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tagrunt · 07-25-2007, 03:52 PM

I am thinking about purchasing another XD. Can anyone tell me about the 357 Sig. Round ?

jeepinbanditrider · 07-25-2007, 04:06 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.357_SIG

**Ed Ely** · 07-25-2007, 04:28 PM

pete-357.com used to have the best of
info on the .357SIG round.

I also have two XDs is .357SIG.

Ed

rogerxd45 · 07-25-2007, 04:40 PM

you could just get the barrel first and see if you want to buy a whole new gun
i plan on getting the barrel

NevadaPistolero · 07-25-2007, 04:55 PM

I own 2 XDs, a .45 and the 357sig, both shoot great and I wouldnt get rid of my 357sig for any thing. great gun and great caliber.

Noah Mercy · 07-25-2007, 07:09 PM

The 357 Sig is a humdinger. Velocity with 124/125 grain bullets equals or beats the 357 Magnums from a revolver. Accuracy is typically excellent and feeding is as close to flawlwess as you will ever see due to the bottleneck design. I have shot several critters ( a couple coyotes and a Nubian goat) with Gold Dots from the Sig cartridge and the results are devastating. I have even hit a prairie poodle at 110 yards (laser rangefinder-verified) and it turned him inside-out. It is definitely a potent number.

Downside is that ammo is fairly spendy and handloading is more of a pain than with straight-wall cartridges since the cases have to be lubed prior to resizing. Also, most ammo in this caliber has a ferocious muzzle blast (CorBon excluded), so it may not be the best choice at night. Also, some folks find the recoil a bit sharp, although I think it is controllable except in very small pistols.

Just my $.02.

GaryTx · 07-25-2007, 07:13 PM

Standard issue for Texas Department of Safety troopers

ichy_trigger · 07-25-2007, 07:22 PM

I have 2 Sigs in .357 and love the round.

Avengeance · 08-13-2007, 04:09 PM

I just purchased a XD40 Service today... I originally wanted the .357 SIG version but the shops in my area just dont have them in stock and for whatever reason dont seem to helpfull in finding one for me. They had the XD40 on sale for $419 so I figured I could get the XD40 and later buy the .357 barrel. Later meaning as soon as I can figure out where to get one... and how much.

I like the idea of having the .40 for shooting around at the range but would really really like to carry with the .357 barrel installed when hiking in the mountains for protection. (bears and such) After researching I found the velocity on a 115 grain .357 SIG was simply incredible and is what Id like to have on hand should I ever encounter a bear on a trail.

Anyone want to help me out and point me in the right direction? Where can I find the .357 SIG barrel for my XD40? Preferably in the satin stainless steel finish.

Thanks guys..

(First post.... glad to be here!)

Noah Mercy · 08-13-2007, 07:40 PM

Avengeance, you may want to rethink the light-bullet idea when bears are involved. What's wanted is penetration, and that 115 grain pill is more likely to piss a bruin off than slow it down. Bears have heavy bones, thick fur and skin, and dense muscles. Heavy, tough, large diameter bullets are needed for bear medicine. A 180 grain 40 cal hard-cast bullet at max velocity would be a good starting place, but remember...if some is good, and more is better, then too much is just right!

As for barrels, I believe EFK Fire Dragon makes 'em and possibly BarSto.

07-25-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
tagrunt XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bulldog Country, Ga. Posts: 81	Tell Me about The 357 Sig Round I am thinking about purchasing another XD. Can anyone tell me about the 357 Sig. Round ? __________________ _______________________________________ DEATHSTALKER RUGER 95 XD TACTICAL 40 XD SERVICE 45 GI 45 ARMORY KOTE GREEN MOSSBERG 590A1 MY WISH IS A M1A GRUNT

07-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,162	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.357_SIG __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

07-25-2007, 04:55 PM	#5
NevadaPistolero XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Wild West Posts: 37	I own 2 XDs, a .45 and the 357sig, both shoot great and I wouldnt get rid of my 357sig for any thing. great gun and great caliber. __________________ Frederich Nietzsche: \"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And when you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you.\" XD .357sig XD .45 7 AK 47s

07-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#6
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	The 357 Sig is a humdinger. Velocity with 124/125 grain bullets equals or beats the 357 Magnums from a revolver. Accuracy is typically excellent and feeding is as close to flawlwess as you will ever see due to the bottleneck design. I have shot several critters ( a couple coyotes and a Nubian goat) with Gold Dots from the Sig cartridge and the results are devastating. I have even hit a prairie poodle at 110 yards (laser rangefinder-verified) and it turned him inside-out. It is definitely a potent number. Downside is that ammo is fairly spendy and handloading is more of a pain than with straight-wall cartridges since the cases have to be lubed prior to resizing. Also, most ammo in this caliber has a ferocious muzzle blast (CorBon excluded), so it may not be the best choice at night. Also, some folks find the recoil a bit sharp, although I think it is controllable except in very small pistols. Just my $.02. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

07-25-2007, 07:13 PM	#7
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,081	Standard issue for Texas Department of Safety troopers __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

07-25-2007, 04:28 PM	#3
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,485 Blog Entries: 1	pete-357.com used to have the best of info on the .357SIG round. I also have two XDs is .357SIG. Ed

07-25-2007, 04:40 PM	#4
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	you could just get the barrel first and see if you want to buy a whole new gun i plan on getting the barrel

07-25-2007, 07:22 PM	#8
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,398	I have 2 Sigs in .357 and love the round. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

08-13-2007, 04:09 PM	#9
Avengeance XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 112	I just purchased a XD40 Service today... I originally wanted the .357 SIG version but the shops in my area just dont have them in stock and for whatever reason dont seem to helpfull in finding one for me. They had the XD40 on sale for $419 so I figured I could get the XD40 and later buy the .357 barrel. Later meaning as soon as I can figure out where to get one... and how much. I like the idea of having the .40 for shooting around at the range but would really really like to carry with the .357 barrel installed when hiking in the mountains for protection. (bears and such) After researching I found the velocity on a 115 grain .357 SIG was simply incredible and is what Id like to have on hand should I ever encounter a bear on a trail. Anyone want to help me out and point me in the right direction? Where can I find the .357 SIG barrel for my XD40? Preferably in the satin stainless steel finish. Thanks guys.. (First post.... glad to be here!)

08-13-2007, 07:40 PM	#10
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	Avengeance, you may want to rethink the light-bullet idea when bears are involved. What's wanted is penetration, and that 115 grain pill is more likely to piss a bruin off than slow it down. Bears have heavy bones, thick fur and skin, and dense muscles. Heavy, tough, large diameter bullets are needed for bear medicine. A 180 grain 40 cal hard-cast bullet at max velocity would be a good starting place, but remember...if some is good, and more is better, then too much is just right! As for barrels, I believe EFK Fire Dragon makes 'em and possibly BarSto. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

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