Current trends:
-decline of DA/SA handguns
-pistol caliber carbines
-rise of cheap and disposable rifles (Savage Axis, Ruger All-American, etc.)
-continuing decline of American workmanship and quality
Out of a 4 inch barrel the .357 Magnum is 200fps faster over the .357 SIG and out an even bigger barrel the differences become larger.
Source; BuffaloBore.
One reason is that it lacks flexibility.
A 9mm Luger revolver is stuck with only using 9mm while a .357 Magnum Revolver can use .357 Mag and .38 Special.
If you are a reloader than cost differences between .38Special/.357Magnum and 9mm becomes non-existent.
Also don't forget about the .357...
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