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Introduction
High Quality Ammo: Bullet Setback Safety
357SIG: Main 357 SIG Information
9x19 (9mm Luger) Information
357 SIG Chronograph Data With Selected Powders
Firearms Chambered for the 357Sig Caliber
Aftermarket Barrels: A Non-Exclusive List
Agencies Using the 357 SIG Cartridge
A Few of my Favorite Gun Sites
Politics, Self-Defense, & Terrorism
Disclaimer/Warning from 357SIG: Pete's 357 SIG Caliber
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Introduction
The new 357 SIG cartridge is used
by Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, as well as Law Abiding
Citizens for the purpose of Sports Competition and Self Defense.
Welcome to my non-commercial 357 Sig Hobby Page. I have
some of my more up-to-date articles here, some of which I have shared with
other sites. I also have some pointers to some excellent external articles and
sites maintained by others.
I do not claim to be an expert,
although I do rely on some expert sources. My 357sig site was created
to simply share testing results, and provide information from applicable sources that I'm aware of. A main purpose of
my site is to show
that the new 357 Sig cartridge does indeed have merit as a new modern cartridge. If you visit a 1911 site, they
will rave about 1911's. If you visit a Glock site they rave about Glocks; ditto sith SIG web sites, etc. I
believe most folks understand what specialty sites are for. Should you have constructive comments, corrections,
and/or 357SIG information to share, please contact me. That being said, enjoy.
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High Quality Ammo: Bullet Setback Safety
With the correct die setup and
components, such as using AA#9 powder, the 357 SIG
caliber can be virtually impervious to bullet setback catastrophe, making it
just as safe or even safer than other duty calibers:
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357SIG: Main 357 SIG Information
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9x19 Luger Information
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357SIG Chronograph Data With Selected Powders
Subsonic refers to speed less than that of sound in air and could therefore be any velocity less
than 1129 fps approximately, although, a lot of people like to think of subsonic as less than
1000 fps. Transonic refers to getting close to the speed of propagation of sound and can
therefore range between 1027 fps to 1144 fps at sea level. Supersonic refers to greater than the
speed of sound waves through air, approximately 1129 fps or greater.
Power Factor = velocity_fps X bullet_grains / 1000
Energy_in_ft/lbs = (the ability to do work) = velocity_fps X velocity_fps X bullet_grains / 450400
Visit the Hobbies section of the Handspring.com Handheld PDA Website for a few programs called Arms Locker,
Ballistics, & Palm Loader: Handheld (PDA) firearms & reloading programs
Powders: 124/125 grain bullets
Powders: 147 grain bullets
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Firearms Chambered for the 357 SIG Caliber
Disclaimer: Factory built 357 SIG pistols have been tested and approved by the issuing firearms companies.
If an aftermarket 357 SIG barrel is available for a given pistol, you must use your common
sense to find out whether the pistol can handle the 357 SIG cartridge safely and function reliably with the
magazines,
etc. You are responsible for your own actions.
1911 Style Pistols
Beretta Cougar 8357 (factory built)
Beretta 96 with aftermarket barrel
Browning High Power with aftermarket barrel
CZ pistol with aftermarket Barsto barrel (not advertised)
EAA Witness with aftermarket barrel
Glocks 20, 27, 23, 22, 29, & 35 with aftermarket barrels
Glocks 33, 32,& 31 (factory built)
NOTE: GLOCK PROVIDES A FULL LINE OF 357 SIG PISTOLS (SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE).
HK USP 357 Compact (factory built)
HK USP 40 with aftermarket barrel (apparently, full size USP mags work poorly with the 357 Sig)
Kel-Tec P11 with 357 barrel
Ruger P94 with aftermarket barrel
SIG's P226, P239, P229, P229S, SP2340 (factory built)
NOTE: SIGARMS PROVIDES A FULL LINE OF 357 SIG PISTOLS (SMALL, MEDIUM, AND LARGE). This is the
company that started it all. Their 357 Sig pistols are among the best with the softest felt recoil
pistols on the market. If you can't afford the Classic line, I highly recommend their polymer sigpro 2340.
Springfield Armory XD with 4" and 5" barrels (factory built).
NOTE: In the polymer style pistols, SA has the honor of manufacturing the longest factory 357 Sig barrel -- 5".
