.357 sig will never truly die. You will always be able to reload them or get barrels made for conversions. They may wane in popularity, but cartridges never really die.
When making a buying decision years ago I read an article where a stste police said the 357sig will punch through a set of duals on a tractor trailer. That was good enough for me. I've never regretted this choice.
Size, weight, power and capacity - the Glock 32 is the pound for pound king in the handgun world. I’ve carried it for more than 30 years, both in LE, off duty, and hunting. The .357 Sig is the finest LE handgun cartridge ever made. It has largely been replaced by the 9mm because of its high cost, muzzle blast, and recoil. I am sticking with it regardless.
The 357 Sig is the best and most versatile SD caliber made. There are no compromises with the 357 Sig. Example the small pocket carry G33 when loaded with Underwood ammo is equal in power to the classic 125gr 357 Magnum! That's pretty good performance for a dead caliber. Problem is to many people cling desperately to their old 9mms and .45s that they can't accept these two modern calibers.
Dude no compromises?? The comprise is that the ammo is expensive as hell and not in every gun store like 9mm is. Also it kicks like a mule, the average person won’t shoot it well. Much easier to get follow up shots on target quicker with a 9mm
@@johnwelsh4750 Not on the reloading side. .357Sig is ridiculously easy to load for, just use a .40 resizing die to decap and re-size the case body. I also thought it was difficult until I tried it, it's about as easy as loading .40
I have a glock 32 and I have a Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel, I love having two calibers ( 4, if I wanted it) in one gun, cant beat that with a stick.
Love the 357 Sig. The shock and awe. It’s loud. Got a 229. And g22 conversion barrel. Great round. But it’s like the last of the Jedi. Everyone loves 9mm. And nobody’s shots it much anymore. Damn shame.
I carry a Glock 32 daily- used to carry a 33 but that extra grip and half-inch of barrel makes a huge difference. I was accurate enough with my G33, but with the 32 I can't miss. Carrying appendix also makes the concealability advantage a 33 has over a 32 almost completely nullified. Great video- thanks for sharing it!
@@madmarine1078 are you able to load 14 rounds into the 13 round mags by chance? I noticed today I'm able to get 14 rounds in there and it's not tight either. Stock glock mags and gen 4. Feedback would be appreciated.
@@DerekRC your mag spring maybe about dead or the mag floor plates modded. I’d do some investigating. A worn spring or poorly modded floor plate is a great way to induce failure. Speaking from experience it’ll wait till you have Pooh running down both legs to manifest.
Will be getting my G32 Monday, was issued a 31 for work 10years ago and fell in luv with the round. 357 sig. is a great barrier penetrator and issued to the US Secret Service, US Marshals, and US Air Marshals exclusively up till the option of 9mm in 2019. Currently have a 40 S&W conversion for the Glock and carry a P320 in 357 sig as an edc.
The U.S. secret service doesn’t issue the .357 Sig caliber any longer. The U.S. Marshals do not issue the .357 Sig Everybody at the Federal level currently or is planning on using the 9mm. Some state police and highway patrol departments primarily Virginia and some southern states still use the .357 Sig. I wish more agencies would use it in order to promote the round to make a come back.
You really boosted my desire to get a Glock 32 even more been wantin to get one after I get my m&p 2.0 40 but since it’s rare as hell to find a 32 gen 4 guess I gotta spend 24 hours calling every pawn shop to see if they have it in stock
I been dumping money into 10mm, and I love shooting it is a fun caliber. I been carrying a 45 out and about and 10mm in the woods. Thinking of swapping to the 357 sig as I can carry it for work, and everything I have seen, it is giving pretty close results as I am seeing with 10mm. With the benefits of having one gun to worry about carrying
As far as cost goes, I have a conversion barrel in 9mm that I practice with most of the time. Then put the 357 barrel back in and practice a bit more with it for the feel. It’s been working great like this for quit some time now. I love the boom and huge ball of fire that comes out. Great caliber.
I love the .357Sig. Your review is logical and helpful. I carry a .380, 9mm, 40 SW, 45 ACP, 10mm, and at times a .357Sig. It depends on what I'm doing and where I am. But for sure I enjoy the brisk, snappy, accuracy of the.357Sig on the range. I think it's going to get popular so stock up.
You're about like me. I own several different calibers of guns and sometimes I switch guns, sometimes I carry my Ruger Security 9 and sometimes my Glock 22 Gen 4 40 caliber and I have a Smith & Wesson 380 and a Ruger sr45 and a Ruger 1911 10 mm and I've been thinking about getting the Glock 32 357 Sig but since sniffy Joe Biden took office my finances have been pretty tight here lately.
The expansion cavity is related to energy. Energy of the bullet is what is responsible for the amount of damage. A moving bullet can only transfer two things into the target, energy and momentum. Energy is responsible for the damage, momentum is the "knockdown" power" , force basically. Bigger heavier bullets like the 45 acp even with its lower energy transfers momentum better than 9 mm , 40 sw, and 357 sig. Hence why 45 acp is always touted as having more knockdown power, but it has poor penetration because of its low energy.
Pre-Plandemic my local go to shop had tons of 357 Sig jhp, 50 count boxes of Gold Dot for $28.99 ...during the Plandemic they went up to $52.99 ..glad I bought quite a few before prices skyrocketed ..
The conversion barrels are exactly the same for a 23 and a 32. Hell, you can pick up a 30 buck barrel in either, as well as in 9mm. They are all interchangeably identical. I use the 9mm for practice and swap between the others based on price and availability. I do the same with Sig P226 & P229. I carried a Glock 31 Gen2 every day for 20 years. Conversion barrels to plink and run drills because 357S has never been inexpensive.
I just got a 32 for the same reasons listed (not getting a .22 conversion though). I like weird guns, I like weird calibers. While Glocks aren't at all weird, some of their chamberings are, and a Glock that shoots three calibers IS unique, and while I own plenty of other Glock pistols, I didn't own the venerable 19 and wanted one. I chose this instead and got the conversion barrels. Great stuff- BETTER than a G19! I'm also a fellow Georgian, and use local holsters, but I would never use those sights; too bulky and peepholes on hanguns just ain't my jam. I don't mind stock but if I were to upgrade, I'd use the XS DST series instead. For anyone wanting to do these conversions, please note that there are NO Gen5 conversions as of yet! You must use Gen3 or Gen4, and if you go with the Gen4 like I did, then for the 9mm conversion, you should also buy the G19 recoil spring assembly for proper ejection. Some would say that buying a new extractor is ideal, but I disagree- that ruins the gun for 40 and .357 use, and with just the 9mm RSA and barrel in mine, I get perfect lateral ejection. One last thing: Mad Marine, if you happen to read this, what kind of detail paint do you use on your mags and pistols, and how did you apply it? They look awesome!
