.357 Magnum caliber

fuzzywhitebunny · September 23, 2012, 07:25 PM

I recently noticed Glock has begun producing a model 31 in .357 caliber. There is no mention of magnum along with this model 31. My question is does this firearm use the exact same cartridge as say a Colt Python. My understanding till now was that the .357 only comes in a magnum. Am I on the right track?

jhenry · September 23, 2012, 08:15 PM

This needs moved to the Handguns section and out of the General Rifle section.

The Glock you reference is chambered in .357 Sig, which is a semi auto cartridge developed to equal the .357 Magnum in the 125 grain offering, but in a semi auto pistol. It is a .40 Smith and Wesson necked down to accept the smaller bullet. It is most definitely not the same as the .357 Magnum cartridge. They are not interchangeable at all.

fuzzywhitebunny · September 24, 2012, 11:20 AM

I apologize for posting this thread in the wrong category. and I thank you for answering my question.

jhenry · September 25, 2012, 06:29 AM

You are most welcome. This forum is a great place to find out all kinds of firearms related stuff. Hope you stick around and enjoy it.

September 23, 2012, 07:25 PM	#1
fuzzywhitebunny Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 2	.357 Magnum caliber I recently noticed Glock has begun producing a model 31 in .357 caliber. There is no mention of magnum along with this model 31. My question is does this firearm use the exact same cartridge as say a Colt Python. My understanding till now was that the .357 only comes in a magnum. Am I on the right track?

September 23, 2012, 08:15 PM	#2
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,840	This needs moved to the Handguns section and out of the General Rifle section. The Glock you reference is chambered in .357 Sig, which is a semi auto cartridge developed to equal the .357 Magnum in the 125 grain offering, but in a semi auto pistol. It is a .40 Smith and Wesson necked down to accept the smaller bullet. It is most definitely not the same as the .357 Magnum cartridge. They are not interchangeable at all. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

September 25, 2012, 06:29 AM	#4
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,840	You are most welcome. This forum is a great place to find out all kinds of firearms related stuff. Hope you stick around and enjoy it. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

September 24, 2012, 11:20 AM	#3
fuzzywhitebunny Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 2	I apologize for posting this thread in the wrong category. and I thank you for answering my question.