Is 357 Sig ammo the same as 357 mag?

357 SIG: These two calibers sound similar and while the performance can be about the same, they have very different uses. 357 magnum is a classic revolver round, while the other is a modern semiautomatic cartridge. 357 Magnum and why you might choose one caliber over the other.

What guns can shoot a 357 Sig?

Even the largest-framed revolver can hold only eight rounds of . 357 Mag., but a standard size semi-automatic like a Glock 31 can double that to 16 rounds (15+1). SIG Sauer, Glock, Heckler & Koch, Steyr, Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson are major manufacturers who have produced guns in this caliber.

What is the difference between 357 and 357 magnum?

357) There is no difference in the “357” and the 357 Magnum (common terminology) There is a tremendous difference in the . 38 Special and the . 357 Magnum (357 Magnum will propel the same bullet faster or a heavier bullet, also faster). It is simply a terminology thing.

Will 357 Sig work in a 40 cal?

357 SIG caliber cartridge WILL feed just fine in a . 40 Auto pistol; it will chamber and fire as well. The SAAMI standard pressure for . 357 SIG is 40,000 PSI Piezo, for the .

Will a 357 mag shoot a 357 SIG?

No. The . 357 Sig is a bottlenecked cartridge and will not even fit in the cylinder of a . 357 revolver.

What kind of ammo can a 357 shoot?

357 Magnum, a . 38 Special round can be safely fired in a . 357 Magnum revolver or lever gun. So to sum up in one sentence: You can shoot .

Will a 357 mag shoot a 357 Sig?

Can you shoot 357 SIG ammo in a revolver?

NO. Unless you somehow fit the round in the cylinder, and widen the barrel. No, you can’t shoot it SAFELY NO !!!!! 357 sig ammo is for a semi-automatic pistol, Your revolver most likely is a 357 magnum and must use rounds made for a revolver, not a semi-automatic, you can shoot .38 special shells in a 357 magnum though, they are much cheaper.

What is the diameter of a 357 SIG?

The .357 SIG is, in short, a .40 Smith and Wesson pistol cartridge necked down to accept a 9mm bullet, which would have a diameter of .355 inches.

What is the difference between a 357 SIG and 40 S&W?

The .357 SIG is, in short, a .40 Smith and Wesson pistol cartridge necked down to accept a 9mm bullet, which would have a diameter of .355 inches. The .40 S&W has a bullet diameter of .401″ and was derived from the 10mm Automatic cartridge by shortening it.

Can You chamber a 357 revolver with a regular bullet?

No – It is unsafe, and dangerous, for you to attempt to chamber or fire any ammunition that is not intended for use in your .357 revolver. No, they are entirely different cartridges even though they shoot the same diameter bullets.