Had the Glock 32 for 10 years now .It's a great round for self defense! I normally carry it in the colder months when ppl dress for colder weather for better penetration but I had it with me today and it was 75 degrees lol I really need a 40 barrel because I have alot of ammo that I got on clearance when Walmart quit selling pistol rounds .
Great video! I found a gen4 32 at my local gun store last week. Going tomorrow to pick it up! I love the .357 sig round and for all the reasons you mentioned for getting a 32 I agree. Keep up the good work!👍🏾👍🏾
I believe the 357 Sig caliber is a missed opportunity. Reviewed in the past, somewhere in the Tube, a heavy review of Caliber conversions and methods. If I recall correctly, the frame was a Glock 20, 10 mm, which again is the same mags. I have messed around with a 40 to 9 conversion on a G22. Range use only. It would take a few parts and dollars for me to consider as a form of effective personal protection. The 357 Sig is an effective round and is proven. Check the Church shooting in White Settlement TX along with Law Enforcement use. It has been definitely overlooked. I think at the time of introduction it was the Plastic Glock that competed against S&W 357 Magnums of standard issue. Why change? Cost. I would appreciate a little more discussion on the 22LR conversion reliability. I've been considering one of those but the cost. I can simply buy another pistol for plinking practice. MAD great video. I like the approach you take.
Thanks sir. 22lr conversion works as well as most other 22lr semi auto pistol do. If you freed it trash ammo it will have some failures. 1 out 10. Good ammo good to go.
I own a Glock 32 4th Gen and love it. Bought it brand new before the pandemic. I also got the .40 cal KKM conversion barrel. Was buying .357 Sig Speer Lawman 125gr FMJ ammo for $16.99. The pandemic hit as well as the “damn panic” (Democrat POTUS) and now .357 Sig is $49.99 per box for the same Speer FMJ’s. Insane! Needless to say, I don’t shoot 357Sig any longer (or any other caliber for that matter) because I don’t want to deplete my reserves. Ammo is expensive and scarce now.
You're lucky you can swap out barrels. In my country, each firearm part has to be licensed, barrels included. It's retarded. Anyway, you can reload for the .357Sig and it's piss easy using Lee dies (Lee .40 carbide resizing die is essential here). Just get your neck tension right along with seating depth (some mild trial 'n error here). Develop a load and run it over the chrony. I thought it was a mission to load for, but it actually is VERY easy. (brass prep is always a smart idea - trim, clean flash hole and ream primer pocket. Then use the .40 sizing die to resize the case body). Oh and no lube required either.
Holy crap haha I just moved to a state that allows me to carry 357 sig for my job. Thinking about making the swap, the ammo price is the only thing stopping me. If I found 357 sig ammo for 17 bucks a box, I'd probably buy it, just to trade off at a gunshow.
Even better than .45! In my humble opinion! Part of its power comes from its velocity and not too deep penetration that dumps all of its energy into the target. I carry it in a variety of pistols.
I carry the glock 33 and I love it... I use a glock 31 magazine with the pinky extension... this allows me to carry 15 rounds... I use a 33 round 40 caliber glock magazine when I'm at the range with the glock 33 and it runs well...
The barrels are the same price. I bought a 357 barrel from Brownell‘s ( storm Lake ) for $129 for my G23. The 9mm conversion barrel was actually more expensive
A 357 Sig Glock 32 is my carry choice. I respect if someone's opinion is different .... But if you are only picking 9mm because it's cheaper.... You might want to reconsider. You're probably not going to need 1K rounds but you might need just 1.
Kentucky state police and a handful of other non federal departments still use the .357Sig. I think it will die like the 10mm did at one time, but then make a comeback like the 10mm did about 15 years later. Now the 10mm “want” has exploded in the market for woods protection and handgun hunting.
I have a 19 and 23 Gen 5 MOS and a 32 Gen 4. The 32 is a superior weapon and it's tragic that Glock didn't bring it forward. Only problem is that's it's become a dead round like he said and they can be hard (and expensive) to find in stores.
One advantage of using the G23 frame is that you can get it in gen 5 with the MOS cut out. If you want to use a red dot sight it is much easier to do with the MOS. I have also found that using 357 mags is ever so slightly more reliable than shooting 357s from a mag marked 40. Really close inspection of the follower will reveal a tiny difference. Long live the 357 Sig!
I keep going back to this video because it’s so good. The .357Sig is fantastic. I plan on hunting Javalina with a Glock 31 next season with some Sig V-crowns. Even though the v-crown is a sucked round in other calibers, it does penetrate better in .357Sig than the Speer gold dots. Gold dots for defense, but v-crowns (or Remington) for hunting javalina sized game.
Totally agree. Great video. I have a Gen 2 Glock 22 ( 40 s&w ), and I bought 9mm and (2) 357 sig barrels, one 4.x" and one 7.5". I also own 45 acp, and the 357 sig is more powerful than 9mm, 40, and 45 acp. Typical 9mm muzzle energy around 325-400 ft/lbs vs typical 357 sig at 525-600 ft/lbs. 40 and 45 generally between 400-500 ft/lbs I don't think the 357 sig is "dead" though. I usually get $.50/round and I know 9mm is about half that. I recently got that price for speer hollow points (1000 rd). Too bad the 357 came out after the 40 was adopted. To me the 357 sig is the near perfect round. Hope it makes a comeback. Thanks for the video.
