357 Sig super dead

CMOS · Apr 6, 2020

So looking at my distributors, the ammo shelves in the channel are stripped bare. People are hoarding ammo like it is toilet paper.

Except for one caliber... 357 Sig. That stuff is still available in the channel.
Which tells me that nobody, absolutely nobody is shooting this stuff, or has it as a go-to gun.

I always kind of liked the idea. Sold my P239SAS in 357 Sig a few months ago. Think I'll sell my circa 1996 P229 as well. Too many calibers around already, and not worth the trouble to track the ammo and practice with it.

teratos · Apr 6, 2020

CMOS said:
So looking at my distributors, the ammo shelves in the channel are stripped bare. People are hoarding ammo like it is toilet paper.

Except for one caliber... 357 Sig. That stuff is still available in the channel.
Which tells me that nobody, absolutely nobody is shooting this stuff, or has it as a go-to gun.

I always kind of liked the idea. Sold my P239SAS in 357 Sig a few months ago. Think I'll sell my circa 1996 P229 as well. Too many calibers around already, and not worth the trouble to track the ammo and practice with it.

It’s a nice round, but it’s never gonna take off like the 38 Super did.

Blaster229 · Apr 6, 2020

CMOS said:
So looking at my distributors, the ammo shelves in the channel are stripped bare. People are hoarding ammo like it is toilet paper.

Except for one caliber... 357 Sig. That stuff is still available in the channel.

Which tells me that nobody, absolutely nobody is shooting this stuff, or has it as a go-to gun.

I always kind of liked the idea. Sold my P239SAS in 357 Sig a few months ago. Think I'll sell my circa 1996 P229 as well. Too many calibers around already, and not worth the trouble to track the ammo and practice with it.

Let's see a pic of that 229

Name Taken · Apr 6, 2020

It'll come around again. Just need the right Youtuber to tell everyone it is the greatest. I'm intrigued by the round, however I've never pulled the trigger on a dedicated gun. I'd buy a used Glock 32 given the chance.

Buster Brown · Apr 6, 2020

It has a cult following. When you look for many guns chambered in 357sig, you'll notice they bring quite a bit more money. One thing i think alot of people overlook i how inherently accurate it is. Ive been contemplating picking up a 357sig barrel for my Steyr L40.

davsco · Apr 6, 2020

i have glock 31 (bedside) and 32 (stashed elsewhere in house and carry gun) in 357 sig. i prob have a case of various defense ammo and that should last me a lifetime or two. thinking that's the same scenario for others.

Zorros · Apr 6, 2020

I like it. Carried a G33 and shot it a lot. Would have liked your 239 and the 229 does shoot easier than the glock. Practice ammo costs around $15/50, or did. Thanks to ammo jon and a friend who is issued it, i have a case or so, including a few boxes of gold dots and a few of fed hp. Oddly, maybe its a good time to shop? But most gun shops don’t stock it or if they do, not much of a selection.

Ammo Jon · Apr 6, 2020

I have a Glock in every caliber except 380. If the shelves were bare except 357 SIG I have 3 Glocks that I can use in the meantime. When Walmart cleared out their inventory it seemed like the only caliber left was 40SW which sold for cheaper than 9mm. Nice to have choices.

cstone · Apr 6, 2020

It's an easy two caliber gun if you just pick up a .40 S&W barrel. .357 SIG is not difficult to reload and I have lots of once fired nickel plated brass. Having both calibers convinces me that I will never run out of handgun ammunition.

9mm certainly seems to be dominating the LE world, so along with all of the military contracts, I don't see any handgun caliber replacing 9mm in my lifetime. If I could only choose one handgun caliber, it would have to be 9mm.

shadow116 · Apr 6, 2020

teratos said:
It’s a nice round, but it’s never gonna take off like the 38 Super did.

Yeah, but 38 Super wishes is was the hot selling round that is the 32 S&W Long.

RuralRifleGuy · Apr 6, 2020

I have a P229 and P226 with .357 Sig barrels, had a P320 barrel for my 40 but ended up selling it. If I had a carry permit my 229 would be my daily carry, it's sitting here with Underwood Xtreme Defender in it and is a blast.

Might buy another P229 in it and a Legion P226, I wish Sig made more guns chambered in it instead of dropping it for more 9mm offerings.

atblis · Apr 6, 2020

Definitely not dead. Certain rounds, the manufacturers only do a run periodically. Obviously, this generally applies to rounds that aren't as popular as others...

Huckleberry · Apr 6, 2020

teratos said:
It’s a nice round, but it’s never gonna take off like the 38 Super did.

shadow116 said:
Yeah, but 38 Super wishes is was the hot selling round that is the 32 S&W Long.

And neither them can compare to the success of the 45 GAP

The 45 GAP must be a great round. This one time at the range, some women must have been shooting it because every time one of them took up a standing or prone firing position, all the guys would nudge, point and say, “Mind the GAP” or “Checkout the GAP on that one”.

BigRick · Apr 6, 2020

I love 357 sig! It’s my go to round. I have several pistols chambered for it. I also reload it. It’s a great round most people have no clue about it and that’s just fine for me. The secret service still uses it.

Buster Brown · Apr 6, 2020

Still not as dead as the .356TSW

Buster Brown · Apr 6, 2020

For the 357sig reloaders: anybody have success reloading non-cannelured bullets? Getting a good crimp seems to be a pita with this round.

atblis · Apr 6, 2020

Is it more expensive than 40 or 45 ?

Squaregrouper · Apr 6, 2020

Along with 10mm, .357 Sig is a manly man's round.
I know, I know- you bitches who love your 9mm and .45 need to tighten your skirts and accept your beta male roles.

BigRick · Apr 6, 2020

Buster Brown said:
For the 357sig reloaders: anybody have success reloading non-cannelured bullets? Getting a good crimp seems to be a pita with this round.

I have no issues with it. I use a ton of 125 grain Montana Gold bullets.

Squaregrouper · Apr 6, 2020

atblis said:
Is it more expensive than 40 or 45 ?

Factory .357 Sig is stupid expensive.
Brass is cheap and it can be loaded for a few cents more than 9mm. If you reload, .357 Sig kicks ass.

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