I usually carry a .357 66 on the job and for HD. But I have seen several 357 Glock 31s and 32s for quite a bit less than a nine or .40 in the same condition. I have been tempted to get one but do not know a thing about Glocks in 357. Are they as durable and reliable as the nines? And why are they going for less than the 40s?
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Id have to say because of the caliber is why you are seeing them go for cheaper
than the other glocks it is a less common caliber as to being able to ast im sure they will last just fine
than the other glocks it is a less common caliber as to being able to ast im sure they will last just fine
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The Glocks in .357 Sig probably sell for less because the ammo is harder to find and more expensive when it's available. Might be a good way to get into a Glock if you want both .357 and .40 considering its only a barrel swap (everything else on the gun is the same including the mags).
Just a note the .357 Sig isn't really a good comparison to .357 Mag outside of the 125 gr bullet range. If you're looking for .357 mag ballistics, I'd probably look at the 10mm.
Just a note the .357 Sig isn't really a good comparison to .357 Mag outside of the 125 gr bullet range. If you're looking for .357 mag ballistics, I'd probably look at the 10mm.
Makes sense. I know the 40 seems to always be the most expensive of the standard frame Glocks. I do like the idea of the idea of the 125 grain 357 performance in a hi-cap auto loader. We carry Federal 357B if we choose to carry a six gun. But whenever I carry for HD or indoor situations I often use +p or +p+ .38s.
Is the .357 Sig on the same level of noise and blast as the Magnum? The .357 Magnum has that crack is no fun indoors what so ever.
Is the .357 Sig on the same level of noise and blast as the Magnum? The .357 Magnum has that crack is no fun indoors what so ever.
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I have a gen 2, three pin glock 31 in 357 sig. Great gun
(The 357 sig round was developed in order to get 357 mag performance ( 125gr, 4" revolver) out of a semi auto pistol BTW)
357 sig ammo is somewhat expensive ( as is 357 mag for revolvers) as compared to 9mm or 40 S&W. Somewhere around $33/50 last I purchased factory ammo. I started reloading for it so sit's a non-issue for me.
It is a FAST, LOUD and flat shooting round though. Fun to shoot. Good news is that with a 40S&W barrel, you can convert the 357 sig to 40 S&W. Nothing else changes! Get a ( lone Wolf) 9mm conversion barrel and a 9mm magazine and the same gun shoots 9mm flawlessly. I have all three calibers set up on my 31. Great set-up!
p.s. yes the latter gen 2 and after Glocks (and the similar S&W M&P357) are plenty strong enough for the 357 sig.
(The 357 sig round was developed in order to get 357 mag performance ( 125gr, 4" revolver) out of a semi auto pistol BTW)
357 sig ammo is somewhat expensive ( as is 357 mag for revolvers) as compared to 9mm or 40 S&W. Somewhere around $33/50 last I purchased factory ammo. I started reloading for it so sit's a non-issue for me.
It is a FAST, LOUD and flat shooting round though. Fun to shoot. Good news is that with a 40S&W barrel, you can convert the 357 sig to 40 S&W. Nothing else changes! Get a ( lone Wolf) 9mm conversion barrel and a 9mm magazine and the same gun shoots 9mm flawlessly. I have all three calibers set up on my 31. Great set-up!
p.s. yes the latter gen 2 and after Glocks (and the similar S&W M&P357) are plenty strong enough for the 357 sig.
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The .357 Sig has more blast than a similar pistol 9mm, but less than full house .357 mag loads. However if you're worried about the crack of the bullet, most rounds are going to have that unless you look at subsonic rounds. But as a rule, every gunshot seems louder if you move it indoors and you're gonna loose hearing no matter what (unless you're using a suppressor).
I have a pair of G23s set up the same way. One is on my CCW permit as a 9mm/40/357Sig. The 40/357 10rd mags do just fine with 9mm and the LW conversion barrel (and hold extra rounds to boot!).
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I have a Glock 31 and it is one of my favorite desert bumming guns. It is accurate, shoot flat, and hits hard. I have also taken a couple of hogs with it at close range and I would say is works as advertised. I also have a .40 SW bbl for it, so I can change over to 40 if ammo gets hard to find or expensive. If you can get a good deal on one, I would pick it up.
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I have 2 31's and i like um but to me they are a little hard to reload. The cartridges tend to get a few thousandths shorter each time they are cycled.
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Great round that can be made into just about anything you want-if you reload.
Current production of 357 mag is showing a 125 grain bullet at 1350 FPS using a 4inch barrel. 357 Sig Lawman is showing 1410 FPS with same length barrel. You can safely match those numbers with Blue Dot. Accuracy will match factory ammo.
Due to the vibration factory ammo sets up in glock frames, I enjoy the round and the gun much more when using AA-2 and loading it to 9MM+ levels.