@@madmarine1078I think 40 is a little smoother shooting than 9mm too. It's my 2nd favorite. 357 is a snappier recoil, but I'm fully used to it now such that it doesn't feel any different to me than the 40 or 9, until I swap the barrel back to them. I'm tending not to do that though. I want that additional muzzle energy, and it's significant. With the 7.5" barrel and the Liberty Self Defense hollow point, I'm pushing a near .223 projectile (50 grain vs 55) at maybe 2500 ft / sec. It's rated at 2400, but I figure I may be getting another 75 to 100 out of the longer barrel. That round is running at rifle velocity; more like 308 than 223, but still blistering fast. I shot a 1/2 gallon water jug with that two days ago, and it threw the jug ten feet and tore it to shreds. Any 357 or 9 40, or 45 hollow point will make a nice mess of a water jug, but the Liberty 357 sig round just obliterated and shredded it. It exploded.
@@jeffh2125 I test myself every 3 months on what I shoot best with. Right now 40s&w is what I am doing the best with. I have been able to find a few deals for ammo, so that's been good.
.357 Sig is the ultimate self-defense and police caliber. Why is it then a dead round? Simply because it replaces 9mm, .40 and .45. Gun makers are not interested in anything except profit.
Great video.. I just purchased a G33 g4. Love this thing... and after a few reviews and finding out about the barrel swap. I want to do the same. So that I can run .40 sometimes. My question is, what brand and or type of barrel are the ones you are showing in this video. Are you using a factory stock barrel swap, or a conversion swap??.
Dude I see you love your Glocks I'm a CZ man however the only Glock 32 you could find are police trade-ins I have never seen a brand new Glock 32 just sitting in my local gun store
I've seen them but I can't order them since my commie state won't allow anything over 10 rounds. The good thing is I can order the g23.. It's not a big deal since I would be replacing the factory barrel anyway.
I carry a Glock 33 or my converted PC shield. I prefer the shield because it conceals better, but the good news is that both the shield and 33 I have 40 cal and 9mm barrels for so if need be I can convert those for those rounds and use my AR for 357 sig (video coming soon)I swear by that round, and I wish police stations hadn’t given them up so quickly. It’d be nice to have a 357 sig nato for cheaper ammo. My next gun will be the 32 gen 4, though I’d prefer they release a 357 sig barrel for the gen 5 Glock 23, then I’d go that route for the gen 5.
Good round but it is tough on guns like the .40 S&W round. The Gen5 version of the G22 has a beefed up slide so why is there no Gen5 version of the G32?
You can get barrels from Bear Creek Arsonal for 357 SIG or 40 S&W for the compact Glock 32/23, they have threaded Stainless Steel $64.99 shipped to your front door! I completely agree with this information this is great option. if possible buy used if you live in Georgia visit Glock Inc in Smyrna GA have them service it for FREE for Life! plus you can pick up an CAA MCK chassis for this great set-up also.
The Glock 23 and 32 mags are not reliably interchangeable. I've had issues to feed in my G32 using G23 mags, not the other way around though. So if you're going to run a G32, buy G32 mags for it because the followers are definitely different. Hickock45 has echoed these sentiments as well. That out of the way, the G32 especially the Gen 4's (so far...waiting for the Gen 5's) are excellent pistols. Recoil isn't bad at all and I actually enjoy it tremendously. It shoots very flat and I know if I place it well, then it'll do it's job.
My .40 and .357 Sig followers are the same in my magazines. They are both Gen 4 mags and they function flawlessly in my G32 and G31. I have several.40 magazines and .357 magazines. Never an issue. The followers are exactly the same however the feed lips are a smidge longer in length on the .40 magazines.
@@mikerobinson8734 Correct. I've had issues feeding using my .40 mags in my G32, which may be spring tension related, but I doubt it. Rounds tend to catch the lip of the mag and not feed.
@thepatriotsrage661 It's a common problem with 357 sig in general. Due to the very short bottle neck design of the cartridge they tend to tilt forward when the slide contacts the rim. I would have those occasional jams with my glock 31 tried new mags would reappear.
The Glock 23 and 32 barrels are interchangeable. And they cost the same price from Glock. Same is true for 22/31 and 27/33. I personally would like a g35 with a 357 Sig conversion barrel in it 😎
I am a strong pass on GA Arms ammo. They blewup a lot of guns back in the day. I don't shoot reloads. Seen to many nice and not so nice guns go boom because of bad ammo.
@@madmarine1078 My friend you said back in the day. I'm talking 7 years back to 05/23/2024. I haven't had any issues in my 7 years of experience with Georgia Arms. Stick with what works for you buddy.
I saw a video recently which showed the the 357 follower has a groove in it that the 40 doesn’t. Something about dealing with the bottle neck of the 357 cartilage. They will work but I would use a 40 mag with 357 rounds for CC
I really like the G22/G31 over the G23/G32, I just shoot the full-size much better and have trouble with the compacts when I’m wearing gloves. Running OEM extensions to make 16 round magazines, it’s still not difficult to carry and has twice the capacity of my HK45C. With good ammo selection, it’s not dramatically less lethal then .45 ACP. And boxes of LE surplus ammo for .40 are running around $30/50 in most places. Economical, size-efficient, good capacity, and a very very easy gun to shoot well. I’d be just as happy with a .357 Sig and Underwood ammo though, and I might still do that with the G22.
three fitty seven sigge... for people who want 357 mag but can't reach the double action. In all seriousness it is an interesting caliber, just requires more dedication (that means money) than 9mm to keep it running
@12:14…. Nope, don’t listen to Lucky Gunner…. The .357Sig still hits harder than the best 9mm +p+ with certain ammo types. A .357Sig round simply holds more smokeless powder and produces more c.u.p. Pressures.
I'm a Glock 23 owner. Same 3-barrel options. I'm a marginal Glock fan, but LOVE the versatility of this pistol. I hate the trigger-only safety. My observation is Glocks are best suited for professionals who carry daily, all day long. Putting a Glock on your hip doesn’t make you a professional! HOWEVER, I think the .40 cal and 357 sig models are terrific "end-of-world" pistol with the ability to quickly change to 3 different calibers, without any tools....
Mad marine? As an ex-service guy (not American army), high five, and about mad, my kind of guy. Yes, I know about Glock 32 and it is a good gun. Me? I am more like CZ 75 person.
@@minnesotanice369 I ran a small flash hider compensator some years ago. It was okay. I don't remember the manufacturer but I kind of gave it a fake suppressor look
Its a novelty. A secondary choice at best. I own a conversion barrel for the caliber just in case, but I don't expect a case to arise. Modern 9mm is perfectly fine for self defense in general, and 10mm is for everything else. Why would I want an in between caliber at a highly inflated price?
