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Is 10mm stronger than 357 sig?

Is 10mm stronger than 357 sig?

357 SIG often has superior numbers in speed, the 10mm tends to have a slight advantage in muzzle energy. Even when the bullet size is closer, the 10mm Auto usually wins for muzzle energy. The 155-grain 10mm Auto XTP and the 147-grain . 357 SIG XTP, both from Hornady, show this difference.

What’s the difference between 357 Magnum 357 sig?

Energy Comparison: 357 Mag and 357 Sig 357 Magnum often comes with larger projectiles, which would give it an advantage for muzzle energy. 357 SIG. The larger Magnum cartridge has lower speeds but a muzzle energy of 539 foot-pounds, while the . 357 SIG, a faster cartridge, has only 506 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.

Can a 10mm shoot 357 sig?

Frames that take longer rounds like the 10 mm will also work, and a couple companies make . 357 SIG conversion barrel for 1911s and Glock 10 mm pistols. I tested 125- and 140-grain bullets, but there are other weights available from 115 to 180 grains to help you find the right bullet for your purpose.

Which is better.357 SIG or 10mm Hornady?

While the .357 SIG often has superior numbers in speed, the 10mm tends to have a slight advantage in muzzle energy. Sticking with the products we referenced above, we see the 10mm Hornady XTP has a muzzle energy of 650 foot-pounds (ft-lbs), while the .357 SIG XTP has a muzzle energy of 490 ft-lbs.

Is the.357 SIG round worth the money?

Don’t get it wrong, though. .357 Sig is a great round, and if you wanted more power than 9mm, but without having to carry a larger-frame pistol like is necessary with 10mm or a revolver as is the case with .357 Magnum, it’s definitely a great choice. The question of course is whether it’s really worth it in the end.

What’s the difference between 357 SIG and 5.7x28mm?

Be very careful drinking the Tactical KoolAid of .357 Sig, 5.7x28mm or indeed any handgun round. What has been established over the years is that absent ammunition failures and failures of marksmanship, most handgun rounds are near as makes no difference equally effective when placed properly.

Which is louder, a 357 or a 10mm?

357 mag is the loudest by far, louder to me than 44 mag. 10mm is a large boom more or less depending upon on bullet weight and velocity. 357 sig is not louder but maybe more of a crack. I have zero scientific data to back up my opinions.