnum in ballistics.
Mar 28, 2014 · A 9mm today can do what a .40 S&W did twenty years ago, and while there is still some gap between today’s 9mm and today’s .40 S&W or .357 Sig, that gap is a lot narrower, and 9mm will always have an edge in capacity and recoil. Those who insist on more “power” are probably better served by bumping up to a .45 ACP.
Glock 22 vs. Glock 23: Which Gun Take The Title as the Very Best? – 40 S&W to .357 Sig. The .357 SIG as an alternative is a great caliber for self defense, and in some ways even better than the .40 S&W. If you’ve shot a .357 magnum revolver before, you’ll understand.
This is a discussion on .357 SIG vs .357 Mag vs .40 S&W within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I've just been doing some research on the .357 SIG round as I'm hoping to pick up my Glock 33 today.
Jun 17, 2012 · Have glock 27, glock 32 and Taurus pt 100, all with .357 sig and .40 S&W barrels. The .357 is easier to hold on target in all three weapons. Yes, the 40 is a larger mass bullet, but you can get a higher energy cartridge with better penetration in the 357.
Which is best: .357 Sig vs .40 S&W? To be honest, that depends a lot for each person. But, here are some undeniable truths: The .357 Sig is a flatter shooting cartridge than the .40 S&W. If you want to look up the ballistics of various offerings from several manufacturers, be my guest.
.357 Sig ammo was jointly designed by Swiss firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer and the Federal Cartridge Corporation. The intent of the designers was a cartridge comparable to the .357 Magnum and capable of firing from semi-automatic handguns.
40 S&w Cbc Ammo .40 S&W Ammo . Sportsman's Guide has a huge selection of .40 S&W Pistol Ammo from your favorite brands. Browse our Remington .40 S&W Ammo, Magtech .40 S&W Ammo, Winchester .40 S&W Ammo available for low prices. Smith & Wesson L-Frame revolvers are built to suit the demands of the most serious firearms enthusiast. The
.357 SIG vs .40 S&W. Now that we’ve covered some background information on .357 SIG vs .40 S&W, let’s dive into a side by side comparison of these two calibers. Stopping Power and Ballistics. The best way to examine any potential differences in power between the 9mm and .357 SIG is by comparing ballistics gel testing data.
Feb 07, 2012 · .357 SIG Vs. .40 S&W. This is a discussion on .357 SIG Vs. .40 S&W within the Ammo and Reloading forums, part of the Gun Forum category; So I’ve done my research on both calibers, Although I’ve only shot the .40, And I was just wondering what some personal opinions are out.
You Make the Call: Sig Sauer’s P226 Gun vs. Sig’s P229 – 357 SIG and .40 S&W and popular among law enforcement officers, the military and civilians. If by looking at the tables above you think to yourself that there’s not much difference between the P226.
Dec 14, 2012 · For self defense against two-legged predators, pistol calibers 9mm and up are all very similar. Within the same line of bullets (i.e. 9mm Hornady XTP vs. .40 S&W Hornady XTP), everything from 9×19, .357 sig, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP will be roughly similar.