Yeah I won't be target-shooting very much with it a practice with my nine carry a 357 Sig cam I mean don't get me wrong I will practice with it just not as much as I do my 9
I'm looking at the best 357 6 in the Sig P320 the 226 to 229 there's so many beautiful guns also looking at Glock, even Beretta and doing a conversion Barrel
I’m trying to gather parts for a compact P320… I want 357 Sig. I found everything, grip frame, slide, recoil spring except for a 3.6” barrel. I don’t want a 3.9”. They’re available direct from Sig. Actually everything’s available directly from Sig but I found the same exact parts for cheaper. Except for the barrel length I want. Anyone who can help would definitely be appreciated. If I’m going to build something, i want it to be unique… there’s enough Sig Sauer Xcompact’s out there in 9mm. After I complete this, then I’ll do a regular slide and barrel length. AXG 357 Sig with a 3.9” barrel… That’s still a little bit unique, and a beautiful combination. But yeah, 10mm and 357 Sig are tops for dealing with high threat people. Both are capable of creating sympathetic organ damage from hydraulic shock from their velocity unlike a 9mm or 45ACP. I’ve always been a fan of both since I bought my USP 40 in 97. I wished I could’ve gotten a 357 Sig back then but the P229 was a little bit more than I could afford. Even $480 for USP 40 was expensive. But I saw it, wanted it and, well… had to have it. Good caliber… I didn’t think of the Glock, but with it being so interchangeable… ????
.357 sig will never truly die. You will always be able to reload them or get barrels made for conversions. They may wane in popularity, but cartridges never really die.
Had mine for years,,I’ll never sell this gun.
When making a buying decision years ago I read an article where a stste police said the 357sig will punch through a set of duals on a tractor trailer. That was good enough for me. I've never regretted this choice.
I agree with you. 357 sig is a great round and tops 9mm every time
Size, weight, power and capacity - the Glock 32 is the pound for pound king in the handgun world. I’ve carried it for more than 30 years, both in LE, off duty, and hunting. The .357 Sig is the finest LE handgun cartridge ever made. It has largely been replaced by the 9mm because of its high cost, muzzle blast, and recoil. I am sticking with it regardless.
After 16+ years of 357sig I can say it is a very impressive round. It does all I want and more.
3 years later. 357 Sig is still not dead and still way better than 9 for effectiveness against a bad guy
The 357 Sig is the best and most versatile SD caliber made. There are no compromises with the 357 Sig. Example the small pocket carry G33 when loaded with Underwood ammo is equal in power to the classic 125gr 357 Magnum! That's pretty good performance for a dead caliber. Problem is to many people cling desperately to their old 9mms and .45s that they can't accept these two modern calibers.
I like it.
Absolutely true. Well summed up and nicely said.
Dude no compromises?? The comprise is that the ammo is expensive as hell and not in every gun store like 9mm is. Also it kicks like a mule, the average person won’t shoot it well. Much easier to get follow up shots on target quicker with a 9mm
Mr Smith 10mm is WAY More versatile and that's not just my opinion, any.reloader would tell you the same.
@@johnwelsh4750 Not on the reloading side. .357Sig is ridiculously easy to load for, just use a .40 resizing die to decap and re-size the case body. I also thought it was difficult until I tried it, it's about as easy as loading .40
I have a glock 32 and I have a Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel, I love having two calibers ( 4, if I wanted it) in one gun, cant beat that with a stick.
best round over all usage. only one negative is ammo cost.
Love the 357 Sig. The shock and awe. It’s loud. Got a 229. And g22 conversion barrel. Great round. But it’s like the last of the Jedi. Everyone loves 9mm. And nobody’s shots it much anymore. Damn shame.
I am a huge Glock fanboy, so I usually like the Glocks that most ppl hate, because they become kinda rare and unique.
I carry a Glock 32 daily- used to carry a 33 but that extra grip and half-inch of barrel makes a huge difference. I was accurate enough with my G33, but with the 32 I can't miss. Carrying appendix also makes the concealability advantage a 33 has over a 32 almost completely nullified. Great video- thanks for sharing it!
Thanks! I am really loving my 32. its a very smooth shooter.
@@madmarine1078 are you able to load 14 rounds into the 13 round mags by chance? I noticed today I'm able to get 14 rounds in there and it's not tight either. Stock glock mags and gen 4. Feedback would be appreciated.
@@DerekRC nope not on my end. 13 rounds only. I can't remember what gen mags I have for it but will keep an eye out if I can do it.
@@DerekRC your mag spring maybe about dead or the mag floor plates modded.
I’d do some investigating. A worn spring or poorly modded floor plate is a great way to induce failure. Speaking from experience it’ll wait till you have Pooh running down both legs to manifest.
@@madmarine1078 what ammo do you use? Mine kicks hard AF
"And the fridge lives one more day." I love it
Maybe a t-shirt in the works
@@madmarine1078 that would be awesome
Will be getting my G32 Monday, was issued a 31 for work 10years ago and fell in luv with the round. 357 sig. is a great barrier penetrator and issued to the US Secret Service, US Marshals, and US Air Marshals exclusively up till the option of 9mm in 2019. Currently have a 40 S&W conversion for the Glock and carry a P320 in 357 sig as an edc.
The U.S. secret service doesn’t issue the .357 Sig caliber any longer. The U.S. Marshals do not issue the .357 Sig Everybody at the Federal level currently or is planning on using the 9mm. Some state police and highway patrol departments primarily Virginia and some southern states still use the .357 Sig. I wish more agencies would use it in order to promote the round to make a come back.
Glad to hear. I am likening the options I have with it.
You really boosted my desire to get a Glock 32 even more been wantin to get one after I get my m&p 2.0 40 but since it’s rare as hell to find a 32 gen 4 guess I gotta spend 24 hours calling every pawn shop to see if they have it in stock
gun.deals or just a online search.
I put the lone wolf threaded .357 sig barrel in my Glock 23 and I love it, it’s great. It’s now my favorite round. I totally agree with you my friend!
Love mine, do you run a can with it?
@@madmarine1078 that’s my plan, but I don’t have a can yet.
