Thread: .45 vs. .357
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Old December 5th, 2006
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Default Re: .45 vs. .357
When SIG developed the .357 SIG round SIG also developed a new Platform to handle the higher pressures, The P229 which had an alloy frame and a stainless steel slide for added weight and strength.

Another thing that no one has mentioned is that and SIG and few other companys are offering extra barrels chambered in .40 S&W for their .357 SIG firearms. You change the barrel (I would also change recoil spring) load the .357 magazine with .40 S&W and go out and fire it. The .357 SIG and .40 S&W will operate with the same magazine. The POI will be different for both loadings.

The Texas Rangers and several PD's have adopted the .357 SIG as their service pistols.

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