Handgun Cartridge Detail

Cartridge Specifications for Caliber: 357 SIG
357 SIG
357 SIG
Specifications
Case Type: Rimless, bottleneck
Introduced: 1994 Made For:Semi-Auto
Cart Len:1.140-in Case Len:0.865-in
Case Dia:0.424-in Bul Dia:0.356-in
Ballistics measured with:
4-inch pistol barrel
Cartridge Variants
WeightVelocityEnergy
From:90 gr1900 ft/sec721 ft-lbs
To147 gr1500 ft/sec734 ft-lbs
Cartridge Used in Database
WeightVelocityEnergy
125 gr1350 ft/sec506 ft-lbs
Rankings for
Cartridge Used in Database
PF: 168750 TKO: 8.570
Description:

The 357 SIG cartridge was developed by SIGARMS in partnership with Federal Cartridge.The cartridge uses a bottlenecked .40 S&W casing crimped to a 9mm bullet. This is why the 357 SIG is not written as '.357', as it is not truly a .357 caliber bullet, but is instead a standard 9mm bullet (.3550 in). The 357 SIG design is an attempt to create a cartridge with stopping power that would approach the larger .357 Magnum revolver round, but in a smaller package that can fit comfortably in the grip of a semi-automatic weapon. Despite the manufacturer's claims, it is not quite as powerful as an actual .357 Magnum, but it exceeds the power of a .40 S&W cartridge.