Thread: What is the advantage to the 357 Sig??
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Old 10-04-2015, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rule3 View Post
I agree with your post (the parts I deleted in this quote, just to narrow it down to this)

Why is the 357 Sig better for the FHP over the 40 SW?
Perhaps "TERRIBLE" was a poor word choice.

The 357 Sig is not better for the FHP specifically, it is better for the needs of Highway Patrol work anywhere

The Highway Patrolman often sees a car door or window between himself and the other party. Traditionally, defensive 9MM ammunition is terrible against windshields, 40 S&W defensive ammunition is only slightly better.

The 125 grain 357 Magnum and 357SIG with their higher velocity and greater sectional density perform considerably better.
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