Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
If you're intending to use it as a range weapon, just something to plink around with buy based on ammo price. If you're going to trust your life to it, buy the most effective caliber and eat the costs of pumping a box of ammo through it every few months.
Originally posted by: Ephemeral
The .357 SIG round is not .357 Magnum, it is a .355 in a necked down higher-pressure .40 case. There is more recoil than the standard 9mm in most loads, and ammo isn't as abundant. I never really liked mine when I owned it...I'd rather have a heavier grain .357 magnum. It isn't a bad round, and serves its purpose well, but you would probably be better off with the 9mm. Of course trying them out is the best way to determine whether or not it will be the right fit for you personally.
Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Ephemeral
The .357 SIG round is not .357 Magnum, it is a .355 in a necked down higher-pressure .40 case. There is more recoil than the standard 9mm in most loads, and ammo isn't as abundant. I never really liked mine when I owned it...I'd rather have a heavier grain .357 magnum. It isn't a bad round, and serves its purpose well, but you would probably be better off with the 9mm. Of course trying them out is the best way to determine whether or not it will be the right fit for you personally.
can't you use .38 special ammo in a .357 as well? how much does that cost compared to 9mm? i know its a bit less than .357.
I have a 9mm Taurus and i love it. its a bit big so not great for concealed carry, but works great.
Originally posted by: beer
is the 2.5x more expensive figure about correct? yes it's worth it, but if I shoot 1000 rounds through it at the range....
Originally posted by: pontifex
can't you use .38 special ammo in a .357 as well? how much does that cost compared to 9mm? i know its a bit less than .357.
I have a 9mm Taurus and i love it. its a bit big so not great for concealed carry, but works great.
Originally posted by: pontifex
speaking of guns and stuff, are there any companies out there that sell factory made mags other than the actual manufacturer?
for instance, i'd like to get some more factory mags for my Taurus but don't want to spend $40 + shipping for 1 mag if I don't have to.
Originally posted by: adairusmc
Originally posted by: pontifex
speaking of guns and stuff, are there any companies out there that sell factory made mags other than the actual manufacturer?
for instance, i'd like to get some more factory mags for my Taurus but don't want to spend $40 + shipping for 1 mag if I don't have to.
Try this website and see what the prices are for your particular handgun - http://www.cdnninvestments.com/magazines1.html
That is one of the cheapest places I have been able to find for any mags.
You generally want to stick with factory mags for any handgun though, after market mags are just not the same, unless you are talking about 1911 mags. that I think it the only exception.
You think those are spendy, try having 6 HK handguns to get mags for. Those prices are downright robbery
Originally posted by: Ephemeral
The .357 SIG round is not .357 Magnum, it is a .355 in a necked down higher-pressure .40 case. There is more recoil than the standard 9mm in most loads, and ammo isn't as abundant. I never really liked mine when I owned it...I'd rather have a heavier grain .357 magnum. It isn't a bad round, and serves its purpose well, but you would probably be better off with the 9mm. Of course trying them out is the best way to determine whether or not it will be the right fit for you personally.