357 sig versus 9 x 23
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BrokenArrow
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From the same length barrels, yes.
G31 (4.5), 357SIG Gold Dot 1425 fps.
1911 (5) 9x23 1463 fps.
G31 (4.5), 357SIG Gold Dot 1425 fps.
1911 (5) 9x23 1463 fps.
To me, part of the difference is the case used in the 9x23 Win. I am limited as to what I can say about the 357 Sig, as I don't own one and, honestly, have never shot one. I do know a couple of people who have them, and they really like them a lot.
I do own a 9x23, and the case on these guys is pretty tough. I have to admit, again, that I have only shot this gun for a very short time, and may have to eat my words later.
Casey
I do own a 9x23, and the case on these guys is pretty tough. I have to admit, again, that I have only shot this gun for a very short time, and may have to eat my words later.
Casey
BrokenArrow
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IIRC, the 9x23 operates at a max of 50,000 psi, the 357SIG at 40,000 psi. The 357SIG seems to be blowing up more Glocks than the 9x23 is 1911s, but do we really wanna go _there_? 
The 9x23 Win vs the .357 Sig, now there's a great debate!
With the greater case volume & from similiar barrel lengths, I'd expect the .357 Sig to be a *hotter* performer. It is hard to overcome case volume with pressure.
I have converted my .38 S to 9x23 (a CZ clone Witness, holds 18+1) and with its 4.5" barrel the 125gr Silvertip was moving along at 1430fps. And despite the fact that the gun was/is cheap, it is extremely accurate.
My G32 and P229 with with the 125gr Speer Gold Dot load are moving (not the guns, the load!) about 1360fps. I have seen articles on the BHP converted to .357 Sig by Novak and velocities with the 124 XTP above 1460fps!
Regardless of which is *better*, I'd say that both (stick the .356TSW and 9x25 Dillion in here too) offer about as much POP from an auto pistol with a .355 diameter bore.
Derek
With the greater case volume & from similiar barrel lengths, I'd expect the .357 Sig to be a *hotter* performer. It is hard to overcome case volume with pressure.
I have converted my .38 S to 9x23 (a CZ clone Witness, holds 18+1) and with its 4.5" barrel the 125gr Silvertip was moving along at 1430fps. And despite the fact that the gun was/is cheap, it is extremely accurate.
My G32 and P229 with with the 125gr Speer Gold Dot load are moving (not the guns, the load!
) about 1360fps. I have seen articles on the BHP converted to .357 Sig by Novak and velocities with the 124 XTP above 1460fps!Regardless of which is *better*, I'd say that both (stick the .356TSW and 9x25 Dillion in here too) offer about as much POP from an auto pistol with a .355 diameter bore.
Derek