{"id":3968,"date":"2019-07-17T17:10:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T17:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/?p=3968"},"modified":"2025-09-30T19:06:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:06:23","slug":"357-sig-vs-357-magnum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/357-sig-vs-357-magnum\/","title":{"rendered":"357 Sig vs. 357 Magnum – What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, let’s explore 357 Sig vs. 357 Magnum and why you might choose one caliber over the other.<\/p>\n

Getting to Know You: The .357 Magnum<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A popular choice for self defense, above you see Remington’s 357 magnum Golden Saber hollow points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As one of the classic American cartridges, .357 Magnum<\/a> is a common sight at gun ranges all across the country. Known for blistering speed and a strong kick, the .357 Magnum delivers power and penetration to a target. It’s a popular choice for personal defense as well as hobby shooting.<\/p>\n

Released in 1935, this revolver round was created for prohibition-era law enforcement who needed a stronger and faster bullet, one that could reach bad guys taking cover behind car doors. The new round was developed from the existing .38 Special<\/a> but used a different powder load and extended the case length to allow for more propellant. The result was a cartridge that was more powerful, reaching above 1,400 feet per second while the .38 Special peaked at about 1,000.<\/p>\n

Shooters consider 357 mag the first \u201cmagnum\u201d cartridge.<\/p>\n

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The .357 Magnum found almost immediate popularity among both law enforcement and private citizens. It is regarded as an excellent round for hunting, self defense, and is enjoyed by target shooters all across the country.<\/p>\n