357 Magnum Semi Auto Glock - Glock, 33 Gen 4, Striker Fired, Sub Compact, 357 Sig, 3.43" Barrel, Polymer Frame, Matte Finish, Fixed Dots, 9RD, 3 Magazines
One of the best options for concealed carriers looking for a subcompact carry rifle in a hard-hitting caliber is the GLOCK 33 in powerful .357 SIG caliber. The GLOCK design revolutionized the semi-automatic pistol market when it was introduced in 1982 and has continued to define an entire segment of the market ever since. Masterpiece Gaston Glocks were universally acclaimed by professional and civilian shooters alike.
357 Magnum Semi Auto Glock
The Gen 4 GLOCK 33 is another evolution of the game-changing pistol with futuristic features that bring the GLOCK 33 into the 21st century. New finger grooves increase shooter comfort and also ensure a good grip on your pistol.
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Police, military, and those looking for survival tools turn to the subcompact Glock 33 for its rugged, reliable design that can handle even the harshest environments. The .357 SIG is ballistically close to the performance of the .357 Magnum, with a 9-round capacity that's nothing to be sniffed at.
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Review] Glock 32: The Other .357
Ruger LCP II Semi Auto Pistol .380 ACP 2.75" Barrel 6 Round High Performance Integrated Sights Glass Frame Filled Nylon Polymer Steel Sliding Matte Black Finish 3750 Conundrum…When It's Not A .357 Magnum? When It Locks 2, .35. I've always wondered about the .357 Sig. I've heard good things about it, such as its ability to push a 125 grain bullet out of a semi-auto barrel at over 1300 feet per second, hitting the heels. .357 Magnum Ballistics (Especially when you carry a magnum revolver with a four inch barrel or shorter) Well, I'll have to try one...our good family friend Glenn has a great gun collection and we met at our annual open house. Christmas Eve as we have done for the past several years. Glenn is like family, so when he offered me some of his firearms to possibly shoot, I jumped at the chance. Especially to shoot the Glock. I was excited about his .32 in .357 Sig.
So, before we get into the specs of the gun (let's face it - Glocks aren't exactly unknown to shooters, especially the Gen 3 model, so I won't spend too many words describing it), let's . Take a look at where the .357 Sig cartridge came from and its history.
The .357 Sig (referred to by SAAMI, or .357 SIG by SAAMI's international counterpart, C.I.P.) is the product of a business partnership between SIG-Sauer and the Federal Cartridge Company. Introduced in 1994, the .357 Sig was the first choked cartridge since the 1960s. It is based on the .40 S&W case to accept .355 (9mm) caliber bullets. The idea of knocking down a pistol's cartridge case to accept a smaller diameter bullet is not new. Several other choked cartridges have been introduced before or after the .357 Sig, including the .400 Corban in 1996 and the .256 Winchester Magnum in the 1960s. The .357 Sig is noted as a tough and accurate round. Law enforcement and concealed carriers who carry it are affected by its ballistics. Here is a SAAMI picture of the cartridge... note that the diameter of the bullet is .355, not .357 as the name suggests.
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One of the main reasons for developing the .357 Sig was to copy the velocity of the 125-grain .357 Magnum bullet, but out of a 4-inch automatic barrel. The 125-grain .357 Magnum load had a street reputation for its ability to stop threats with very few shots, so troops wanted the same stopping power in an autoloader with a higher ammo capacity to go with it. This work is completed. . An introduction to the .357 Sig. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the SIG Sauer P226 in .357 Sig to its officers in 1996. This was the first implementation of this cartridge by a government agency that I could find. After a brief return to 9mm handguns, the Texas DPS suspended its reintroduction of the 9mm after some reliability issues came to light. At that point, they reverted to .357 Sig. As far as I know, the Secret Service, Federal Air Marshals, and at least 26 police or other government agencies issue Sig or Glock pistols in .357 Sig. This number fluctuates, but it is enough that these agencies are sold with the deterrent power available in this era and with the right ammunition. I read an officer report that when fired with a .357 Sig, large dogs went down with one shot, whereas they required several rounds of 147 grain 9mm ammo. Although not shooting the person, the idea is the same... stop the threat as soon as possible. You get it...it's an effective round, or all those police departments wouldn't be issuing it.
Well, now that we've seen where the .357 Sig comes from...let's look at the handgun that carries it...the Glock Model 32.
The Glock 32 is a compact package that loads the .357 Sig. The one I took had three 10-round magazines instead of 13, but it was as good as the day it came out of the box. It was good for me - the gun shot great.
Glock action safe, pull 5 pounds, 9.9 ounces (based on an average of 10 pulls as measured with my Lyman pull gauge)
Coonan Arms Classic .357 Magnum 1911 Pistol
Now we will talk about the gun itself... There is no surprise here. If you want to know a little more about Glocks, check out my article on their Model 20 10mm. It contains material about the origin and history of the company and other relevant facts. I learned a lot while researching that article - it's an interesting read. Also, if you're confused about the difference between a Gen 3 Glock and a Gen 4, check out my explanation here.
The Glock 32 was introduced around 1996, a few years after the introduction of the .357 Sig cartridge. Originally developed as a full-size Model 31, the Model 32 came with a 13-round capacity and a half-inch shorter barrel than its larger cousin. Obviously, Glenn has to have it for a limited magazine capacity situation, with its three 10-round magazines, but otherwise it's a standard 3rd generation Model 32.
It is built like other 3rd generation Glocks - same slide, frame, trigger, etc. In case you are not familiar with the settings, here are some pictures I took. I basically limited the number of shots taken because most of us are already familiar with Glockâs.
This is too much. As I said above, if you want to know more about the Glock company and other details, check out the links I've included. It makes for interesting reading.
Glock G33 Gen4 Double 357 Sig 3.42\
Here's something that might interest you... If you already have, say, a Glock 23 in .40 S&W, you can buy an aftermarket barrel for .357 Sig and basically a base frame. You can fit two guns. I checked some prices and for about $140 you can get a barrel in .357 Sig and use it for your shooting experience. Your .40 magazine could work too, as the .357 Sig is based on the S&W .40 case. Even some 10mm rifles are candidates for conversion, since that cartridge is based on the longer S&W .40. You may have to buy a new magazine…those of you with direct experience with this please comment below. If you have a suitable host caliber gun, adding a .357 Sig conversion barrel allows you to expand your caliber inventory at minimal cost.
Shooting any Glock compact is an experience, especially if it is designed for a percussion cartridge. I had a Model 30 at one time - the 45 ACP is compact. It had significant recoil, but was manageable and very easy to shoot. With handloads at my target level, this was a chore. This rifle, not so much. Those of you who own a 32 will probably agree with me that the recoil is about as much as you want in a small rifle. Mind you, I'm not saying the gun is a fire breather - far from it - but it does tell you when you pull the trigger. If all you get is a Glock 9mm, then this
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