@@chrisbradleysworld4842 thanks, let me know what you go with.
@@madmarine1078 I sure will . I’ll start putting up videos soon also.
I been dumping money into 10mm, and I love shooting it is a fun caliber. I been carrying a 45 out and about and 10mm in the woods. Thinking of swapping to the 357 sig as I can carry it for work, and everything I have seen, it is giving pretty close results as I am seeing with 10mm. With the benefits of having one gun to worry about carrying
As far as cost goes, I have a conversion barrel in 9mm that I practice with most of the time. Then put the 357 barrel back in and practice a bit more with it for the feel. It’s been working great like this for quit some time now. I love the boom and huge ball of fire that comes out. Great caliber.
I love the .357Sig. Your review is logical and helpful. I carry a .380, 9mm, 40 SW, 45 ACP, 10mm, and at times a .357Sig. It depends on what I'm doing and where I am. But for sure I enjoy the brisk, snappy, accuracy of the.357Sig on the range. I think it's going to get popular so stock up.
I love it. but its more the 9mm and harder to find.
You're about like me. I own several different calibers of guns and sometimes I switch guns, sometimes I carry my Ruger Security 9 and sometimes my Glock 22 Gen 4 40 caliber and I have a Smith & Wesson 380 and a Ruger sr45 and a Ruger 1911 10 mm and I've been thinking about getting the Glock 32 357 Sig but since sniffy Joe Biden took office my finances have been pretty tight here lately.
The expansion cavity is related to energy. Energy of the bullet is what is responsible for the amount of damage. A moving bullet can only transfer two things into the target, energy and momentum. Energy is responsible for the damage, momentum is the "knockdown" power" , force basically. Bigger heavier bullets like the 45 acp even with its lower energy transfers momentum better than 9 mm , 40 sw, and 357 sig. Hence why 45 acp is always touted as having more knockdown power, but it has poor penetration because of its low energy.
i love and carry my Glock 32 everyday....i noticed you have the good tenifer finish on your slide , that's cool..
I really like it. 357sig rock and being able to jump into 3 other calibers nice
Pre-Plandemic my local go to shop had tons of 357 Sig jhp, 50 count boxes of Gold Dot for $28.99 ...during the Plandemic they went up to $52.99 ..glad I bought quite a few before prices skyrocketed ..
I have seen 5 boxes all pandemic
@@madmarine1078 😱
@@richki.24 ouch. 40sw barrels are cheaper. but glad you got it. its nice to have options.
The conversion barrels are exactly the same for a 23 and a 32. Hell, you can pick up a 30 buck barrel in either, as well as in 9mm. They are all interchangeably identical.
I use the 9mm for practice and swap between the others based on price and availability.
I do the same with Sig P226 & P229.
I carried a Glock 31 Gen2 every day for 20 years. Conversion barrels to plink and run drills because 357S has never been inexpensive.
Very underrated and overlooked. I have Sig P229 in .357. Hard hitting and very reliable due to bottleneck design of cartridge
Nice! I have a 229 SAS in .357 and 229 Legion in .357 and love to shoot them.
I just got a 32 for the same reasons listed (not getting a .22 conversion though). I like weird guns, I like weird calibers. While Glocks aren't at all weird, some of their chamberings are, and a Glock that shoots three calibers IS unique, and while I own plenty of other Glock pistols, I didn't own the venerable 19 and wanted one. I chose this instead and got the conversion barrels. Great stuff- BETTER than a G19! I'm also a fellow Georgian, and use local holsters, but I would never use those sights; too bulky and peepholes on hanguns just ain't my jam. I don't mind stock but if I were to upgrade, I'd use the XS DST series instead.
For anyone wanting to do these conversions, please note that there are NO Gen5 conversions as of yet! You must use Gen3 or Gen4, and if you go with the Gen4 like I did, then for the 9mm conversion, you should also buy the G19 recoil spring assembly for proper ejection. Some would say that buying a new extractor is ideal, but I disagree- that ruins the gun for 40 and .357 use, and with just the 9mm RSA and barrel in mine, I get perfect lateral ejection.
One last thing: Mad Marine, if you happen to read this, what kind of detail paint do you use on your mags and pistols, and how did you apply it? They look awesome!
Painters Pens. You can get them at Walmart, target, or amazon. I have a video on how to do it.
Had the Glock 32 for 10 years now .It's a great round for self defense! I normally carry it in the colder months when ppl dress for colder weather for better penetration but I had it with me today and it was 75 degrees lol I really need a 40 barrel because I have alot of ammo that I got on clearance when Walmart quit selling pistol rounds .
should have bought walmart out of ammo back in the day. O well.
Great video! I found a gen4 32 at my local gun store last week. Going tomorrow to pick it up! I love the .357 sig round and for all the reasons you mentioned for getting a 32 I agree. Keep up the good work!👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks sir. Enjoy your 32
Your G32 looks like it came out of a GlockStore catalog from 2007😂
The have 15 round mag too I have a couple of them a a couple of 31 round magazines
I believe the 357 Sig caliber is a missed opportunity. Reviewed in the past, somewhere in the Tube, a heavy review of Caliber conversions and methods. If I recall correctly, the frame was a Glock 20, 10 mm, which again is the same mags. I have messed around with a 40 to 9 conversion on a G22. Range use only. It would take a few parts and dollars for me to consider as a form of effective personal protection. The 357 Sig is an effective round and is proven. Check the Church shooting in White Settlement TX along with Law Enforcement use. It has been definitely overlooked. I think at the time of introduction it was the Plastic Glock that competed against S&W 357 Magnums of standard issue. Why change? Cost. I would appreciate a little more discussion on the 22LR conversion reliability. I've been considering one of those but the cost. I can simply buy another pistol for plinking practice. MAD great video. I like the approach you take.
Thanks sir. 22lr conversion works as well as most other 22lr semi auto pistol do. If you freed it trash ammo it will have some failures. 1 out 10. Good ammo good to go.
I own a Glock 32 4th Gen and love it. Bought it brand new before the pandemic. I also got the .40 cal KKM conversion barrel. Was buying .357 Sig Speer Lawman 125gr FMJ ammo for $16.99. The pandemic hit as well as the “damn panic” (Democrat POTUS) and now .357 Sig is $49.99 per box for the same Speer FMJ’s. Insane! Needless to say, I don’t shoot 357Sig any longer (or any other caliber for that matter) because I don’t want to deplete my reserves. Ammo is expensive and scarce now.
