.357 sig

[icon044]

I have been looking at purchasing a new handgun and have had my eye on the M&P .357 sig. So i go to dealer today to order one and smith and wesson is discontinueing it. I didnt buy because i wanted to ask around why they would do that?

 

[muskie-nick]

im not sure why but you could buy the .40 and order a .357 barrel from s&w ...2 guns in one

 

[Carnage_7]

Check out Gallery of Guns-can probably still find one there. Or Bud's Guns. Or Jet Guns.

 

[chuck s]

Why discontinue it?

.357SIG is just 9mm. Faster velocity 9mm, but still 9mm. It's all about the diameter and depth of the holes. 9mm makes smaller holes than .40 and .45.

-- Chuck

 

[jdh]

Because the sales numbers were never as good as the other calibers. Got mine for a very low price because the dealer was over stocked but the 40 was flying off the shelf. The extra 40 barrel was $70. I got the pistol and barrel $50 cheaper than I could have bought the M&P40.

 

[Imshootin]

I just acquired a used one in a trade and promptly ordered a .40 barrel for it from gunbarrelsupply.com for $49.95 plus $8.99 shipping.
Now I have two .357/.40 setups. The M&P and a Sig P226. The M&P setup cost me less than half the price of the Sig setup. I'm a happy camper.

 

[icon044]

Thanks guys I'm going to get the .357 sig and also buy a .40 barrel just incase ammo does shoot up after they discontinue

 

[eddie56]

I have a 357 Sig M&P FS and I feel it is a fine configuration.And a 300 Mag. is only a 30 Cal.

 

[jmel316]

hey guys

i this is exactly what i've been looking for a 357 barrel fro my M&P40C. i guess i will call S&W on monday and see if i can order one. unless you guys have a site where i can purchase one that wont break the bank....

 

[Grog]

Thanks guys I'm going to get the .357 sig and also buy a .40 barrel just incase ammo does shoot up after they discontinue

I doubt S&W not selling a .357SIG will have any bearing on prices, lots of other people willing to make guns that chamber it (Glock, hmmm, maybe even Sig? )

 

[GyMac]

The .357 SIG is a fine caliber and more than a few LE departments issue it, including my little brother's. I'd be happy to own one and I think I'd prefer it to the .40.