Sig Fans

[Boriqua]

In case you dont get the email .. CDNN has used sig 226's on sale. They are DAK's but can be changed to what you like with a little table top time.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/sig-sauer-226r-40s-w-good-condition-dak.html?trk_msg=CDO5HFE4V5G494D9OAV2Q7IVQS&trk_contact=EJAUS0DI8EKPIIVFSG86I2RG7K&trk_sid=C8TO7BCJ6MEPRVAAGGH9TC6GOK&trk_link=S4CGBT11NA24FFFQ2A4LC6E5GS&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cdnnsports.com%2fsig-sauer-226r-40s-w-good-condition-dak.html&utm_campaign=Pistols

 

[admin]

40 S&W

 

[QuietM4]

I was excited....until I saw the ".40S&W" part of the ad...

 

[Bottom Gun]

Easily converted to .357 Sig.

 

[Tenring]

Easily converted to .357 Sig.

That's what I am thinking about.

 

[Bottom Gun]

It's a simple barrel change from .40 S&W to .357 Sig. Magazine and recoil spring stays the same.
If you feel the need to upgrade, Bar-Sto makes excellent drop-in barrels.

 

[Boriqua]

If i knew how to load bottle neck cartridges I might jump since i already have a p series in . 40. For some reason i think doing . 357 sig ammo would be a challenge

 

[Bottom Gun]

It’s no different or difficult than loading any other cartridge. Just lube and resize like any other cartridge case. It has a short neck though so I don’t bell the case mouth before I seat the bullet. Instead, I put a slight chamfer in the case mouth to get the bullet started and I do NOT crimp. The neck tension holds the bullet in place. I’ve found I get better bullet retention this way than by belling and crimping.

I’ve found AA#9 to be one of the best powders for this cartridge and it fills the case so it’s a good powder to use if you’re concerned about bullet setback. I’ve never had any bullet setback even when using powders like Bullseye that leave lots of unused space in the case.
There is absolutely no reason to use two different sets of dies like some do to avoid having to lube or something. Some guys make it more complicated than it needs to be.

It’s a good cartridge. I don’t know anyone, myself included, who converted to .357 Sig and then decided to go back to .40 S&W. It really becomes a good choice if you are a reloader. Shooting .357 Sig factory ammo is expensive and selection is limited. If you reload though, you have unlimited variety and the cost is about the same as 9MM.

I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to try .357 Sig just because somebody posted about hearing about someone who knew somebody who had trouble loading the Sig cartridge.
I’ll be happy to walk you through it or help with any questions if you want to give it a try. I’ve loaded umpteen rounds of the stuff and never had an issue with it. Also, I’m a lazy old cuss and if it was at all difficult, I wouldn’t want any part of it.