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xdmikey · 10-01-2007, 04:40 AM

Can I use the same bullets for 357Sig that I use for 9mm? I found listings for 124gr(I shoot this in 9mm) in my load manual. I shoot Berry's plated, but not at screaming velocities. Obviously I'd need to get a conversion barrel as well. Also, anyone have any powder advice? I have on hand Power Pistol, Universal & 231.

Thanks.
Mikey

RobFMJ · 10-01-2007, 06:14 AM

Eh, I don't know about loads for the .357 sig, but yeah, it uses the same diameter bullets as the 9mm

fredj338 · 10-01-2007, 08:10 AM

Yes & no. The 357sig is 9mm but needs a truncated cone shape bullet w/ a longer bearing surface for proper neck tension. Conventional 124gr, 9mm FMJ will NOT work. If you are shooting Berry's 124grFP, they work fine. Bullets that I have used w/ good results:
Berry's 124grFP & HP
Ranier 124grFP
Hornady 124gr & 147grXTP
Speer 125grGD
Sierra 125grJHC
any 380 bullet will also work, as the bullet is short enough to load & still gives full neck tension. Powders that work well are those that give almost 100% density (fill to the bottom of case neck). I have used HS7, Longshot, AA#7 & BlueDot. Unique, PowerPistol & Universal are also ok for med. vel. practice loads (about 1250fps). I would shy away from fast powders like Bullseye, W231, TG, Clays, etc. If you have a bullet setback, bad things could happen w/ powders faster than Unique. Here is a link w/ some data: http://www.realguns.com/loads/357sig.htm

xdmikey · 10-01-2007, 08:38 AM

thanks fredj338

could you steer me to a good source to look for a conversion barrel? also, I have a choice between service & tactical; which one? anyone?
thanks
mikey

zac07 · 10-01-2007, 08:41 AM

A conversion barrel for a xd40 ? If so pistolgear is supposed to have some out pretty soon and EFK and barsto also make them.

**Ed Ely** · 10-01-2007, 10:57 AM

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fredj338 · 10-01-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xdmikey

thanks fredj338

could you steer me to a good source to look for a conversion barrel? also, I have a choice between service & tactical; which one? anyone?
thanks
mikey

Sorry, can't help there. I am shooting 357sig from a Sig P239 & HK USP. I also have a conv. bbl. for my Colt Delta. It makes a great jackrabbit round w/ 115grJHP @ 1500fps!

If Barsto makes a bbl., their stuff is great. I have a Brasto in a BHP & a 1911.

10-01-2007, 04:40 AM	#1
xdmikey XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 199	357Sig Can I use the same bullets for 357Sig that I use for 9mm? I found listings for 124gr(I shoot this in 9mm) in my load manual. I shoot Berry's plated, but not at screaming velocities. Obviously I'd need to get a conversion barrel as well. Also, anyone have any powder advice? I have on hand Power Pistol, Universal & 231. Thanks. Mikey

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RobFMJ XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,883	Eh, I don't know about loads for the .357 sig, but yeah, it uses the same diameter bullets as the 9mm __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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10-01-2007, 08:10 AM	#3
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,226	Yes & no. The 357sig is 9mm but needs a truncated cone shape bullet w/ a longer bearing surface for proper neck tension. Conventional 124gr, 9mm FMJ will NOT work. If you are shooting Berry's 124grFP, they work fine. Bullets that I have used w/ good results: Berry's 124grFP & HP Ranier 124grFP Hornady 124gr & 147grXTP Speer 125grGD Sierra 125grJHC any 380 bullet will also work, as the bullet is short enough to load & still gives full neck tension. Powders that work well are those that give almost 100% density (fill to the bottom of case neck). I have used HS7, Longshot, AA#7 & BlueDot. Unique, PowerPistol & Universal are also ok for med. vel. practice loads (about 1250fps). I would shy away from fast powders like Bullseye, W231, TG, Clays, etc. If you have a bullet setback, bad things could happen w/ powders faster than Unique. Here is a link w/ some data: http://www.realguns.com/loads/357sig.htm

10-01-2007, 08:38 AM	#4
xdmikey XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 199	thanks fredj338 could you steer me to a good source to look for a conversion barrel? also, I have a choice between service & tactical; which one? anyone? thanks mikey

10-01-2007, 08:41 AM	#5
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,117	A conversion barrel for a xd40 ? If so pistolgear is supposed to have some out pretty soon and EFK and barsto also make them.

10-01-2007, 10:57 AM	#6
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,652 Blog Entries: 1	You cannot go wrong on the 357SIG. Please check out our forum sponsors for any purchase XD. Ed