megatronrules
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I'm considering buying either a Glock 33 or 26 for concealed carry. I've owned several Glocks over the years in 9mm,40S&W and 45acp. I've shot Glocks in 10mm as well. I'm leaning towards the G33 because I'm a big 357 magnum fan and like the idea of having 357 power in a sub compact semi auto platform.
I realize that the 357 Sig was intended to duplicate a specific 357 Magnum load within a certain envelope window so to speak. I know the magnum is the more powerful of the two when it comes to power and heavier bullets.
That being said my current EDC is a S&W 340M&P so I'm thinking the G33 would do well in its place being it should in theory give me 125gr magnum ballistics in a gun with double the rounds on board. I had a G27 that I shot very well and I read the 357 Sig recoils a bit less than the .40 although I've never shot a Glock or any gun in 357 Sig. I'm wanting really just cause I want something different and I know all the service calibers work if you do your part. But I don't see anything wrong with a slightly more powerful round if I can shoot it we'll.
I have a kahr PM9 9mm and like 9mm a lot but it looks like the 357 Sig is quite a bit more power. I say this because it looks like yes 9mm can meet the same or close to the same velocities as the sig round but it has to be boutique ammo like underwood and +p or +p+ to do this. Where the sig round does it at it's normal operating pressures.
So for those who have or have shot a G33 or any Glock in 357 what do you think of this gun? Is it as reliable as other Glocks? I ask as I have no experience with the Glock 33.
I was thinking a G26 but I've already had one great gun just again have the itch for something different that I haven't owned already. And as far as ammo goes all but one of my local gun shops has it and there's always mail order. Price wise when talking JHP ammo for self defense or even FMJ it's only $7-$9 more per a box. So what do you guys think should I buy a G33? My LGS has Gen4 model in stock. Thanks for any help on this.
I realize that the 357 Sig was intended to duplicate a specific 357 Magnum load within a certain envelope window so to speak. I know the magnum is the more powerful of the two when it comes to power and heavier bullets.
That being said my current EDC is a S&W 340M&P so I'm thinking the G33 would do well in its place being it should in theory give me 125gr magnum ballistics in a gun with double the rounds on board. I had a G27 that I shot very well and I read the 357 Sig recoils a bit less than the .40 although I've never shot a Glock or any gun in 357 Sig. I'm wanting really just cause I want something different and I know all the service calibers work if you do your part. But I don't see anything wrong with a slightly more powerful round if I can shoot it we'll.
I have a kahr PM9 9mm and like 9mm a lot but it looks like the 357 Sig is quite a bit more power. I say this because it looks like yes 9mm can meet the same or close to the same velocities as the sig round but it has to be boutique ammo like underwood and +p or +p+ to do this. Where the sig round does it at it's normal operating pressures.
So for those who have or have shot a G33 or any Glock in 357 what do you think of this gun? Is it as reliable as other Glocks? I ask as I have no experience with the Glock 33.
I was thinking a G26 but I've already had one great gun just again have the itch for something different that I haven't owned already. And as far as ammo goes all but one of my local gun shops has it and there's always mail order. Price wise when talking JHP ammo for self defense or even FMJ it's only $7-$9 more per a box. So what do you guys think should I buy a G33? My LGS has Gen4 model in stock. Thanks for any help on this.
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