SA PROVIDES COMPACT AND FULL SIZE PISTOLS IN THE 357 SIG CALIBER, with a subcompact 9mm on the way. Barsto.com fully
supports the Springfield XD line.
S&W Sigma 357
- www.smith-wesson.com
Apparently, S&W has dropped 357 Sig support for their Sigma pistols, although Barsto will take up the gap.
Steyr M357 (factory built; not officially supported in the U.S. currently. Difficult finding parts)
Taurus Model 957 (factory built)
Taurus (Beretta-like pistol) with aftermarket barrel
Walther P-99 with a Barsto aftermarket barrel
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Aftermarket Barrels: A Non-Exclusive List
Disclaimer: Even if a 357 SIG aftermarket barrel is available for a given pistol, you must use your common sense to
find out whether the pistol can handle the 357 SIG cartridge safely and function reliably with the magazines, etc. I've
personally only had experience with Barsto, Jarvis, KKM, and glockmeister. You are
responsible for your own actions.
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Agencies Using the 357 SIG Cartridge
If you have additions and/or corrections, please email via the
Feedback form.
- Alameda County
- Delaware State Police (First to adopt the 357 SIG)
- Dallas, Texas Police
- Federal Air Marshals
- Federal Protective Services (FPS) Special Agents for General Services Administration (GSA) - P229
- Keizer Police Department, Oregon
- La Porte County Indiana Sheriff's Department
- Laurence County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
- Las Vegas Metro Police (allowed use of)
- Liberty Twp Police Dept, Ohio
- Maine Aroostook County Sheriff's Office
- Maine Game Wardens (P226)
- Maricopa County [Phoenix] Arizona Sheriff's Office/MCSO
- Montcalm County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office
- New Jersey Division of Fish & Game
- New Mexico State Police
- Niles Police Dept, Ohio
- Northwood Police Dept, ND
- NC Highway Patrol
- NC Wake County Sheriff's Department
- NC Wildlife Enforcement Officers
- Nueces County Sheriff Department, Texas (Sigpro)
- Oakland County Sheriff's Dept, Michigan
- Orange Police Dept, CT (sig pro, SP2340 .357)
- Orlando PD (plainclothes officers)
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Richmond, Virginia
- Rocky Mount Police Dept, Rocky Mount, NC
- Springfield, IL
- Tennessee Highway Patrol
- Union County Sheriff's Office, Marysville, Ohio (Glock 31)
- Texas, DPS
- United States (GSA) - Office of Inspector General (OIG) Special Agents - P229
- United States Secret Service
- Virginia State Police
- Etc
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A Few of my Favorite Gun Sites
I'd like to thank all the folks at the following forums and sites for their considerable help in furnishing
me facts and opinions.
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Politics, Self-Defense, & Terrorism
I love the high standards from which the Constitution of the United States of America was created.
I have the Highest Hopes that the True Spirit & High Principles contained within our Constitution
will continue to be sincerely followed as our unique country matures.
"E PLURIBUS UNUM: Out Of Many, One".
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Disclaimer/Warning from 357SIG:Pete's 357 SIG Caliber Page
Firearms and all related information such as (non-exclusive list) actual firearms, parts for firearms, factory
ammo, reloaded ammo, reloading information, caliber information, firearms information, and reloading
equipment/components, are potentially dangerous and can cause great harm, personal injury and death. It is
completely YOUR responsibility and legal obligation to be properly trained in the use of firearms and safety, and
to correctly handle, load, unload, use, transport, maintain, and store your firearm, ammo, and reloading
equipment/components in a safe manner.
Always refer to factory firearms instructions and precautions, refer to official reloading manuals when reloading,
take a firearms class by a certified instructor, and especially be aware of Local, State, and Federal Firearms Laws.
Use your common sense. You are completely responsible for your own actions! Be a good law abiding citizen and be
safe! General Safety Rules
The information at this site is to the best of my knowledge and provided for information purposes only. The
authors and friends represented at this site are not liable in any way for any errors that may be contained at
this site. The authors and friends represented at this site are not liable in any way for the actions that are
taken by the readers, based on the information presented at this site. NO liability is expressed or implied for
damage or injury of any kind as a result of 357SIG: Pete's 357 SIG Caliber Page. Forward
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