Is a 357 SIG more powerful than a 357 magnum?

357 SIG. The larger Magnum cartridge has lower speeds but a muzzle energy of 539 foot-pounds, while the . 357 SIG, a faster cartridge, has only 506 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.

What are the ballistics of a 357 SIG?

357 Sig Ballistics. 357 Sig achieves muzzle velocity in the neighborhood of 1400 to 1475 feet per second, and muzzle energy in the neighborhood of 580 to 620 ft-lbs of energy with most standard pressure loads and a 4-inch barrel. That is indeed about the same as that of a . 357 Magnum revolver with a 4-inch barrel.

Is the 357 SIG obsolete?

357 SIG is a perfectly viable cartridge. It was adopted by several law-enforcement agencies, with rather good results. The . 357 SIG has a good balance of velocity, bullet weight and terminal ballistics, however there are some who find the recoil level and muzzle blast of the SIG to be more than acceptable.

Does Glock make a 357 SIG?

Designed as a compact model, the GLOCK 32, in 357 SIG, offers a unique combination of versatility, convincing ballistics, optimum carry comfort, and the legendary GLOCK pistol reliability.

Can a 40 cal shoot 357 SIG?

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 357 SIG penetrate body armor?

However, any bullet – small or large – that travels at a high rate of speed will get through body armor. Huge handgun rounds such as . 44 Magnum and . 357 SIG and 9mm guns travel at a quicker speed and can’t stop them as easily.

Will a 357 SIG stop a black bear?

Oldtime black bear hunters say that any load that throws at least a 200-grain or bigger solid bullet at 1000 fps or more will take any bear in the woods. 357 Magnum or other similar-caliber load, a well-placed shot with a good bullet will certainly kill a bear, but it’s not recommended.

What is the point of a 357 SIG?

Developed in 1994, the new cartridge was named “357” to highlight its purpose: to duplicate the performance of 125-grain (8.1 g) . 357 Magnum loads fired from 4-inch (100 mm) barreled revolvers, in a cartridge designed to be used in a semi-automatic pistol with greater ammunition capacity than a revolver.

What’s the difference between 9mm and 357 Sig?

“Compared to a 9mm, the . 357 Sig has a decreased magazine capacity, more recoil, as well as greater muzzle blast and flash, yet at best it offers no gain in bullet penetration and expansion characteristics.

What kind of handgun do Navy SEALs use?

Sig Sauer P226
While the Sig Sauer P226 is used by many militaries and agencies worldwide, one of the most famous users of the pistol is the U.S. Navy SEALs, which used the P226 up until they switched to the Glock 19 around 2015.