Thread: What is the advantage to the 357 Sig??
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Old 10-04-2015, 03:41 PM
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I figured if it was that much better, more LEO and Military would use it but they don't. I supose some special units do.
The 40 seems to be the major caliber. Heck some of switching back to the 9mm.
As I am sure you are aware, there is no single firearm that fills the need of all Law Enforcement.

The needs of the Highway Patrol are different than the needs of a City Police force which are different than the needs of Correctional Officers which are different than the needs of Probation Officers, etc.

Also many Law Enforcement equipment choices have nothing to do with what is best.

Some choices are based on what the Vendor has offered the Agency for FREE. Occasionally choices are based on what the Vendor has offered the particular contract Administrator.

The one example I will point out is FHPs switch from 9MM to 40S&W was made because Beretta offered a 96D and three mags for each 92 traded in. This was at a cost of $0 to the State. Beretta did this to be able to claim a major Agency had adopted the 96D in 40S&W

40S&W is a terrible choice for Highway Patrol work, the 357SIG is far better
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