.357 Sig

[Michigunner]

Steve,

I keep seeing Guns Galore signs on the interstate.  I've been afraid to stop there, for fear of spending more money.

That Sig P239 is just right.  I got the short trigger to make the reach a little less.

[tracker]

Bill,
Does Sig make a .357 Sig barrel that would work with your
239?

[Erich]

Is a bear Catholic?  

Actually, the P239 is the pistola I've been considering for getting me back into this caliber.

[Michigunner]

tracker,

I don't think so.  To the best of my knowledge, it is strictly 9mm.

It's actually my favorite pistol, which goes in a VM-2 IWB from Milt Sparks.  You pretty well have to wear your shirt out, to carry it properly.

[tracker]

Bill,
I was thinking of the 239 in .40 which does have an alternative .357 barrel, I think, just like the 229; or you
could just buy the 239 in .357 Sig.

[Michigunner]

If I ever return to a large caliber, it would probably be a .45 auto again.  I just traded my Glock 36 a few months ago for an AR-15 carbine.

I have been reading that the most popular LEO pistol is a Glock 40 S&W.  Can't remember the model at the moment, but fairly certain it is the Glock 22.

If the R9S continues to be 100% reliable, then that will be my "always" choice to carry.

[Erich]

I was thinking like tracker . . .  

[Rocnerd]

I like the 239.  It is thinner and more compact than the 229, but it just doesn't fit my hand as well as the 229.  I saw a two tone 229 with the silver fire controls at the gunshop that needed a wipe down from all the drool I left on it.  

[Michigunner]

Rocnerd,

I want one of each.

Many folks think the Sig should have won over Beretta when they selected the Army pistol.

Bill

[EdMan]

If I had to choose between my Glock 23 (.40S&W) or my Glock 32 (.357 SIG/Auto) I would take the G23 .40S&W for many reasons. I feel it is the better self defense round, and ammo is a bit cheaper, but 357 ammo prices are coming down. In fact I was able to buy 1000 rounds of Speer .357 SIG 125 grain GDHP ammo for $229.00 with free shipping from Ammoman.com. That comes out to about 23 cents a round. That's $4.60 for 20, or $11.50 for 50 rounds of high quility Speer Gold Dot Hollow Points. If .357 Sig rounds ever become too expensive I'll just buy another .40 S&W barrel for my Glock 32 and the I'll have another Glock 23.  

Ed

[flyandscuba]

Corbon has introduced the DPX load in .357 Sig....AND, it is less expensive than the .40 S&W offering!!

https://www.dakotaammo.net/shop/product_info.php?products_id=258

$16.62 for the .357 Sig whereas the .40 S&W is $24.06

The 125 gr DPX bullet should scream from the .357 Sig!!  This may be THE carry load for this caliber.

[EdMan]

flyandscuba,
Thanks for the info on the CorBon .357 SIG ammo. I'll get some and test it with my .357 SIG Speer 125 gr. GDHP on some steel plate and wet phone books. I'll give a report.

Ed

[Rocnerd]

I finally got to shoot the .357 Sig the other day.  A secret servant agent was shooting his issued Sig 229 in .357 Sig and let me pop off a few rounds.  Wow!  Loud bang is true, but what a pussy cat compared to my glock 23.  I also got to shoot my friend's HK USP in .40, which was again softer shooting than my G23.  Hmm.  I would really like to shoot a Sig 229 in .40 next to a 229 in .357 to see what, if any, difference in felt recoil there might be.  Well, as soon as my finances recover from my latest undisciplined buying of my beloved Colt Python I may just pick up the 229 in .357 and get a .40 barrel for it as well.