Ammo Jon
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- Mar 3, 2008
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Funny thing about those baby Glocks, when they came available for off duty, few were having a hard time qualifying with those little things. People will have issues with 25 yards with the 26 if they choose it.
I've seen a few people who shot better with a G27, than they did with a G22 or G23, myself included.
But then again, I would also do better with a SW640 than I ever did with a P229.
Timed at 25 yards for a qual? That's pretty good.
Sometimes I wonder if the ammo manufacturers aren't trying to kill 357 SIG and 10mm. I think most people shooting these calibers would appreciate ammo that was loaded on the hot side; otherwise shoot 9mm. A fair amount of 10mm barely exceeds 40 S&W; some 357 SIG doesn't perform much better than 9mm +P+.
And air Marshal service. No lights. Maybe SS uniformed division.I heard the USSS is going to Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS with TLR-7A.
I think it was the ammo company's lawyers convincing them to tame down the rounds.
Underwood and Buffalo Bore load ammo the way it was originally intended. The big guys just dumbed down .357 Sig and 10mm.
.357sig ammo still available here. the gold dot is probably what I would pick, even at the crazy high price.
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/357-sig-ammo-c-54.aspx
All you need is a shotgun. Fire two blasts of #8. Corn Pop will be running.
I can confirm that my agency is dropping the Sig Sauer P229 in .357 Sig in favor of the 9mm Glock. Several reasons, most of them I agree with:
- ammo is crazy expensive
- new shooters are intimidated by the .357 Sig round as it makes a louder bang (not kidding, this was a concern...)
- Sig Sauer used to be a great company. Their quality control slipped a bit over the years. Pretty much when they started making stuff here instead of Germany.
- Glocks are cheap to make, cheap to buy, and cheap to service. They also have a lot more magazine options.
- 9mm ammo is much cheaper to buy and easier to find than .357 Sig.
- Current 9mm ammo offers much improved ballistic capabilities over the past 9mm. Over penetration is no longer a problem with the right ammo selection.
- Glocks are a lot lighter than the Sig Sauer. If you think this is a non-issue, try carrying one for 25 years.
- My agency in their infinite wisdom would never allow us to mount lights to our pistols. Apparently the Mensa member that made up that rule retired and now everyone will be issued a light for their weapon.
Don't get me wrong, I'd rather be getting a Glock 21, but I will take the 19.
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