All true, you have options with conversion barrels. Thanks for watching.
I've had mine for 2 yrs so I built up stock.. I wouldnt carry any other rd. 357 sig runs circles over 9 or most 40s ... the naysayers are only clowns
I went the G22 with KKM .357Sig barrel route.
You're lucky you can swap out barrels. In my country, each firearm part has to be licensed, barrels included. It's retarded.
Anyway, you can reload for the .357Sig and it's piss easy using Lee dies (Lee .40 carbide resizing die is essential here). Just get your neck tension right along with seating depth (some mild trial 'n error here). Develop a load and run it over the chrony. I thought it was a mission to load for, but it actually is VERY easy. (brass prep is always a smart idea - trim, clean flash hole and ream primer pocket. Then use the .40 sizing die to resize the case body). Oh and no lube required either.
Holy crap haha I just moved to a state that allows me to carry 357 sig for my job. Thinking about making the swap, the ammo price is the only thing stopping me. If I found 357 sig ammo for 17 bucks a box, I'd probably buy it, just to trade off at a gunshow.
Even better than .45! In my humble opinion!
Part of its power comes from its velocity and not too deep penetration that dumps all of its energy into the target.
I carry it in a variety of pistols.
I carry the glock 33 and I love it... I use a glock 31 magazine with the pinky extension... this allows me to carry 15 rounds... I use a 33 round 40 caliber glock magazine when I'm at the range with the glock 33 and it runs well...
I haven't had any issues.
Glock doesn't make a 33 round 40sw magazine! Not oem anyway
A la espera de mi glock 33 la más pequeña muy buen video
G19 and a G20 with a 21 upper is what I have that covers pretty much the important rounds.
The barrels are the same price. I bought a 357 barrel from Brownell‘s ( storm Lake ) for $129 for my G23. The 9mm conversion barrel was actually more expensive
Nice, prices change. I try and wait for sales when I buy barrels.
I love my g32. Been my edc now for 3years.. I own 2 of them
Really enjoying 357sig.
No such thing as too many G32's.
Same.Gen 3 police trade in has been my carry for over 10 years.
A lone wolf 9mm conversion is worth it,highly recommended today.
Love mine.
@@madmarine1078 what Glock 9mm magazines so you use with the 9mm barrel
@@minnesotanice369 Factory Glock 19 mags
A 357 Sig Glock 32 is my carry choice. I respect if someone's opinion is different .... But if you are only picking 9mm because it's cheaper.... You might want to reconsider. You're probably not going to need 1K rounds but you might need just 1.
Even slightly more cost me and my family are worth it . Great vid
Kentucky state police and a handful of other non federal departments still use the .357Sig. I think it will die like the 10mm did at one time, but then make a comeback like the 10mm did about 15 years later. Now the 10mm “want” has exploded in the market for woods protection and handgun hunting.
Love my G32
Has been my new daily carry.
The 32 is my favorite.
I have a 19 and 23 Gen 5 MOS and a 32 Gen 4. The 32 is a superior weapon and it's tragic that Glock didn't bring it forward. Only problem is that's it's become a dead round like he said and they can be hard (and expensive) to find in stores.
True. Always good to have options
One advantage of using the G23 frame is that you can get it in gen 5 with the MOS cut out. If you want to use a red dot sight it is much easier to do with the MOS. I have also found that using 357 mags is ever so slightly more reliable than shooting 357s from a mag marked 40. Really close inspection of the follower will reveal a tiny difference. Long live the 357 Sig!
I keep going back to this video because it’s so good. The .357Sig is fantastic. I plan on hunting Javalina with a Glock 31 next season with some Sig V-crowns. Even though the v-crown is a sucked round in other calibers, it does penetrate better in .357Sig than the Speer gold dots. Gold dots for defense, but v-crowns (or Remington) for hunting javalina sized game.
My favorite Round !
Does the Glock 31 mags work with the Glock 32 ?
Yes but they stick out the bottom a little further.
Totally agree. Great video. I have a Gen 2 Glock 22 ( 40 s&w ), and I bought 9mm and (2) 357 sig barrels, one 4.x" and one 7.5". I also own 45 acp, and the 357 sig is more powerful than 9mm, 40, and 45 acp. Typical 9mm muzzle energy around 325-400 ft/lbs vs typical 357 sig at 525-600 ft/lbs. 40 and 45 generally between 400-500 ft/lbs
I don't think the 357 sig is "dead" though. I usually get $.50/round and I know 9mm is about half that. I recently got that price for speer hollow points (1000 rd). Too bad the 357 came out after the 40 was adopted. To me the 357 sig is the near perfect round. Hope it makes a comeback. Thanks for the video.
Crazy change. I now shoot better with 40s&w then I do with 9, 45 or 357sig. So I run 40 now. Let you know when it changes.
@@madmarine1078I think 40 is a little smoother shooting than 9mm too. It's my 2nd favorite. 357 is a snappier recoil, but I'm fully used to it now such that it doesn't feel any different to me than the 40 or 9, until I swap the barrel back to them. I'm tending not to do that though. I want that additional muzzle energy, and it's significant. With the 7.5" barrel and the Liberty Self Defense hollow point, I'm pushing a near .223 projectile (50 grain vs 55) at maybe 2500 ft / sec. It's rated at 2400, but I figure I may be getting another 75 to 100 out of the longer barrel. That round is running at rifle velocity; more like 308 than 223, but still blistering fast. I shot a 1/2 gallon water jug with that two days ago, and it threw the jug ten feet and tore it to shreds. Any 357 or 9 40, or 45 hollow point will make a nice mess of a water jug, but the Liberty 357 sig round just obliterated and shredded it. It exploded.
@@jeffh2125 I test myself every 3 months on what I shoot best with. Right now 40s&w is what I am doing the best with. I have been able to find a few deals for ammo, so that's been good.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THIS 🐐 i’m buying 5 tomorrow
Glad to help. Good luck.
1st gen or gen 4 ?
