July 26, 2018, 04:18 PM
Blume9mmSig P226 Conversion 9mm -357
So, tell me if this is possible. I own two Sig P226s... one standard and the other an M25, both in 9mm is it possible to convert either to Sig 357 and if so what would I need?
July 26, 2018, 04:21 PM
Phelen_KellI believe you would need a new slide with barrel assembly. A barrel probably won't fit. The 357 barrels are usually sized larger than 9mm barrels.
July 26, 2018, 09:59 PM
tcfieroYes a new slide assembly is required. Going from 357 to 9mm a barrel and recoil spring is required.
July 27, 2018, 06:44 AM
Joe LYou need a 40 slide and a 357Sig barrel. The ejector is slightly different also. The breech face cut on the 9mm slide isn't wide enough for the 40 cal casing from what I remember. The barrel hood widths are different between 9mm and 40/357.
Joe
July 27, 2018, 07:44 AM
soggy_spinoutFor the price of the exchange kit you'd be almost there on a complete 40S&W P226, just saying...plus those are in stock.
P226 DA/SA Police Trade-inThe barrel would be additional but then you'll have a dedicated gun for 40/357 instead of swapping things around.
July 28, 2018, 05:53 AM
Blume9mmThanks to all for your replies....
So, if I bought a P226in 40 Cal and got a 357 barrel, would I also need a different recoil spring. And it sounds like the 40 cal mags would work?
July 28, 2018, 10:52 AM
tcfieroThe 40 and 357 use the same recoil spring and mags.