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Full size 357 Sig launcher what's the best?

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October 20, 2018, 10:57 PM
Il Cattivo
Full size 357 Sig launcher what's the best?
quote:
Originally posted by sigNull:
There are 357 Sig conversion barrels out there now for Steyr M40 pistols. I have one from Rim Country Manufacturing for my L40-A1 and it works very well.

The Ls may be a different story - I don't believe they ever made a 357 L (or I'd probably at least have one on my shopping list). For the M, try calling Steyr in Alabama (205-417-8644), they may be able to help. Then again, I have to admit, the M357SIGA1 came from the factory that way. Fenderbender's right, though - if that size pistol appeals to you, the Steyr is absolutely lovely.
October 20, 2018, 11:00 PM
FenderBender
quote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
quote:
Originally posted by sigNull:
There are 357 Sig conversion barrels out there now for Steyr M40 pistols. I have one from Rim Country Manufacturing for my L40-A1 and it works very well.

The Ls may be a different story - I don't believe they ever made a 357 L (or I'd probably at least have one on my shopping list). For the M, try calling Steyr in Alabama (205-417-8644), they may be able to help. Then again, I have to admit, the M357SIGA1 came from the factory that way. Fenderbender's right, though - if that size pistol appeals to you, the Steyr is absolutely lovely.


As I love the design, there was a glut of them on gunbroker for what looked to be liquidation prices. I contacted Steyr as to the m357's fate. it was being discontinued. they never made an L version as I'd have one of those as well.
October 23, 2018, 01:08 PM
RichardC
quote:
Originally posted by BuddyChryst:
What makes you think your M&P is wearing out?


Jamming.

After inspection, retrospection and function testing, I think it was likely

A) too heavy a replacement recoil spring and possibly
B) a malfunctioning magazine and admittedly
C) wanting an excuse to buy a new pistol.


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October 23, 2018, 01:20 PM
pblanc
I like the SIG P229.
October 23, 2018, 02:18 PM
soggy_spinout
Full size? How about a mongo G24 with a KKM 357SIG conversion barrel. Awesome SOB. Really didn't care for the gun's sharp recoil in 40S&W with its single spring RSA (my Gen4 G23s are considerably more tame), but since the changeover it's been an enjoyable beast to shoot.
October 23, 2018, 05:41 PM
ARMT Guy
quote:
Originally posted by sns3guppy:
I'll be the odd-guy-out; Glock G31 for full size, G32 for concealed. G33 for ankle.


While I've yet to try out a 33, ( came close to buying one several years back, ) I completely agree with you on the Glock 31 and 32.

I have a 229 and 226 in .357 SIG and love 'em both, however the Glocks are the ones normally carried and fired.



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October 23, 2018, 06:38 PM
10round
P229 legacy. Remember to change out the recoil spring.


DPR
October 23, 2018, 09:04 PM
sigNull
quote:
Originally posted by FenderBender:
quote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
quote:
Originally posted by sigNull:
There are 357 Sig conversion barrels out there now for Steyr M40 pistols. I have one from Rim Country Manufacturing for my L40-A1 and it works very well.

The Ls may be a different story - I don't believe they ever made a 357 L (or I'd probably at least have one on my shopping list). For the M, try calling Steyr in Alabama (205-417-8644), they may be able to help. Then again, I have to admit, the M357SIGA1 came from the factory that way. Fenderbender's right, though - if that size pistol appeals to you, the Steyr is absolutely lovely.


As I love the design, there was a glut of them on gunbroker for what looked to be liquidation prices. I contacted Steyr as to the m357's fate. it was being discontinued. they never made an L version as I'd have one of those as well.


I guess I didn't make myself clear. There are 357 SIG conversion barrels from both Rim Country Manufacturing and Ranger Point Precision that can convert S40, C40, M40 and L40 pistols to that caliber. I have an RCM 357 SIG barrel in my L40-A1 and love it.

http://www.rangerpointstore.co...istol-barrel-package

https://rimcountrymfg.com/prod...sion-barrel-model-m/


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October 23, 2018, 09:14 PM
PorterN
quote:
Originally posted by LtJL:
P229 in .357 sig. The gun and the cartridge are perfect for each other.


There was a used one of those at the gun store for around four or five hundred dollars today.



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October 23, 2018, 09:26 PM
2012BOSS302
I like my P229 Legion in 357 Sig, maybe the most out of what I have.



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October 23, 2018, 09:48 PM
Il Cattivo
quote:
I guess I didn't make myself clear.

You did. My thought was that it was worth the price of a phone call to Alabama to see if there was any chance of scaring up a factory barrel, at least for an MA1.
October 23, 2018, 10:15 PM
fquico
Well, I have no experience with a Steyr, though I really would like one; I have one original 357Sig in P229. I very much enjoy shooting it and would highly recommend it as as 357Sig platform. I must say, though that my P239/ 40 owns and uses a 357 convention barrel as well as myP2000/40. And my other P229/40.
Ergo, if you like your .40 S.W. pistol, you will love it with a 357 conversion barrel.
October 24, 2018, 06:28 AM
Nframe
I picked up a G35 and got a 357 sig bbl for it and a 9mm. That pistol is awesome for all the calibers now. The longer barrel in 357 Sig is sweet.
October 24, 2018, 08:48 AM
molachi
My P229 is in 357 sig.
October 24, 2018, 09:03 AM
K.O.A.M.
quote:
Originally posted by Nframe:
I picked up a G35 and got a 357 sig bbl for it and a 9mm. That pistol is awesome for all the calibers now. The longer barrel in 357 Sig is sweet.


I have a 35 as well with a Bar-Sto .357 Sig barrel. Great gun. Only reason I'm selling it in the Marketplace is because my agency is going away from .357 and my ammunition supply will be gone.


What, me worry?
October 24, 2018, 09:32 AM
FenderBender
quote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
quote:
I guess I didn't make myself clear.

You did. My thought was that it was worth the price of a phone call to Alabama to see if there was any chance of scaring up a factory barrel, at least for an MA1.

Agreed, I was just following up with the looking I'd already done.

however thanks for posting those links, now I've got to but an L40 Big Grin
October 24, 2018, 02:08 PM
bac1023
This one...


All steel and built in the German Mastershop to their high standards. Hard to beat that.