@@omariscott980 All glocks in this video are Gen 3s
I know this may sound like a really dumb question
, but how much louder is the .357 sig than the .40
It's about the same. But I feel like 357 sig is a little quieter
Best choice ever cause glock 32 .357 sig, u can convert to a .40 and 9mm with a barrel swap. U get 3 caliber in 1 gun
Yep. Right here in Smyrna, Ga
Yes you are absolutely correct
Why you got that 100 lum tlr6 on a compact???
light weight, and small.
Air marshalls use sig 229's in 357 sig.. in the past.. think they might be using glock 19's now
Will 357 sig amo be available 10 years from now?
Great question. Most likely yes but i have 3 other options.
What laser is on you glock. Is it good, where can I pick it up?
surefire tlr 6. it works. low light. but compact
Thank you for The info Video on the glock 32. Like having Multiple Calibers in 1 Gun !
Your welcome.
I know this video is veryyyy old. But can you use the 22 round .40 s&w magazine with .357 loaded in it? Thanks for the time. Keep up the good work.
Yes.
@@madmarine1078 thank you sir. Have a blessed night.
.357 Sig is the ultimate self-defense and police caliber. Why is it then a dead round? Simply because it replaces 9mm, .40 and .45. Gun makers are not interested in anything except profit.
Carried one for many years. As I am an old fart now I went back to 9mm. Another good feature is that it can be converted to .40 S&W or 9mm...
Great video.. I just purchased a G33 g4. Love this thing... and after a few reviews and finding out about the barrel swap. I want to do the same. So that I can run .40 sometimes. My question is, what brand and or type of barrel are the ones you are showing in this video. Are you using a factory stock barrel swap, or a conversion swap??.
Conversion swap. Using Lone wolf, double diamond, KKM, Glock store barrels. You can get a factory glock 40sw barrel and it will work in your Glock.
Dude I see you love your Glocks I'm a CZ man however the only Glock 32 you could find are police trade-ins I have never seen a brand new Glock 32 just sitting in my local gun store
Nothing wrong with a leo trade in. Not many people looking for .357sig. You can find new ones online or get your local shop to order one.
I've seen them but I can't order them since my commie state won't allow anything over 10 rounds. The good thing is I can order the g23..
It's not a big deal since I would be replacing the factory barrel anyway.
I carry a Glock 33 or my converted PC shield. I prefer the shield because it conceals better, but the good news is that both the shield and 33 I have 40 cal and 9mm barrels for so if need be I can convert those for those rounds and use my AR for 357 sig (video coming soon)I swear by that round, and I wish police stations hadn’t given them up so quickly. It’d be nice to have a 357 sig nato for cheaper ammo.
My next gun will be the 32 gen 4, though I’d prefer they release a 357 sig barrel for the gen 5 Glock 23, then I’d go that route for the gen 5.
Good round but it is tough on guns like the .40 S&W round. The Gen5 version of the G22 has a beefed up slide so why is there no Gen5 version of the G32?
Thanks forn the info
You can get barrels from Bear Creek Arsonal for 357 SIG or 40 S&W for the compact Glock 32/23, they have threaded Stainless Steel $64.99 shipped to your front door! I completely agree with this information this is great option. if possible buy used if you live in Georgia visit Glock Inc in Smyrna GA have them service it for FREE for Life! plus you can pick up an CAA MCK chassis for this great set-up also.
tried the Bear Creek barrel. it fail sadly.
@@madmarine1078 What happened bud?
does the 32 slide fit on a 19/23 sized frame
Yes
The Glock 23 and 32 mags are not reliably interchangeable. I've had issues to feed in my G32 using G23 mags, not the other way around though. So if you're going to run a G32, buy G32 mags for it because the followers are definitely different. Hickock45 has echoed these sentiments as well.
That out of the way, the G32 especially the Gen 4's (so far...waiting for the Gen 5's) are excellent pistols. Recoil isn't bad at all and I actually enjoy it tremendously. It shoots very flat and I know if I place it well, then it'll do it's job.
My .40 and .357 Sig followers are the same in my magazines. They are both Gen 4 mags and they function flawlessly in my G32 and G31. I have several.40 magazines and .357 magazines. Never an issue. The followers are exactly the same however the feed lips are a smidge longer in length on the .40 magazines.
@@mikerobinson8734 Correct. I've had issues feeding using my .40 mags in my G32, which may be spring tension related, but I doubt it. Rounds tend to catch the lip of the mag and not feed.
@thepatriotsrage661 It's a common problem with 357 sig in general. Due to the very short bottle neck design of the cartridge they tend to tilt forward when the slide contacts the rim. I would have those occasional jams with my glock 31 tried new mags would reappear.
I wanted a Glock 32 so bad I bought a conversion bbl for my Glock 23 and turned it into a 357Sig ...
thats one way to get there. how much was the barrel?
@@madmarine1078 bought a KKM bbl, I think it was around $170.
@@richki.24 pricey but nice.
I did the same thing and bought a factory glock 32 barrel for $145 & LOVE it
Sounds great ,however I love the 9mm with green tips ..( aka ) zombie rounds .
The Glock 23 and 32 barrels are interchangeable. And they cost the same price from Glock. Same is true for 22/31 and 27/33. I personally would like a g35 with a 357 Sig conversion barrel in it 😎
Same here. If I remember correctly rhe g35 is the long slide version right?
It would also be cool if the made a g43 sized, or in my case sig p365 sized .357 sig
I got my g32 and with a g22 22 Rd magazine and plus 2 baseplate that's 24+1 of 357 sig
Does it run with no jams?
@@sinceDay_01 no jam's over 2k rds never even lubed it
Georgia arms sell 357sig rounds. You can order online. Now to all those who having trouble finding there caliber can thank me later.
I am a strong pass on GA Arms ammo. They blewup a lot of guns back in the day. I don't shoot reloads. Seen to many nice and not so nice guns go boom because of bad ammo.
@@madmarine1078 My friend you said back in the day. I'm talking 7 years back to 05/23/2024. I haven't had any issues in my 7 years of experience with Georgia Arms. Stick with what works for you buddy.
So if you run a .40 mag in the .357 does it jam? Fail to feed? Is it still reliable?
They are the same mag, just different marking on the out side.
But its better to use 357 mags for both calibers.
