sig caliber?
What calaber do you prefer, and why?
Do you prefer the 357 sig or the 40s&w why?
on a sig 229 will the sig 357 barrels drop in or do they have to be fitted?
I have a stainless sig 229 in 40S&W would like to get a 357 barrel for it. thanks for all input.
Do you prefer the 357 sig or the 40s&w why?
on a sig 229 will the sig 357 barrels drop in or do they have to be fitted?
I have a stainless sig 229 in 40S&W would like to get a 357 barrel for it. thanks for all input.
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Prefer the 40, ammo is cheaper and easier to find. Yes, the factory 357 barrel will drop in. 0 -
I prefer the .45, cause they don't make a .46.[:D] 0 -
I have a 10mm (Glock) with 40S&W and 357Sig barrels. In my case the barrels drop in and use the same magazines. Of all the calibers, I prefer the 357sig.
When reloading, it is very consistant. Reading all I could, even the manufacturers have stated that it is very consistant for velocities and pressures with very little deviation.
It is very flat shooting.
It offers very good penetration and expansion. If I can find the link, someone did penetration and expansion tests and it was up at the top with other calibers for expansion and exceeded most in penetration.
Downside is store don't typically carry the round. Wally's sometimes has it, but not often.
Found it:
http://intrencik.com/357sig.htm0 -
quote:Originally posted by Toolfogie
I prefer the .45, cause they don't make a .46.[:D]
Actually, they make a 50GI.0 -
quote:Originally posted by m1aguy
quote:Originally posted by Toolfogie
I prefer the .45, cause they don't make a .46.[:D]
Actually, they make a 50GI.
they also make a .460 rowland(so if you knock off the trailing zero you get a .46)...
http://460rowland.com/0 -
quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
quote:Originally posted by m1aguy
quote:Originally posted by Toolfogie
I prefer the .45, cause they don't make a .46.[:D]
Actually, they make a 50GI.
they also make a .460 rowland(so if you knock off the trailing zero you get a .46)...
http://460rowland.com/
I built a Norinco into a 460 Rowland. Great round, entry level 44 magnum numbers in a 1911.0 -
Both .40 S&W and .357 SIG have proven to be very good anti-personnel rounds.
When it comes to any sort of barrier penetraion the .357 SIG has the edge due to it's frontal area/velocity ratio. On the other hand, the .40 S&W is preferred by those who follow the heavier/slower bullet school of thought.
You really won't be going wrong with either of these. It's more a matter of choosing which one's characteristics best suit your possible situation and potential ammo availability.
For your 229, it's a simple barrel drop-in operation. Everything else remains the same - including your magazines.0 -
I believe the SIG barrels are a drop in fit.
Yes, 357 SIG is accurate and flat shooting, but ballistics using lightweight bullets in 40SW are substantially similar to 357 SIG.
I don't think there is all that much of a difference in practice, to tell the truth.
Yes, there may be a slight penetration advantage to 357 SIG, but in practice, I don't think this is a "real world" advantage to most shooters, who aren't likely to be shooting through armor or cover, and it may even be a disadvantage, since "overpenetration" is a real concern.
In general, 40SW ammo is much more readily available, and typically a little cheaper, and again, I think that is a "real world" advantage for many.
Incidentally, the hottest 9mm+P rounds are nearly up to 357 SIG levels, too, plus, of course, capacity is higher with 9mm, and "practice" ammo is much cheaper too.0 -
I have had a Sig 229 since the mid-90s and have both barrels. I carried it for duty in CA and CO. I was well pleased with both calibers, but found myself more comfortable with the .357 round with the Gold Dot load. My .357 barrel was made by BarSto Precision and I prefer their method of headspacing - they use the shoulder not the case mouth. Both are very accurate and should fill any reasonable personal defense need you have. 0
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