.357 SIG or .45 ACP?

[AKguy1985]

I'd go with the .45 but thats just me.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I've never shot the .357 Sig, but as I understand, it was designed to be equivalent to the .357 magnum which is also a snappy round.

From a reloaders standpoint, the Sig cartridge is a necked down 40 S&W case. I've never tried it, but I don't see why you couldn't take 40's and run then through a die and make your own.

The .45 ACP is much more available commercially and shooters have been casting and creating loads for years.

 

[n423]

My son had a 357 Sig and it was snappy. As stated, .45 for price and availability.

 

[Old Fart]

Because the 357 might expand but the 45 will never shrink.







jes sayin'

 

[promiseofwar]

How much does ammo availability and cost impact your decision?

Is it just a question of ballistic performance?

Now that I have read and looked into points brought up in the forum I think I am going to go with the G21SF. I was looking at the ammo cost on the .357SIG. Whaaaaat!

 

[kdh77]

. 357 sig is one of the best rounds I have ever shot bit it's pricey. I had a Glock 31 with a 9mm LW conversion barrel. Sold it and upgraded to a sig p226 in 40 s&w and bought a 9mm barrel for it to keep practice coats down. I'm still looking for a 357 barrel for it at a decent price. Practice with the 9mm and carry the 357 sig.

 

[kdh77]

Btw, did I mention I like multi caliber platforms?

 

[orangpowr]

I carry a Glock 39 smaller frame 45 Caliber
if you pick based on ammo costs everyone would carry a 22

 

[nich018]

45 for me, 357 Sig has a kick in the cost.

 

[AKguy1985]

I'm going to get a .357 sig barrel for my M&P .40c.