45 ACP verses 357 Sig

carolinadrifter · January 22, 2006, 04:50 PM

Just like to get opinions on the 45ACP compared to the 357 Sig....Thanks

OBIWAN · January 22, 2006, 06:13 PM

With good quality ammo, all the major calibers (9mm and up) perform well enough assuming you can hit your target well and repeatedly

Lycanthrope · January 22, 2006, 06:28 PM

45=bigger hole, find it everywhere.

357sig=more penentration with FMJ. Harder to find. Quite a bit of muzzle blast.

model 25 · January 22, 2006, 06:47 PM

Just my opinion, I think the 45acp is the superior round with any equal platform to launch from. More reliable feeding, less muzzel blast, bigger hole in target without having to depend on a "hollow point" and you can find it in most gun shops.

Handguns are poor stoppers. If you are carrying something that needs a hollow point (that may or may not open at pistol velocity) then you better buy the best ammo you can find.

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Rivers · January 22, 2006, 07:12 PM

How can you guys so authoritatively answer a question that poses no parameters? Better for what?

Big Ruger · January 22, 2006, 07:32 PM

Name it!

mete · January 22, 2006, 08:01 PM

In actual on the street use the major calibers are equivalent ! Me, I'll take the 45 .

Blackwater OPS · January 22, 2006, 11:06 PM

I have a better question, which is better, a MACK Truck, or a Hot Rod muscle car.

Don't read into this...

WESHOOT2 · January 23, 2006, 06:06 AM

I don't like the 357 SIG's recoil signature; kinda too snappy for this old man ("Why I don't need a 10mm").

AK103K · January 23, 2006, 09:34 AM

I have a number of guns in both calibers. I dont see any real difference in recoil between the two. Both are very accurate and easy to shoot. I doubt it really matters on people, as long as you do your part.

I believe the FBI tests have given the .357SIG a very good report, especially when it comes to penetrating barriers.(the .45 can be kind of iffy here) I know a number of government, state, and police agency's have gone to it. Its ballistics are pretty much in the same class as the 125 gr .357mag, and only about 75fps +/- slower from most commercial "practice" loads I've seen info for, and some of the "carry" ammo can be quite a bit hotter.

I now normally carry a SIG P220 in .45, but I've been finding myself shooting my P226 in .357SIG more and more of late. It also fits in my P220's holsters, so it may soon be riding there as well.

Pointer · January 23, 2006, 09:56 AM

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With good quality ammo, all the major calibers (9mm and up) perform well enough assuming you can hit your target well and repeatedly

.40 and up?

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45=bigger hole, find it everywhere.

357sig=more penentration with FMJ. Harder to find. Quite a bit of muzzle blast.

+1

Richard · January 23, 2006, 05:26 PM

I own and shoot both calibers and I am here to tell you the 357 Sig is a lot snappier, has a flame, is noisy. I enjoy shooting both bit I would opt for a 45acp. Regards, Richard

model 25 · January 23, 2006, 07:08 PM

Further reading on this , there is a good article in American Handgunner that says the bullet design isn't up to the 357 mag that the police want. They had to go to a 125 grain 9mm bullet for good feeding and the same balistics could be reached with a +P+ 9MM.

If it takes a hollow point to be effective I just wonder if it any better.

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January 22, 2006, 04:50 PM	#1
carolinadrifter Junior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: NW SC Posts: 14	45 ACP verses 357 Sig Just like to get opinions on the 45ACP compared to the 357 Sig....Thanks

January 22, 2006, 11:06 PM	#8
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January 23, 2006, 06:06 AM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	I have three 45 ACPs, but no 357 SIGs I don't like the 357 SIG's recoil signature; kinda too snappy for this old man ("Why I don't need a 10mm"). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 22, 2006, 06:13 PM	#2
OBIWAN Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,340	With good quality ammo, all the major calibers (9mm and up) perform well enough assuming you can hit your target well and repeatedly

January 22, 2006, 06:28 PM	#3
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	45=bigger hole, find it everywhere. 357sig=more penentration with FMJ. Harder to find. Quite a bit of muzzle blast.

January 22, 2006, 06:47 PM	#4
model 25 Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: out west Posts: 892	Just my opinion, I think the 45acp is the superior round with any equal platform to launch from. More reliable feeding, less muzzel blast, bigger hole in target without having to depend on a "hollow point" and you can find it in most gun shops. Handguns are poor stoppers. If you are carrying something that needs a hollow point (that may or may not open at pistol velocity) then you better buy the best ammo you can find. 25

January 22, 2006, 07:12 PM	#5
Rivers Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Posts: 670	How can you guys so authoritatively answer a question that poses no parameters? Better for what?

January 22, 2006, 07:32 PM	#6
Big Ruger Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 302	Name it!

January 22, 2006, 08:01 PM	#7
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	In actual on the street use the major calibers are equivalent ! Me, I'll take the 45 .

January 23, 2006, 09:34 AM	#10
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I have a number of guns in both calibers. I dont see any real difference in recoil between the two. Both are very accurate and easy to shoot. I doubt it really matters on people, as long as you do your part. I believe the FBI tests have given the .357SIG a very good report, especially when it comes to penetrating barriers.(the .45 can be kind of iffy here) I know a number of government, state, and police agency's have gone to it. Its ballistics are pretty much in the same class as the 125 gr .357mag, and only about 75fps +/- slower from most commercial "practice" loads I've seen info for, and some of the "carry" ammo can be quite a bit hotter. I now normally carry a SIG P220 in .45, but I've been finding myself shooting my P226 in .357SIG more and more of late. It also fits in my P220's holsters, so it may soon be riding there as well.

January 23, 2006, 05:26 PM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 1,305	I own and shoot both calibers and I am here to tell you the 357 Sig is a lot snappier, has a flame, is noisy. I enjoy shooting both bit I would opt for a 45acp. Regards, Richard

January 23, 2006, 07:08 PM	#13
model 25 Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: out west Posts: 892	Further reading on this , there is a good article in American Handgunner that says the bullet design isn't up to the 357 mag that the police want. They had to go to a 125 grain 9mm bullet for good feeding and the same balistics could be reached with a +P+ 9MM. If it takes a hollow point to be effective I just wonder if it any better. 25