Can you shoot 357 SIG in a 9mm?

A pistol chambered in 357 Sig can likely be converted to fire 9mm by replacing the barrel, slide, recoil spring and possibly the magazine. A pistol chambered in 357 Sig can be converted to 40 S&W by changing the barrel and perhaps the recoil spring and magazine.

Are 357 Sig and 9mm the same?

“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 type of gun uses 357 Sig ammo?

357 pistols: SIG Sauer P226 Legion: Best Overall . 357 SIG Pistol. Glock 31: Best Budget .

Can a 40 S&W 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 .

Is a 357 SIG more powerful than a 45?

A . 357 SIG bullet moves significantly faster and delivers more energy to the target than a . 45 ACP bullet, but has a slightly smaller diameter which some believe is less effective.

Is the 357 SIG a good self defense round?

357 SIG remains a very capable self-defense choice. Indeed, several law enforcement agencies continue to use the cartridge to this day in SIG P229 or Glock 31 handguns with a great deal of success.

Is a 9mm more powerful than a 357?

357 Magnum in general has higher muzzle velocity. This faster speed comes despite the fact that it generally packs a larger bullet than the 9mm Luger, as a heavier projectile (assuming all other factors are the same) will have a slower speed.

Will 357 SIG kill a bear?

For a bear cartridge anything equal to or more powerful than a . 41 Magnum or . 44 Magnum will be fine. 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.

Which is better 9mm or.357 SIG ammo?

It takes more effort and practice to shoot this caliber well. There’s also the practical issue of feeding the gun; these days, .357 Sig practice ammo is about twice the cost of 9mm and around 50% more than .40 S&W. 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.

Can A.40 S & W be converted 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.

What happens when you shoot a.357 SIG?

Where your .357 Sig pistol actually head spaces depends on your ammo and the chamber of your gun. The .357 Sig can create black holes. Just in case you were wondering, here’s what happens when you shoot a large glass jar of grape jelly with a Hornady Critical Defense .357 Sig round.

How big is a.357 SIG cartridge case?

For starters, the .40 S&W cartridge case length is normally .850 inches while the .357 Sig is not only bottlenecked, but measures .865 inches. Sizing a .40 S&W case to create a .357 Sig bottleneck may stretch it a bit, but generally not enough.