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SIG P226 Twist Rates

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September 11, 2019, 09:24 PM
Gambit
SIG P226 Twist Rates
Since the 9mm and 357 shoot very close to the same size bullet (for the most part), why is the twist 1:10 for the 9mm while the 357 is 1:16 ?
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September 12, 2019, 08:59 AM
GaryBF
Probably because the 357 Sig has a higher muzzle velocity and therefore does not need the faster twist to stabilize.