Can 357 Sig be shot in a revolver?

No; . 357 Magnum was specifically designed so it cannot be fired from handguns chambered in . 38 Special, but you can shoot .

What ammo can you shoot in a 357 Magnum revolver?

357 Magnum revolver will shoot . 38 Special wadcutter ammunition with good results. It is this accuracy and power, and the versatility of also being capable of using less-expensive, milder . 38 Special ammunition, that makes a .

What is a 357 Sig comparable to?

The . 357 Sig is a flatter shooting cartridge than the . 40 S&W. If you want to look up the ballistics of various offerings from several manufacturers, be my guest.

What is the difference between 357 and 357 Magnum?

357) There is no difference in the “357” and the 357 Magnum (common terminology) There is a tremendous difference in the . 38 Special and the . 357 Magnum (357 Magnum will propel the same bullet faster or a heavier bullet, also faster). It is simply a terminology thing.

Can a 357 Magnum shoot 38 special bullets?

Of course, recoil is also nearly double as well. But here’s the deal: Because the two rounds are loaded with bullets that are the same diameters, but the 357 Magnum merely has a longer case and more powder, the 38 Special cartridge can be safely fired in guns marked 357 Magnum, but not vice-versa.

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.

Can you use 357 SIG ammo in other guns?

Not all guns are made for this type of ammunition and it is very likely that guns that are made for other types of ammunition cannot handle the .357 SIG ammunition. Because of the differences in design by different manufacturers, not all the guns are able to handle the pressure that is required to fire this round.

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.

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)).