Anyone here have a .357 Sig?

SpringerXD · October 30th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I've had a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum revolver for almost 20 years, so I'm very familiar with this caliber but I'm also somewhat interested in the .357 Sig round. Specifically, I like the Smith and Wesson M&P 357c compact pistol.

So my questions are:

How does the recoil and overall feel compare to the .357 magnum?

How is the ammo availability?

Who else makes a .357 Sig? (Sig Sauer is obvious and I don't like Glocks).

Bigpoppa48 · October 30th, 2009, 12:16 PM

I have a Full Size S&W M&P 357Sig with a Crimson Trace laser grip. It is my everyday carry piece. I am very accurate with this platform and it is easy to shoot for me at least (6'4" 280lbs.) I cannot say how it compares recoil wise to the 357 Magnum because I have never shot one.

JD · October 30th, 2009, 12:16 PM

The .357 Sig is nowhere near a .357 Magnum round in recoil, not even close, however looking at the recoil characteristics of an auto vs. revolver, I'm not surprised. I would wager that if both rounds were shot from identical platforms, they would be closer in felt recoil, but the Magnum is still the hotter round.

The Springfield XD comes in .357 Sig, as well as the FNP. You've all ready mentioned Sig and Glock. What I'd like to see is an XDM in .357 Sig as well as an offering from CZ.

NoNameMan · October 30th, 2009, 12:24 PM

I bought a P239 in .357Sig this summer. I'm really happy with the purchase.

1. It is hard to compare the .357Sig to .357mag because I've never shot .357mag out of a pistol! The .357Sig shot from my P239 compared to 9mm shot from a P239 is "snappier." It seems to me that the recoil is more straight back than I expected. I've also shot it out of a P229 and it seems the same. I would expect shooting a .357Sig to feel much like a .40S&W for obvious reasons. It is not unmanageable by any means.

2. Ammo availability will vary from store to store. Obviously you will get a better deal and availability if you buy online. It is expensive. I recommend anything from Buffalo Bore or Double Tap ammo because they load to max specs, so you get more of the sweet .357Sig-ness. I currently carry Cor-Bon DPX .357Sig loads in mine as a BUG.

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Originally Posted by JD

The Springfield XD comes in .357 Sig, as well as the FNP. You've all ready mentioned Sig and Glock. What I'd like to see is an XDM in .357 Sig as well as an offering from CZ.

You can convert your XD or XDm to .357Sig with a simple barrel swap. That is, if your XD or XDm is in .40S&W to begin with. Can't go from 9mm to .357Sig.

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I think Bar-Sto has some as well.

JD · October 30th, 2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NoNameMan

You can convert your XDm to .357Sig with a simple barrel swap. That is, if your XD or XDm is in .40S&W to begin with. Can't go from 9mm to .357Sig.

EFKFiredragon Products
I think Bar-Sto has some as well.

Mine is the 9mm, it was the one thing I didn't think of when I made my purchase. Oh well, never hurts to buy another gun.

Actually, I'd probably by a Glock 20 and get a couple conversions.

BlueNinjaGo · October 30th, 2009, 12:28 PM

I'm not familiar with .357's, so I went to find a picture of the two side by side... and I found this. Is this correct?

JD · October 30th, 2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNinjaGo

I'm not familiar with .357's, so I went to find a picture of the two side by side... and I found this. Is this correct?

That looks about right.

NoNameMan · October 30th, 2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

Mine is the 9mm, it was the one thing I didn't think of when I made my purchase. Oh well, never hurts to buy another gun.

I did the same thing. I wanted a 9mm, and don't care for the .40, so that's how it happened for me. After I discovered that if I bought the .40 i could have got the 9mm conversion barrel anyway. It's a good excuse to buy another gun!

BlueNinjaGo · October 30th, 2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

That looks about right.

Thanks! Always trying to expand my knowledge...

HotGuns · October 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM

There are several makes of .357 Sig guns.
SpringfieldXD makes a good one if you dont want to drop the money on a Sig.

The .357 Sig,although compared to the .357 mag it is really the middle of the road for the .357 mag.

The recoil is not as harsh and the bark isnt nearly as loud as a full house Magnum.

Even so, when one is being used at the range, it has its own distinct sound that can be picked out of the crowd with other calibers.

It's a good round. I've got the Sig P226 in .357Sig and I love it.

October 30th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#1
SpringerXD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Posts: 634	Anyone here have a .357 Sig? I've had a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum revolver for almost 20 years, so I'm very familiar with this caliber but I'm also somewhat interested in the .357 Sig round. Specifically, I like the Smith and Wesson M&P 357c compact pistol. So my questions are: How does the recoil and overall feel compare to the .357 magnum? How is the ammo availability? Who else makes a .357 Sig? (Sig Sauer is obvious and I don't like Glocks). __________________ "I practice the ancient art of Klik Pao." -miklcolt45

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JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,655	The .357 Sig is nowhere near a .357 Magnum round in recoil, not even close, however looking at the recoil characteristics of an auto vs. revolver, I'm not surprised. I would wager that if both rounds were shot from identical platforms, they would be closer in felt recoil, but the Magnum is still the hotter round. The Springfield XD comes in .357 Sig, as well as the FNP. You've all ready mentioned Sig and Glock. What I'd like to see is an XDM in .357 Sig as well as an offering from CZ. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

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BlueNinjaGo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 261	I'm not familiar with .357's, so I went to find a picture of the two side by side... and I found this. Is this correct? __________________ Bersa Thunder .380 cc Springfield XD 9mm sc

October 30th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#10
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,620	There are several makes of .357 Sig guns. SpringfieldXD makes a good one if you dont want to drop the money on a Sig. The .357 Sig,although compared to the .357 mag it is really the middle of the road for the .357 mag. The recoil is not as harsh and the bark isnt nearly as loud as a full house Magnum. Even so, when one is being used at the range, it has its own distinct sound that can be picked out of the crowd with other calibers. It's a good round. I've got the Sig P226 in .357Sig and I love it. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To compel a man to furnish funds for the propagation of ideas he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

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October 30th, 2009, 12:16 PM	#2
Bigpoppa48 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 69	I have a Full Size S&W M&P 357Sig with a Crimson Trace laser grip. It is my everyday carry piece. I am very accurate with this platform and it is easy to shoot for me at least (6'4" 280lbs.) I cannot say how it compares recoil wise to the 357 Magnum because I have never shot one.