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Sunset · 09-29-2007, 03:26 PM

I'm hoping to get some clarification from those of you who know much more about my new XD-357 than I do.

My friend told me that all I have to do to change caliber on my XD-357 to either 9mm or 40 S&W is to change the barrel and use a different magazine, no other parts are needed. Is that fact or fiction? I don't want to make a careless mistake and end up with anything unsafe, but I would like the flexibility of having 9mm and 40 S&W shooting capabilities.

Also, is it possible to use a five-inch barrel on a four-inch pistol without being unsafe and damaging the gun in any way?

Thanks so much for your help and information, I really appreciate it.

Sunset

**jalley** · 09-29-2007, 03:30 PM

Yes, with a .357, you can get a 9mm or .40 conversion barrel.

J.L.Anderson · 10-02-2007, 05:07 AM

So I have a HS2000 9mm Tactical. I want to shoot 357sig. I replace the 9mm barrel with a 357sig barrel & use 40cal mags instead of the 9mm & I'm good to go? It cant be that easy?

The reason I ask, is IPSC Australia has just been allowed access to 357sig as a major PF in Standard Division (for a trial period of 2 years). 40cal not available here. Previously, Australia only recognised Minor PF in 9mm & 38super for scoring in Standard. No Major.
I hope this makes sense.

zac07 · 10-02-2007, 05:19 AM

You cannot go to a big caliber only smaller. They only make conversions for the xd40/357sig guns.

J.L.Anderson · 10-02-2007, 05:33 AM

Thanks for your reply.
So I buy a 40cal HS2000 Tactical & a spare 357sig barrel. Swap the barrels & i'm good to go? No other modifications? Reliability?

If i wanted a 9mm too, I just need a 9mm barrel & mags?

Exmasonite · 10-02-2007, 07:47 AM

J.L.-

You can go from bigger to smaller but not smaller to bigger. here's how it works:

.40 cal gun: you can get .357 and 9mm barrels
.357 gun: you can get .40 and 9mm barrels
9mm gun: only another 9mm barrel

good luck!

zac07 · 10-02-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.L.Anderson

Thanks for your reply.
So I buy a 40cal HS2000 Tactical & a spare 357sig barrel. Swap the barrels & i'm good to go? No other modifications? Reliability?

If i wanted a 9mm too, I just need a 9mm barrel & mags?

yes , some people have claimed to have perfect relability and others have had some extractions probelms with the 9mm. The 40-357 conversion should be flawless. I dont know if I would put my life on the 9mm conversion but it would be great for the range or just plinking.

zac07 · 10-02-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunset

I'm hoping to get some clarification from those of you who know much more about my new XD-357 than I do.

My friend told me that all I have to do to change caliber on my XD-357 to either 9mm or 40 S&W is to change the barrel and use a different magazine, no other parts are needed. Is that fact or fiction? I don't want to make a careless mistake and end up with anything unsafe, but I would like the flexibility of having 9mm and 40 S&W shooting capabilities.

Also, is it possible to use a five-inch barrel on a four-inch pistol without being unsafe and damaging the gun in any way?

Thanks so much for your help and information, I really appreciate it.

Sunset

Yes it is possible to go with a longer barrel EFK makes a ported barrel that is longer and has the ports on the outside of the frame.

09-29-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
Sunset XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	Cartridge Conversion For XD-357 I'm hoping to get some clarification from those of you who know much more about my new XD-357 than I do. My friend told me that all I have to do to change caliber on my XD-357 to either 9mm or 40 S&W is to change the barrel and use a different magazine, no other parts are needed. Is that fact or fiction? I don't want to make a careless mistake and end up with anything unsafe, but I would like the flexibility of having 9mm and 40 S&W shooting capabilities. Also, is it possible to use a five-inch barrel on a four-inch pistol without being unsafe and damaging the gun in any way? Thanks so much for your help and information, I really appreciate it. Sunset

09-29-2007, 03:30 PM	#2
jalley XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WV Posts: 1,409	Yes, with a .357, you can get a 9mm or .40 conversion barrel. __________________ HS2000 Gen 1, HS2000 Gen 2 sc xd 9mm service xd 45ACP, service xd 9mm tactical xd 45ACP

10-02-2007, 05:33 AM	#5
J.L.Anderson XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia. Posts: 23	Thanks for your reply. So I buy a 40cal HS2000 Tactical & a spare 357sig barrel. Swap the barrels & i'm good to go? No other modifications? Reliability? If i wanted a 9mm too, I just need a 9mm barrel & mags? Last edited by J.L.Anderson : 10-02-2007 at 05:37 AM.

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10-02-2007, 05:07 AM	#3
J.L.Anderson XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia. Posts: 23	So I have a HS2000 9mm Tactical. I want to shoot 357sig. I replace the 9mm barrel with a 357sig barrel & use 40cal mags instead of the 9mm & I'm good to go? It cant be that easy? The reason I ask, is IPSC Australia has just been allowed access to 357sig as a major PF in Standard Division (for a trial period of 2 years). 40cal not available here. Previously, Australia only recognised Minor PF in 9mm & 38super for scoring in Standard. No Major. I hope this makes sense.

10-02-2007, 05:19 AM	#4
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,116	You cannot go to a big caliber only smaller. They only make conversions for the xd40/357sig guns.

10-02-2007, 07:47 AM	#6
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 811	J.L.- You can go from bigger to smaller but not smaller to bigger. here's how it works: .40 cal gun: you can get .357 and 9mm barrels .357 gun: you can get .40 and 9mm barrels 9mm gun: only another 9mm barrel good luck!