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Is a 357 magnum better than a 40 sw?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

No way to answer without more information. Both perform as designed.

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What is better 357 magnum or 40?

Neither. They both perform as designed. Barring any more information the answer can not be narrowed.


What is more powerful 357 or 40 caliber?

In order, it would go .357 Magnum, .357 Sig, and then .40 S&W. Actually, .357 magnum is almost always more powerful than .40. "Power" usually refers to muzzle energy. Muzzle energy of a .357 magnum ranges from 575 to almost 800 depending on the load, where .40 SW normally ranges from 425 to 525 at the most. .357 Sig ranges from a little over 500 to around 775, so it is comparable to the .40. Size of the cartridge or size of the bullet in the cartridge does not necessarily correlate directly to power. In other words, just because one cartridge is a larger caliber than another, doesn't not mean it is more powerful than the smaller one. It depends on several factors, such as cartridge specification, and the length of the barrel of the gun it is fired from.


Can you fire a 357 round from a sig p226 40 cal pistol?

Yes, you can fire a .357 Sig round (not a .357 Magnum) in it, but you must first change out the .40 barrel for the .357 barrel.


Can you shoot a 40 cal bullet of a 357 gun?

Yes and no. The. 40 S&W is not interchangeable with the .357 Magnum, if that's what you had in mind. Most .357 Sig pistols can, however, but a .40 barrel will have to be dropped in in place of the .357 Sig barrel.


What 38 cal ammunition has a case as long as a 357 magnum?

The .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) has a slightly longer case than the .357 Magnum - 1.30 inches vs. 1.29 inches for the .357 Magnum. They both have an overall length of 1.59 inches. However, the two cartridges are in no way compatible, nor are they compatible for reloads in the other caliber.


What is the value of a smith and Wesson 357 magnum model 19?

40-800 usd


How much does a 357 magnum weigh?

The weight of a .357 Magnum cartridge varies slightly depending on the specific bullet type and manufacturer, but a typical .357 Magnum round weighs around 158 grains (about 10.2 grams). When considering the weight of a revolver chambered for .357 Magnum, it can range from about 24 ounces (1.5 pounds) to over 40 ounces (2.5 pounds) depending on the model and materials used.


What is the value of a Desert Eagle 40 caliber?

The Desert Eagle was never made in .40 - available chamberings included .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .50 Action Express, and .440 Cor-Bon.


Who is more powerful 357 magnum vs 40 caliber?

357 has more stopping power. It also has quite a bit more recoil, though.


Is 357 magnum for Glock the same ammo used in revolvers?

No. Revolvers use the rimmed .357 Magnum cartridge. While there are automatics designed to fire this cartridge (Coonan and Desert Eagle, primarily), it's not the same as the cartridge you had in mind. If you saw a Glock marked '.357', that means it's chambered for the .357 Sig cartridge - not the .357 Magnum. While the .357 Magnum is essentially a lengthened .38 Special, the .357 Sig is an entirely different cartridge, consisting of a .40 S&W casing, necked down to fit a 9mm projectile. The cartridge name is a reflection of the attempts at the designer to come up with an automatic pistol cartridge which could duplicate the performance of the .357 Magnum.


What is the value of a colt trooper Mark III 357 magnum serial number J44096?

40-400 usd


Is a 357 bullet lager than a 40 cal?

No