.357 sig is a hot round. Make sure the pistol was designed to handle it or the pistol will wear out prematurely from the beating. I think it a great round as is the .45. The Military ball 45 is easily silenced if that is something your concerned with.
Whats the availability of the .357 Sig ammo in your area? This round is really off my radar so I'd go with a 45 acp or maybe even a 10mm if you're looking to diversify.
The Glock 22 is capable of swapping out barrels in 9mm 357sig and 40cal
I lost interest in 357 sig the round just really never took off and bigger holes makes me smile.
I think the 357sig would be a sweet carbine round though.
Get a .357 Magnum revolver and a 1911A1 in 45 ACP.
The 357 magnum is the best all around handgun cartridge ever made.
And the 1911A1 is the best fighting handgun ever.
If you like pissing people off at the range, and possibly ruining your own hearing, buy a .357 Sig. If you want a pleasant shooting round that will make big holes in things that need big holes in them (say an ANTIFA member....) buy a .45 and never look back.
The 357 Sig would be a better round. However the 357 (sig) semi auto is a different round than the 357 Mag you are use to in a 357 revolver. The 357 Sig is still an old ball.
The most fun pistol I ever shot was a Desert Eagle in .50. I would buy the .357 Magnum Desert Eagle in a heartbeat if Mrs Inor would just loosen the purse strings a bit.
Do you enjoy sore hands after a day at the range? Then .357SIG is for you!
Do you live in the early 1900s and reject modern technology? Then the .45AUTO is the way to go!
:devil:
I kid, I kid...
Depending on your needs, either can work exceptionally well. Both great calibers in their own right.
As was mentioned, the .45 can be silenced quite well, since it's slow, and still hit HARD!
The .357SIG fixes all the problems with the .40S&W and has great terminal ballistics.
Many "experts" believe the Browning High Power was his ultimate handgun design.
And I wouldn't mind having one from the late 30's.
But, sadly, its biggest drawback is the puny 9MM chambering. :tango_face_smile:
It would be good for the range, though.
I wanted a heavy hitter for my nightstand with capacity so I got the PPQ 45. 12 rounds plus one of 45 goodness. :tango_face_grin: I have a couple of 1911's and I love them, but I wanted a higher round count and the PPQ 45 fit the bill. Good trigger, really nice feel, and true on target out of the box. An added feature is a rail for a weapon light (Olight Valkyrie 2) so I can see said bad guy before I put great big holes in him. :tango_face_grin: It resides on my nightstand when I go to bed.
Semi Auto 357, Sig? I'll pass, Magnum the LAR Grizzly is in my opinion your best bet. I personally believe the 1911 platform especially with the 45 Auto is an extremely dated pair.
I'm sure you're like many of us, have those particular few guns you use the most. To me an LAR is a great collection expander. But if you're looking for a working gun I would suggest an upgrade in caliber.
Semi Auto 357, Sig? I'll pass, Magnum the LAR Grizzly is in my opinion your best bet. I personally believe the 1911 platform especially with the 45 Auto is an extremely dated pair.
I'm sure you're like many of us, have those particular few guns you use the most. To me an LAR is a great collection expander. But if you're looking for a working gun I would suggest an upgrade in caliber.
Had a couple LAR Grizzers in .45 Winchester Magnum come across my table at gunshows in the late 80's. Kept them for awhile of course before they went on the selling/trading block. Fun. To. Shoot!
I was just in the local Academy Sports before they closed up, and they were out of every common caliber... but the section with Sig branded .357SIG rounds was packed 5 wide, 5 high, and 5 deep.
I chuckled.
Their 10mm was well stocked too.
:tango_face_smile:
Family picked up my father's day gift. A Lee 50th Anniversary Reloading Kit!
Never tried reloading before. Figure this kit is a good intro into my next money sink. Ha!
I was just in the local Academy Sports before they closed up, and they were out of every common caliber... but the section with Sig branded .357SIG rounds was packed 5 wide, 5 high, and 5 deep.
I chuckled.
Their 10mm was well stocked too.
:tango_face_smile:
I will not disrespect the 45. That does not mean time can not improve. As for the 357 MAG if it needs killin man or beast the 357 will do it. So many rounds for it and the 38 option. It has only one flaw. It is a revolver round and 6 is all you get. My double stack 45 is 14+1 . It is a beast but a breast that will stay in the fight a bit longer.
Super hot .50 cal plus p needed in that jurisdiction for angry democrats on special K? PCP..etc etc. Stil trying to plug a lack of a rim into this equation. You dont like rims on wheel gun cartridges? Well me neiher..if thts the point. Can 10 mms shoot .40s? if so I might buy one next time. Neigbor who has kin in day gun bizness says hes got a lot of gently used glock .40s the big ones I supect trade ins from an area cop shoppe. Trying to peddle for two hundred each. Is that a good price? Who wants one? He was supposed to check on whether its the one where they screw it up sometime. Or is that the Sigs where they only shoot DA in some commie ran PDs.
I'm not sure why these always devolve into 1911 discussions...
Nothing new will be said, and nobody will change their minds. Let it go.
Some say they are the best, others say they suck. In a world with thousands of varying options, both opinions can be right.
The point is, it's all opinion, and none of it matters...
1,000 years in someone else's hand can't compare to 1 hour in your own.
Shoot what YOU trust and works for YOU!
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