Due mainly to cost of ammo and the lack of factory ammo availability, the 357 Sig enjoys a very small following. Also it is a "picky" round to reload. Because of bullet "setback" I push test every round prior to using.
Replace brass after 5 reloads. Best results were with Montana Gold bullets, but they have priced themselves out of my price range. In re-guards to the for mentioned set back I've experienced as many as 3 rounds per hundred that would fail the push test. all components were the same!
Current production of 357 mag is showing a 125 grain bullet at 1350 FPS using a 4inch barrel. 357 Sig Lawman is showing 1410 FPS with same length barrel. You can safely match those numbers with Blue Dot. Accuracy will match factory ammo.
Due to the vibration factory ammo sets up in glock frames, I enjoy the round and the gun much more when using AA-2 and loading it to 9MM+ levels.
Due mainly to cost of ammo and the lack of factory ammo availability, the 357 Sig enjoys a very small following. Also it is a "picky" round to reload. Because of bullet "setback" I push test every round prior to using.
Replace brass after 5 reloads. Best results were with Montana Gold bullets, but they have priced themselves out of my price range. In re-guards to the for mentioned set back I've experienced as many as 3 rounds per hundred that would fail the push test. all components were the same!
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The Glocks in .357 Sig work fine.
I have the 33, 32, and 31. Very accurate guns to.
If worried about ammo learn to reload! Then the .357 Sig won't cost more than 9mm reloads.
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Thanks for all the help. I would have never considered a 357 Sig but the prices are just great around here and I am a sucker for a good deal. I was never tempted to get a 40 due the fact I could never shoot well with one. I can shoot expert with a .357 or a .45 as well as a nine but for some reason the 40 never worked for me.
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Go for it. 357 SIG is great, and it puts up higher velocities than comparable 357 Magnum loads in a similarly-sized gun. Hard to argue with a 125gr bullet moving 1480fps from a baby Glock.
Never thought about the size. It would be nice to have twice the firepower at half the size and still have a 1400fps round. While I dont put much stock in one shot stop stats in general, from what the old time LEOs I work with and know tell me that the 125 grain HP at 1400 fps seemed to be the best stopping power from a defensive pistol.
To be a good deal they would have to sell it for about $300 and from small handgun I see ZERO advantage to 125gr @ 1480fps. What is the upside to that?
For example 10x25 has hefty advantage in velocity over 185gr .45ACP though meaningful gains in close defensive situation against a biped are infinitesimal in any.
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I have a G33 that I ccw sometimes. I also have a factory 40 cal barrel for it. I also have a 2nd gen G22 that I have a 357 sig and 9mm barrel for.
Per Glock only the 2nd gen G22 with serial # DAN and after are safe with 357 sig ammo. Mine is before that but since I reload I don't run hot stuff thru it when using the 357sig barrel.
I personally like the 357 caliber and find that it isn't hard to reload for. I never have felt undergunned when I have my G33 with me.
Per Glock only the 2nd gen G22 with serial # DAN and after are safe with 357 sig ammo. Mine is before that but since I reload I don't run hot stuff thru it when using the 357sig barrel.
I personally like the 357 caliber and find that it isn't hard to reload for. I never have felt undergunned when I have my G33 with me.
I don't feel "undergunned" when I pack my daily-carry G26. 
The more reloading that's done for .357 Sig, the more KB stories we'll hear. Practically no neck bearing surface...setback's a real threat, in my humble opinion.
If I reloaded for .357 Sig, I'd cannelure the bullets and roll-crimp into the cannelure. I'd also use a slow powder, e.g. , AA#9.
The more reloading that's done for .357 Sig, the more KB stories we'll hear. Practically no neck bearing surface...setback's a real threat, in my humble opinion. If I reloaded for .357 Sig, I'd cannelure the bullets and roll-crimp into the cannelure. I'd also use a slow powder, e.g. , AA#9.
I don't feel "undergunned" when I pack my daily-carry G26.
If I reloaded for .357 Sig, I'd cannelure the bullets and roll-crimp into the cannelure. I'd also use a slow powder, e.g. , AA#9.
I don't believe anyone suggested a 9mm was 'undergunned'. The question was about the 357 being available at significant discount to 9 and 40. Reloading for 357 sig is nothing to be afraid of. $100 gives you ability to shoot 40. Another $100 plus mags and you can shoot 9mm. (and get an advantage arms kit to shoot 22
Shooting a 357 sig is about the same as shooting 40 with just a little more muzzle blast. Seems a little louder as well. It is less common and that's the reason I don't own one anymore. It was hit or miss when it came time to buy 357 sig ammo unless you went to a big box store with lots of ammo and it was a little more expensive than 40 back then as well. With that said, personally I think the 357 sig is a more accurate round than 40, at least for me. I could shoot my friends glock 32 more accurately than my 23 and my sig p229 with the 357 sig barrel better than when I had the 40 barrel in. I really did like that round, just not enough to deal with the ammo availability and price
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