Is 357 bigger than 9mm?

The . 357 Mag case is a little over half an inch longer than the 9mm and the overall length slightly less than half an inch. This increase in length allows the . 357 Mag to hold a greater amount of powder to launch a similar caliber bullet.

Is a 9mm or 357 more powerful?

357 Magnum is better because it's more powerful, or that 9mm is better because you can carry more of them and can be more accurate with it.

Is 357 the same size as 9mm?

357, . 380 auto and 9mm ammunition are all the same caliber. (Caliber is the size of the projectile, or bullet.) The different names are for marketing reasons or because of where the cartridge was developed.

Is a 357 Magnum a powerful gun?

Both the . 357 SIG and . 357 Magnum offer a powerful cartridge good for target shooting, hunting and self-defense. Both shoot a variety of bullet weights at high speed for a flat trajectory.

Will 357 stop a bear?

357 Magnum or other similar-caliber load, a well-placed shot with a good bullet will certainly kill a bear, but it's not recommended.

Personal protection: 9mm vs. .357Magnum.

What is the most powerful hand gun?

The Smith & Wesson Model 500 has held its rank as the world's most powerful handgun since it was first introduced in 2003.

Why is a 357 Magnum so powerful?

357 Magnum long-gun brings this cartridge into a whole other realm. The longer barrel boosts the bullet's velocity by a substantial amount over the shorter barrels found on handguns. This allows a shooter or hunter to carry a compact rifle and a handgun that share common ammunition.

What is the best handgun caliber for self-defense?

Capacity. The 9mm offers greater magazine capacity than virtually any other pistol caliber carried for personal defense. If the wounding capabilities of 9mm and the other cartridges are nearly identical, it would seem to be that having more rounds in you magazine will give you a better opportunity to stop an attacker.

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Is 357 good for concealed carry?

Is a 357 good for concealed carry? The 357 is actually the gold standard for concealed carry. This caliber is perfectly suited for the compact and mid-sized guns suitable for keeping on your person. It's powerful, but not to the point of derailing the gun.

Whats better 357 or 38?

Modern 357 Magnum ammo is designed to fire a 158-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1,235 FPS and a target thumping 535 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. Compare that to the 38 Special, which fires the same bullet weight at 755 FPS and has a muzzle energy of 200 ft-lbs, which is less than a 45 ACP.

What is more powerful a 357 Magnum or a 45?

357 Magnum is more powerful since it has more powder. However, this doesn't mean the . 45 ACP isn't reliable for self-defense. In fact, it's a great round as well.

What is the best all around handgun caliber?

The . 357 Magnum, 10mm and . 357 Sig rounds are better fits, as all three are capable (and proven) in both roles.

Is .38 and .357 the same?

Except for case length, the . 38 and . 357 are virtually identical. . 38 cartridges can be fired from revolvers chambered for the .

Do police use 357 Magnum?

The New York State police are switching to a more powerful weapon, the 357 magnum, gradually phasing out the 38‐caliber police, special, which has been the trooper's official handgun in the state for nearly 25 years.

Does Glock make a 357?

Designed as a compact model, the GLOCK 32, in 357 SIG, offers a unique combination of versatility, convincing ballistics, optimum carry comfort, and the legendary GLOCK pistol reliability.

What's the difference between 9mm and 357?

The 9mm Luger has a muzzle velocity of 1,120 feet-per-second (fps), while the . 357 Magnum touts a muzzle velocity of 1,240 fps, despite the fact that its bullet is 34 grains heavier.

Is a 40 cal bigger than a 9mm?

The . 40 caliber has a bigger and heavier bullet than the 9mm. The . 40 caliber has better stopping power than the 9mm.

What other ammo can a 357 shoot?

357 Magnum can safely and readily shoot the following rounds: . 38 Short Colt, . 38 Long Colt, . 38 Special, .

What is the deadliest pistol caliber?

The . 500 S&W Magnum is considered the most powerful commercial sporting handgun cartridge by virtue of the muzzle energy it can generate.

Do they make 9mm revolvers?

Ruger LCR. The Ruger LCR 9mm is a solid self-defense option that is easy for anyone to operate. There are some law enforcement officers that like to use this one for a back-up. Built for concealed carry, this Ruger revolver comes in at a trim 17.2 ounces, making it a breeze to conceal in a holster or purse.