I've been doing alot of research on handgun calibers and was surprised that the .357 sig gets the most kinetic energy out of all the standard auto calibers (.380, 9mm, .40, .45). I've also heard that quite a few state police agencies in New England have been selecting this caliber for their sidearm (Which I believe is a Sig).
What are the positive and negatives about this caliber? I would think it would be more popular than the .45.
2006-08-29 09:01:57 · 12 answers · asked by Ron G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
+=Good velocity and knockdown power, very flat-shooting at longer ranges. Can be changed to .40, by substituting another barrel.
neg=Fairly 'snappy' recoil, not as common [more $] as other calibers, light 'weight' [grain] bullets; fire comes out when you
shoot it, with night vision loss.
Nothing will probably ever eclipse the .45 [been around since 1911, and before] due to it's one-hundred-year track record, unless the [star trek] phaser becomes an (eventual) reality.
2006-08-29 09:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 357 SIG was mfg. to approximate the .357 mag revolver round using a 125 grain bullet. They have succeeded in doing this. Some of my hand loads in my Glock M22 have eclipsed 1500 ft/sec. These are loads from the Hornady manual using a 124 grain XTP. The 357 SIG load is a very flat shooting pistol. It's not difficult to hit things at 50 yards once the gun is sighted to 25 yds. It is fairly snappy but nothing like shooting the 357 revolver. It does spit fire but nothing like the 357 mag revolver. In short it is as close to the power of a 357 magnum revolver as you can get in an auto pistol.
Now, why the 45 always gets thrown into this mix is beyond me. It's not close to the stopping power the 357 SIG or magnum revolver is. The 45 is a nice slow, fat bullet that is fun to shoot because of its accuracy and lack of recoil. It's not in the ball park with the SIG or the 357 magnum. The bullet to use in the SIG is the 125 or 124, this is the same weight that turned the 357 magnum into the stopper it is
Oh, I've never shot anyone so I'm no expert on how well it kills people
2014-03-24 23:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by slevin55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost none of these people know the difference between a .357 sig and a .357 magnum. The .357 sig isn't that powerful, and is hard to find ammo for. The .357 shoots fast, but the bullets are very light weight. You would be much better off with a .45 acp or a .40 S&W.
2006-08-29 16:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the big advantage is the combination of dual action semi-automatic with the power of the .357
I prefer the .40 model 229 because of cost of cartridges and decreased time between shots (less recoil recovery) as compared to the .357
If I remember correctly, you can put a .357 sig barrel and magazine on a 229 frame to use either caliber.
2006-08-29 16:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a high pressure round that has more of a possibilty of over penetration. its also expensive. the 45 is plentiful cheap travels slower makes a bigger hole and has the best stopping record out of any handgun round
and the 357 sig isn't a 357 mag its a semi auto bottlenecked round that shoots a 9mm out of i belive 40 cal brass
2006-08-29 16:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by stump 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none its a sucky round that came out ow10 years ago
it sucks you might as well have a 40 or a 9.
its jump for one thing like a 9mm not a smooth pop like a 230 gr .45 the bullets are expensive and its not as acurate as it does have stopping power but not that of a true 357 mag hence the sig designation as it is designed to fit in the Sig Sauer 357
I hated it
2006-08-29 16:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by Xae 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have a .357/.38 and I hardly ever shoot it, the .357 has too much kick to it and bothers my hand. I also have a .45 and I much prefer the .45 as it has great power, it's easily handled, comfortable to shoot. But, it's all up to the person shooting it - you just need to go out and test shoot the different calibers and see which one fits you the best.
2006-08-29 16:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the 45 (glocks) are almost the perfect weapon for someone who shoots simply as a hobby or for protection. The 357 is made for a more serious shooter, and/or for making sure things die.
2006-08-29 16:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by R Squared 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close quarters - HUGE boom...equates to stopping power.
with the Sig .357 - you'll stop a car.
2006-08-29 16:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the .357 is also sweet because you can fire a .38 special as well. it's kinda nice to have the flexibility. i have a s&w .357 and shoot both calibres. i'm pretty good aim, however, there is a marked difference in the way different bullets track from the barrel.
9mm is excellent too... but nothing compares to the flexible .357.
2006-08-29 16:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by bill loomer 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