10mm or .357 SIG

[LordSigdious]

Been thinking about a glock chambered in one of these calibers!
Was wondering what the pros and cons of each would be!
It seems ammo availability for either round is a CON for either choice with the .357 sig being slightly more available than the 10mm from what I can see!
Already have 9mm and .45 acp and the barely there .380acp!
thanks,
Brad

 

[BerBer5985]

I've heard good things about 10mm. That or 45 acp will be my next glock, but if you have a 45 already, go 10mm. Everyone raves about 10mm

 

[jawn]

The biggest difference between the Glocks in 10mm and the Glocks in .357SIG is that the 10 comes in the Glock big frame (like the .45). The 357SIG comes in the standard sized Glock frame. Both are nice, but I like 10mm more.

 

[jimbobborg]

If you're a reloader, the 10mm is easier to reload with its straight walled case versus the bottle-neck of the .357 Sig. I have enough brass that requires lube, I don't need to add a handgun caliber to that number.

 

[SCARCQB]

I pack a Glock 32 ( compact 357 SIG).

While the 10mm is a better cartridge.. that also applies to my 308..

I picked the Glock 32 because it is more concealable than the 10mm Glock 20. It is lighter and will ccw better than the G20/21 ( large frame Glocks). If I was built to be able to effectively conceal a G20.. I would do it ( IWB in Tshirt weather). But I'm not.

For a nightstand/HD/ Duty gun the Glock 20 is a better choice.( both 10mm and 357 Sig are LOUD and produce fireballs) But be prepared to spend a bit of time and money on it as it takes a lot of training to control the 10mm. Recoil and muzzle blast are also factors to consider.

Both calibers are excellent performers and you cant go wrong with either.

 

[browning guy]

If you're a reloader, the 10mm is easier to reload with its straight walled case versus the bottle-neck of the .357 Sig. I have enough brass that requires lube, I don't need to add a handgun caliber to that number.

this X100

also keep in mind you will have a better choice of bullets with a 10mm/.401 then the limited selection for the 357 sig

 

[swinokur]

I own more than a few 10mm. Ammo is not hard to find or expensive IMO.

Georgia Arms sells 180g FMJ for 20 bucks per 50.
Underwood Ammo sells full power 10mm ammo in many bullet and power configurations.


www.underwoodammo.com

I carry any of my 10mm for EDC when I travel. A G20SF is on my night stand and a G29SF on my coffee table.

The 10mm is an excellent caliber with excellent ballistics. It shoots very flatly nad has the same power at 100 yards as the 45 ACP has at the muzzle.

Shoot it. You'll love it. I do.

 

[Heist]

The only thing that would dissuade me from the .357 Sig is that is an expensive and non-well supported handgun cartridge bordering on exotic.

 

[joppaj]

The only thing that would dissuade me from the .357 Sig is that is an expensive and non-well supported handgun cartridge bordering on exotic.

Once upon a time, I'd have agreed with this. That said, it's use by LE means that SOMEONE will keep making it for a while. I'd suspect it sees much wider use in that capacity than 10mm does.

 

[balttigger]

Wait. I am shocked no one came up with this.....why choose? Get a Glock 20/29 in 10mm and then head over to LoneWolfDistr and for $125 get a .357Sig barrel to convert it over. Takes 30 seconds and uses the same 10mm mags. Even works in the SF models.

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=947&CAT=241

FTW

 

[vector03]

Secret Service uses .357Sig don't they?

 

[ALBY]

.357 sig and .45 gap need to go away. all they do is pollute the brass stream. the .357 sig fall thru my .40 sorter and the .45 gap are almost impossible to sort from .45 acp until they clog your press. same goes for small primer .45.

the 10MM, OTOH, is a man caliber and suitable for shooting critters. i would pack a glock 20 with a couple mags in bear country and feel just fine.

**zips up flamesuit**

 

[bean93x]

ALBY gtfo... i can understand the gap but the sig has .357 mag ballistics!!

 

[swinokur]

Wait. I am shocked no one came up with this.....why choose? Get a Glock 20/29 in 10mm and then head over to LoneWolfDistr and for $125 get a .357Sig barrel to convert it over. Takes 30 seconds and uses the same 10mm mags. Even works in the SF models.

http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=947&CAT=241

FTW

And even better buy .40 S & W conversion barrels and shoot some girly .40.

The 10mm will handle 40, 357Sig and 9 x 25 Dillon with just a barrel swap.

 

[LordSigdious]

And even better buy .40 S & W conversion barrels and shoot some girly .40.

The 10mm will handle 40, 357Sig and 9 x 25 Dillon with just a barrel swap.

Well I think I decided on the Glock 20, anyone shoot one with the compensated barrel ? Or would it be better to stay with the standard format?

 

[Blaster229]

Once upon a time, I'd have agreed with this. That said, it's use by LE means that SOMEONE will keep making it for a while. I'd suspect it sees much wider use in that capacity than 10mm does.

I know of at least two agencies that use it

 

[balttigger]

Well I think I decided on the Glock 20, anyone shoot one with the compensated barrel ? Or would it be better to stay with the standard format?

Standard. All the compensated does is blow gas in your face and blind you in the dark.

Also, get some good DoubleTap or Underwood rounds and the 6-in barrel and it's deer legal

 

[Blaster229]

Secret Service uses .357Sig don't they?

USSS and Federal Air Marshal Service

 

[swinokur]

Well I think I decided on the Glock 20, anyone shoot one with the compensated barrel ? Or would it be better to stay with the standard format?

I had a G22C and the reduction in muzzle flip seemed very small to me. It's also louder, and a 10mm is loud to begin with. You could always buy the C and then put a regular barrel in it as well.

 

[swinokur]

Standard. All the compensated does is blow gas in your face and blind you in the dark.

Never had either issue with my G22C.