How powerful is a 10mm auto?

The 10mm Auto is the most powerful of the mainstream (keyword there) semi-auto rounds, with power levels on par with or exceeding the . 357 Magnum, though the 10mm uses heavier projectiles that range from about 135 grains to 230 grains (165 to 200 are most common) though lighter loadings are available.

Is 357 Sig a good round?

357 Sig is a great round, and if you wanted more power than 9mm, but without having to carry a larger-frame pistol like is necessary with 10mm or a revolver as is the case with . 357 Magnum, it’s definitely a great choice.

Is 10mm AUTO a Magnum round?

More than 38 special (17,500 psi (SAAMI) rating. you have to know the individual cartridge being referenced to know what pressure it is rated for, magnum isn’t always there as a guide. Although 10mm isn’t labeled a magnum, it is the most powerful commercial cartridge for (non-specialty) semi auto pistols.

How powerful is a 357 Sig?

357 Sig Ballistics. 357 Sig achieves muzzle velocity in the neighborhood of 1400 to 1475 feet per second, and muzzle energy in the neighborhood of 580 to 620 ft-lbs of energy with most standard pressure loads and a 4-inch barrel. That is indeed about the same as that of a . 357 Magnum revolver with a 4-inch barrel.

Is the .357 SIG as powerful as the .357 Magnum?

While .357 Magnum starts to outstrip the .357 SIG in terms of raw energy with anything bigger than a 125gr projectile , the .357 SIG still does a great job of replicating the ballistics, particularly the very flat trajectory, of its design inspiration.

What’s the best 357 auto pistol?

Smith and Wesson Model 586. Once again,Smith&Wesson take the lead for the best revolvers ever made.

Is 10mm or .357 SIG louder?

Loading a very hot 10mm with some light bullets and a max charge of Bluedot or Longshot, it is very loud, louder than most 357 SIG loads. Run of the mill 357 SIG and run of the mill 10mm, probably 357 SIG. Loading a very hot 10mm with some light bullets and a max charge of Bluedot or Longshot, it is very loud, louder than most 357 SIG loads.

What is a 357 SIG cartridge?

The .357 SIG (9×21mm in metric) is a pistol cartridge, designed by the Swiss firearms company SIG-Sauer. It is based on a .40 S&W case necked down to accept 0.355-inch (9.0 mm) bullets; the .357 SIG brass is slightly longer (0.009-inch (0.23 mm) to 0.020-inch (0.51 mm)).