New Handgun!!!

[ZbornacSVT]

I won an auction today!!

As soon as the seller and I finalize everything I will be the proud owner of a Sig 229 in .357!! I will post pics when I get in my possession.

Anyone have a lead on any reasonably priced plinking ammo?

 

[dtkw]

Cograts on your new toy, I love my Sig 229 as well, but it's in .40.

 

[762minigun]

Anyone have a lead on any reasonably priced plinking ammo?

Congrats on your new pistol. Try looking for a .40 barrel for it. The magazines are interchangeable between .40 and .357 Sig.

 

[GSquared]

Congrats!!!

 

[redneckmedic]

Anyone have a lead on any reasonably priced plinking ammo?

Do you know much about reloading, might be your best best for a budget

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Hardy-har....Placed an order with Dillon last night. Hope it is in by the time I get back in town! Now if I could just find my powder.....

 

[baldmax]

Wal-mart has some .357 Sig, at least in my area.

 

[mrfjones]

Looking for something like that myself, looking forward to the range report.

 

[alluwant]

well congrats, i think wal mart has 357 magnum for 27.99 cheapest aroond

 

[ChalupaCabras]

He needs 357 Sig dude...

 

[Que]

Some guys have all the luck! Congratulations and let us know how you like it.

 

[XtremeVel]

Hardy-har....Placed an order with Dillon last night. Hope it is in by the time I get back in town! Now if I could just find my powder.....

Congrats on your new gun ! You will love that caliber.

If you want a decent priced bullet to load for plinking, the Hornady 124 gr FMJ-FP can be bought in bulk and it matches up with the short neck of the case.

If you cant find the powder you're looking for, I get good results with Blue Dot, VihtaVuori N105 and Accurate arms # 9.

The Brass shop in Wisconsin sells once fired cases at a decent price. Last I remember, it was around $38.00 / 1000 for your choice of Speer or Federal... The Federals are a non-toxic primer and do have a crimped in primer tho..

As you probably already know, if you run the cases thru a .40 sizing die ( carbide) first, you won't need to lube them when you size the neck and shoulder. It's a extra step, but I find over all, it still saves time.

Watch your crimp... Too much force down and you'll buckle the case enough it will have trouble chambering... You want enough to prevent set-back. There is VERY little surface area on the neck to hold that bullet secure. Last thing you want is for that bullet to slide back when your running about 40,000 PSI already. I found the Lee factory crimp die with the collet works great. It applies the crimping pressure from the sides allowing you plenty of crimp without risk of buckling that shoulder.

Good luck !

 

[theturtle06]

Hey Zbornac,

Like I said in my PMs if you have any interest in brass I have some that I'd be willing to part with.

 

[iam1096]

I love my P229. I have 357 Sig and Cal barrel for mine. Watch CDNN fr specials on them. Got my 40 barrel from them for $90.00 and it is a original Sig barrel.

 

[360]

Buy steel with steel for a steal?

 

[Indycar]

You won't believe how flat shooting the .357 Sig is. Be aware of the report though, it is a loud sucker.

Sigs rule!

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Gun is here, I just can't pick up until Thursday!!!

 

[Boz]

Congratulation on your new pistol. I have two 229's. One in .40 and the other in 9mm. Both are fantastic guns. You will love yours. One word of caution... SIG's are addictive!!

 

[LeeStreet]

Have we seen any pix yet ? NOT

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Have we seen any pix yet ? NOT

Dood, I gots to get it first!