GSXRAntwon Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I am in the market for a subcompact pistol to basically have fun with. FYI I am new to guns. Ever since I held a Glock Subcompact I wanted one. I am just looking for some insight from some of the "veteran" gun enthusiests. I am leaning towards the 33 and yes I know its not an entry level gun becuase of its sheer force, but I like it. Thanks, Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Or maybe a Glock 30 .45 now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I love the 357 SIG as a cartridge. Now, something you might not know about... and this works both ways: You can swap a barrel from a 357SIG into a 40 and vice-versa. The mags will usually work the same. Kudos on the pick. If you haven't shot one, you might want to try it first. I'm enthralled with the cartridge I just don't shoot it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 .357SIG is a nice round, but unlike .40S&W, it's not readily availible if you were to need rounds. The Air Marshall service has all their Sig's chambered in .357SIG for it's personell. Here's part of an article: Compared to the .40-caliber Smith & Wesson, it is obvious the .40 has much merit. Perhaps there is truth to the rumor the .357 SIG was a marketing ploy designed to lure the last magnum revolver holdouts to the auto-pistol! Cor-Bon's 135-grain JHP moves along in the .40 S&W at 1,325 fps. A big .400-inch bullet at this velocity has much to recommend it. If you own a .40-caliber, a simple barrel change is all that is needed to make the gun a .357 SIG. So far, springs do not seem needed. The choice between the .357 SIG and one of the hotter .40 loadings is not a simple one. The .357 SIG loads were designed to produce greater vehicle penetration, the Cor-Bon load, designed for personal defense, being an exception. Here is an auto-pistol cartridge which mocks the magnum, but the verdict is out on its true effectiveness. It probably will never equal the magnum, but seems a good round on its own. My testing seems to indicate the .357 SIG is more accurate than either the .40 S&W or the 9mm. I have a custom barrel in the .40, mostly for the use of lead bullet reloads to which the polygonal rifling of the Glock is not friendly. I have never been able to equal .357 SIG accuracy with this top notch combination. The .357 SIG's accuracy has much to do with the fantastic Bar Sto barrel, but others, using stock pistols, also report good .357 SIG accuracy. When body armor and heavy vehicles in the hands of gangsters demanded more powerful handguns, it was the .38-44 and then the .357 Magnum that evened the odds. Today, the .357 SIG follows that tradition. It is a good cartridge-a powerful handgun loading which should give good service. I personally like the .40S&W, but I've been debating buying a glock chambered in .357 Sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 30SF is a nice pocket rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 +100 for accuracy. It's the most accurate round I've fired out of a non-1911 frame save my Sig P210. 357SIG is a laser beam! It's trajectory is basically the same at 15ft as it is at 100ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Kool, Im leaning more and more towards the 33 .357 now.... Any place in particular I should buy it from? Cheapest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Kool, Im leaning more and more towards the 33 .357 now.... Any place in particular I should buy it from? Cheapest? Ask the man above you, he works at Blackwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 +100 for accuracy. It's the most accurate round I've fired out of a non-1911 frame save my Sig P210. 357SIG is a laser beam! It's trajectory is basically the same at 15ft as it is at 100ft. Now, where can I get a Glock 33 for the best price lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 My uncle is an asshole gun snob and carries a .357 SIG, so it must be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Call Greg @ Blackwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Noooooo go with the .357 magnum! I love my glock but I shoot SO much better with S&W .357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Noooooo go with the .357 magnum! I love my glock but I shoot SO much better with S&W .357 You're talking a wheel gun vs. Auto, of course the wheel gun will shoot and group better than an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I would love to have a .40 Baby Glock Then buy a .357 Barrel KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 You're talking a wheel gun vs. Auto, of course the wheel gun will shoot and group better than an auto. Wheel guns are always better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I rented and tested the following glocks before I bought one 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 31. I could not stand how the compact ones fit in my hands. The 17 was really nice and shoots well. The 21 was good as well. I went with a 21 because I wanted more stopping power plus ammo is easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I would not own a Glock EVER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I would not own a Glock EVER!!!! Why?!? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Why?!? KillJoy They have the highest accidental discharge rate of any other brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 They have the highest accidental discharge rate of any other brand. There are more of them out there than any other brand? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 They have the highest accidental discharge rate of any other brand. There is no such thing as an accidental discharge. It requires one to pull a trigger not being a living object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 They have the highest accidental discharge rate of any other brand. lol watt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 There is no such thing as an accidental discharge. It requires one to pull a trigger not being a living object. If one accidentally hits the trigger,while gun is in hand, that is an accidental discharge. I don't like not having a manual safety like a 1911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 There are more of them out there than any other brand? KillJoy not 1911's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 not 1911's Not a brand.... that is a Model. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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