glock-22 converision to .357 sig

snipehunter · 03-23-2004, 04:42 PM

hello; has anyone here converted there g-22 over to .357 sig? do you have to change the recoil spring?
thanks

03-23-2004, 04:57 PM

Not sure about the 22, but I have both barrels for my 27. The 40 and the .357. I have shot both without any problems for a while. I highly suggest not going with the sig round if you like to reload. Its a pain in the butt to get it crimped enough. From the data, I like the 40cal alot better anyway. Also 357sig rounds are getting harder and harder to find. I bought 1000 pieces of used brass because I figure it will go away one day.

snipehunter · 03-23-2004, 05:17 PM

thanks bigcountry irented a .357 sig at my local range and kinda liked it and then found out that i can get a barrel from bar-stol for 200.00 a little cheaper than a new gun. but i am still kicking the thought around

dep214 · 03-24-2004, 01:16 AM

why do you want to change the g22/40cal is a great load.most police depts went to 40cal/it has the stopping power and shoots great

snipehunter · 03-24-2004, 01:54 PM

just want a new toy and it looks like i can get it cheaper this way than going out and getting a whole new pistol. (the conversion kit is just the barrell)

03-24-2004, 02:12 PM

I don't blame ya. I did the same thing. The purpose of this 9mm on steroids (357 sig) was supposely to match 125gr 357mag speeds. But I don't see the simularitys. I have never reached 1600fps velocities a 357mag can. I know alot of factory ammo is more like 1450fps. Fast I can get with Unique powder is almost 1300fps. But my gun is a subcompact. Also supposed to feed very smooth. The problem for a reloader is there is not enough neck to hold the bullet.