which glock model should i buy? which caliber is better, 9 or .357?

Answer 1

What do you want to use it for?

For general shooting I would take the 9mm.Less cost plain and simple.

For defence 9mm. If you can solve the issue with 2 mags of quality defence loads you have bigger issues to deal with (always use brand name manufactured loads for liability reason if you ever need to use it in self defence). As for stopping power yes it’s less then .357 but do you really want a higher power round zinging aground in a house or apartment? Drywall is not well known for bullet stopping power. If it is for a defensive purpose you get more rounds in a mag with 9mm the .357 less flash (important in a low lightn night time situation) and in an enclosed area not as deafening.

I have 2 sig P226’s on 9 and one. .40 S&W

Answer 2

How proficient are you with a pistol? All Glocks are very user friendly but the .357 Sig is an 'intense' cartridge. It has a very sharp report and some snap to go along with it. How good is it? Well, it was designed to duplicate the performance of the old .357 Magnum 125 grain semi-jacketed hollow-point revolver round now recognized as the best man-stopper around. At least on paper it has done so. In actual shooting situations, the jury is still out as not enough shootings have occurred to determine whether or not it really duplicates the performance of the .357 Magnum. The .357 Sig is a good round and especially out of the full size Model 31 Glock it doesn't recoil as bad as the magnum, but it is loud and has some snap. Are you versed enough with a pistol to handle this? if so, then go for it.

The .9mm can be had in mild to wild. Practice ammo is cheap and .9mm ammo is available worldwide. The better .9mm 115 to 127 grain +P and +P+ rounds are also great stoppers. However, do stay away from anything subsonic in .9mm, like the 147 grainer. The Glock will handle the +P and +P+ rounds for serious defensive situations.

So there you have it. What works well for you? I own a Glock Model 20 .10mm that has been my loyal patrol companion for better than 11 years. I also own a Glock Model 31 in .357 Sig that is my 'reserve' Glock and I will probably purchase a Glock Model 19 .9mm soon for concealed carry.

Good luck.

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Answer 3

I'll give you two good answers for the price of one question. What a deal!

1. Between the two, the 9mm is a better choice for two reasons. First of all, 9mm is the original caliber meant for the gun and is the most reliable. Also, 9mm comes in a variety of slug weights, styles, and velocities.

2. The other alternative is to get a Glock .357, then maybe pick up a 40SW barrel because even 40SW gives you more variety than a .357 and the ammo is cheaper.

.357Sig/Auto did not really accomplish as much as people thought. it is almost a novelty that traces its history back to the super-hot 9mm AE round. .357 Sig/Auto still trails behind its .357 Win. Mag in terms of energy and 9mm +p+ is leaving the same barrel lengths at 1350fps while the .357 Auto is just a mere 25fps "faster" out of the barrel. A lot of old timers said "ho-hum" when the first .357 SigSauer came out ("Big deal, a 9mm bottlenecked into a 40SW case.") and they were right.

Answer 4

This definitely depends on your intended use. As calibers go, 9mm lacks the velocity of the .357 sig, and therefore carries less Kinetic Energy (assuming equal bullet weight). These rounds both use the same diameter bullets, but different loads of powder behind them. So, in similar pistols, the .357 SIG will have more of the fictitious "knock down power" everyone is looking for, but will also have greater felt recoil. Also of note, pistols of the same size will have smaller magazine capacity for the .357 SIG, since it is in essence a necked-down .40 S&W. If you can't shoot the .357 SIG well, don't buy it. If you aren't willing to pay at least double price per round of ammunition, don't buy the SIG. If you can hit what you're aming at well, either pistol will be a good choice. Shoot them both and decide based on your own experience. Pistols are like shoes. You get what quality you pay for. Brand name isn't everything, but past performance is some indication. you will pay more for the popular ones. You will regret getting one that doesn't fit you, so try them on. For me, I know the Glock is a reliable, quality pistol, that does not fit my hand well. So neither is my choice. I prefer the M&P series from Smith & Wesson. But I also wear a different kind of shoes than you do. And we're probably both happy with our choices there...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Get the Glock 9 or the 9/19 . .357 bullets are too expensive.

Answer 7

I would say either a 9mm (cheaper ammo, lower recoil), or a .45ACP (more expensive, bigger round but manageable). I do not like .40 cal myself.
Also before you by a Glock, look at Springfield Armory XD series. (similar to Glocks). They sell all the major calibers and have better safety features. I personally think they shoot easier and more accurate. They naturally fit to the hand and are natural pointers.

Answer 8

Get the 9mm. With +P ammunition, it can do everything a .357 sig can do in terms of ballistics. Also, you can load them with milder loads for range practice. They are MUCH cheaper to shoot than the .357s too. The 9mm is probably the most versatile cartridge you can buy.

Answer 9

I'd say 9mm.

A lot of people say that 9mm is not a good round. There is less recoil, and I tend to get closer groups in controlled pairs and double taps than .357 SIG or .40 S&W.

9mm is cheaper to target practice with.

Answer 10

.357 ammo is too expensive, you can get 9mm for a fairley decent price.

If you're worried about stopping power with the 9mm get a box of this RBCD ammo for home or self defense.

www.donnellsshootingsupply.com

There's a link on the left side of the page that says RBCD click it when the page pops up it's a demonstration of the ammo on video.

This makes the 9mm most lethal