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Old 03-24-2010, 12:41 PM
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Does anyone have any information on the 357sig round specificlly?
Thanks all!
It's LOUD!

Seriously, I have an M&P357 and a P229. They are loud. But it's a fun round to shoot, and not terrible to handload. If you do decide to load for it, get a gage and check your die adjustments. It does seem to be a bit more sensitive to the dimensions of loaded ammo than, say, a .45 auto. I had to grind a few thousandths off the bottom of my FL size die to get my ammunition to get along with the gage. (You can compare factory loads and your handloads using the gage - BEFORE you make up your mind to shorten a die.)

I have always been pleased with the accuracy of both of the guns mentioned. They are not target guns, but shoot very well - for me, consistently around 2 to 2.5 inches at 25 yards. No reliability issues. Recoil is quick, but not violent.

Really, if you have an M&P9 already, you won't gain much over 9mm +P+, if you don't mind using that in your gun. You probably only pick up about another 10% or so with the 357. It's hardly worth it, unless you just need a new toy.
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