For some reason, I've found an interest in the .357SIG round. I really don't know much about it, but I like the reliability of a necked-down round and the potential of 1500+ FPS. Also the fact that the Secret Service uses it as standard issue gives it some credibility.
I understand that the G22 can be converted to fire .40S&W / 10mm / .357SIG with the use of the proper barrel. What else is necessary, and is it worth a look?
A little history on the 357 sig round since you stated you don't know much about it. Back in the early 80s the FBI was involved in a shoot out and esentually got their butts handed to them. Back then they carried what ever they liked. Also, back then it was mostly revolvers. Some carried 357mag some carried a 38 while then again some carried something else. There also was not much emphasis on marksmanship or ammo interchanging between the agents.
This of course came up during the AAR. The FBI decided it wouldn't happen again and set out to find itself a nice duty round. The 10mm was considered for this purpose. Further testing of the 10mm reveiled issues with over penetration with caused it to be cut from consideration due to fear of hitting a innocent. Smith&Wesson took the well gambled chance of taking the 10mm and cutting it back to the 40S&W. It obviously worked well for them.
Now enter Sig. They went further in basically taking the 40 and necking it down to 9mm diameter thus coming up with the 357 Sig. That said do not try to neck down a 40cal brass to make it work as it will be a couple hundredths of a inch too long.
All that because you said you didn't know I really need to get a life.
That said I like the 357 sig round of course I also reload for it which helps alot. It is a very flat shooting, accurate, hard hitting round. I have a G32 that certainly works it's way through the off duty rotation. In fact it is probably one of the pistols I am most accurate with.