I have g23 with a .357 sig barrel and I run g23 mags with .357 sig ammo all day with no problems what so ever
I saw a video recently which showed the the 357 follower has a groove in it that the 40 doesn’t. Something about dealing with the bottle neck of the 357 cartilage. They will work but I would use a 40 mag with 357 rounds for CC
I went to the range and fired 300 rounds of 357 in 5 different 40 mags. The 300th round didn't feed, but everything was good until then.
I like 9mm and 10mm and own both.. if I would of known about .357 sig sooner I probably wouldn't own either.. Lol.
Right. Ammo is just harder to find now and pricey
I love mine it’s just very hard to find ammo and very costly when you find it
I really like the G22/G31 over the G23/G32, I just shoot the full-size much better and have trouble with the compacts when I’m wearing gloves. Running OEM extensions to make 16 round magazines, it’s still not difficult to carry and has twice the capacity of my HK45C. With good ammo selection, it’s not dramatically less lethal then .45 ACP. And boxes of LE surplus ammo for .40 are running around $30/50 in most places. Economical, size-efficient, good capacity, and a very very easy gun to shoot well. I’d be just as happy with a .357 Sig and Underwood ammo though, and I might still do that with the G22.
Caution: Some aftermarket slides cannot withstand the .357 sig pressure.
What brand are those ghost ring sights on Glock 32?
Hey if it ain't 357mag, well 357sig will do just fine.
357 Sig is awesome!!!!!!
three fitty seven sigge... for people who want 357 mag but can't reach the double action. In all seriousness it is an interesting caliber, just requires more dedication (that means money) than 9mm to keep it running
I cant find .357 sig ammo due to the national ammo shortage
Its around. But not a common as 40sw.
The most readily available seems to be the Remington Golden Saber. TNOutdoors9 did a review on it. I bought some based on the review.
@12:14…. Nope, don’t listen to Lucky Gunner…. The .357Sig still hits harder than the best 9mm +p+ with certain ammo types. A .357Sig round simply holds more smokeless powder and produces more c.u.p. Pressures.
I'm a Glock 23 owner. Same 3-barrel options. I'm a marginal Glock fan, but LOVE the versatility of this pistol. I hate the trigger-only safety. My observation is Glocks are best suited for professionals who carry daily, all day long. Putting a Glock on your hip doesn’t make you a professional! HOWEVER, I think the .40 cal and 357 sig models are terrific "end-of-world" pistol with the ability to quickly change to 3 different calibers, without any tools....
Got to love the options.
I shoot .357 SIG with a conversion barrel from a G20SF. The felt recoil has been greatly reduced.
Mad marine? As an ex-service guy (not American army), high five, and about mad, my kind of guy. Yes, I know about Glock 32 and it is a good gun. Me? I am more like CZ 75 person.
Thanks sir
Can I use .357 sig ammo in a 22rd mag for the Glock 32 ?
yes. any glock 40 mag would work. so the 22 round glock 40sw mags would work with 357sig.
Absolutely I’ve done it many times you can use them
is there an extended barrell fit this model
Yes longer Glock barrels will fit.
@@madmarine1078 so a Glock 31 will fit anytime longer
@@minnesotanice369 a Glock 31 barrel will fit a Glock 23 or 32, however it will extend at least one inch past the slide.
@@madmarine1078 any cool compensators for the kkm barrels
@@minnesotanice369 I ran a small flash hider compensator some years ago. It was okay. I don't remember the manufacturer but I kind of gave it a fake suppressor look
Its a novelty. A secondary choice at best. I own a conversion barrel for the caliber just in case, but I don't expect a case to arise. Modern 9mm is perfectly fine for self defense in general, and 10mm is for everything else. Why would I want an in between caliber at a highly inflated price?
In my opinion 357 rules, it’s a fact it smokes 9mm it’s a 9mm magnum!!
Good info bro 💯🤝
So....aren't there any extraction problems with the smaller cased 9mm?
Nope. However most manufacturers would encourage you to change out the extractor. That being the case I've never had an issue not changing it out.
this is my first Glock I just bought that I did need
Get a Glock 20 and you can get 11 different conversion barrels. But with 10mm power everything else is a compromise.
I plan to make my primary carry 357 sig its faster it hits harder i will be running underwood extreme defender 68 grain +p 2100 fps
I really like it but it's pricey to shoot
Yeah I won't be target-shooting very much with it a practice with my nine carry a 357 Sig cam I mean don't get me wrong I will practice with it just not as much as I do my 9
Yeah I just bought the Sig p365 wish it would have been a 357 Sig
I'm looking at the best 357 6 in the Sig P320 the 226 to 229 there's so many beautiful guns also looking at Glock, even Beretta and doing a conversion Barrel
I’m trying to gather parts for a compact P320… I want 357 Sig. I found everything, grip frame, slide, recoil spring except for a 3.6” barrel. I don’t want a 3.9”. They’re available direct from Sig. Actually everything’s available directly from Sig but I found the same exact parts for cheaper. Except for the barrel length I want. Anyone who can help would definitely be appreciated. If I’m going to build something, i want it to be unique… there’s enough Sig Sauer Xcompact’s out there in 9mm. After I complete this, then I’ll do a regular slide and barrel length. AXG 357 Sig with a 3.9” barrel… That’s still a little bit unique, and a beautiful combination. But yeah, 10mm and 357 Sig are tops for dealing with high threat people. Both are capable of creating sympathetic organ damage from hydraulic shock from their velocity unlike a 9mm or 45ACP. I’ve always been a fan of both since I bought my USP 40 in 97. I wished I could’ve gotten a 357 Sig back then but the P229 was a little bit more than I could afford. Even $480 for USP 40 was expensive. But I saw it, wanted it and, well… had to have it. Good caliber… I didn’t think of the Glock, but with it being so interchangeable… ????
Where do you find the conversion barrels? Both 9mm and .40? Thanks 🙏
Lone wolf, KKS, Glock Store, Double Diamond.
@@madmarine1078 are they the threaded versions?
@@brigittetiller4883 yes for conversion barrels and standard barrels
@@madmarine1078 can I send you a picture message to double check I purchased correct ones?
@@brigittetiller4883 sure. madmarinedaddy@gmail.com
What did you pay for your Glock 32 357 Sig. I seen one at the gun shop and I think it was like either $539 or $549 I can't remember
Good question. I dont remember but sure it was under $500.