Is 357 Sig going away?

357 Sig is dying. The known number of issuing agencies, however, is not known. But, it seems as if the main argument as to why they seem to be in decline in an official capacity is not because of a lack of effectiveness, but because . 357 SIG is not cost efficient.

What can you shoot 357 Sig out of?

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 .

Is 357 SIG a good caliber?

.357 Sig has a lot of devoted fans, but just as many shooters seem to have a hard time understanding what makes this cartridge special. Today, we’re looking at how the results from our recent .357 Sig ballistic gel test measure up to the alternatives as we consider the pros and cons of this niche caliber.

What is the average pressure of a 357 SIG?

The .357 Sig feels the pressure. According to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI), the average pressure for the .40 S&W is 35,000 psi. The .357 Sig has an average pressure of 40,000 psi.

Why don’t all 357 SIG projectiles have elongated noses?

To take maximum advantage of the limited case neck real estate in the bottleneck portion of the cartridge case, many .357 Sig projectiles do not have elongated noses like 9mm designs. The bullet body, or bearing surface, will be long enough so that when seated to the proper depth, every bit of the case neck will be in contact with the projectile.

Can you convert a 40 S&W pistol to 357 SIG?

On the plus side, a lot of pistols chambered for .40 S&W can be converted to .357 Sig just by swapping out the barrel. So you have the option of doing most of your practice with .40, and using .357 Sig sparingly without a lot of up-front cost. Accuracy might be the one big advantage this cartridge has over most other semi-autos.