Lindcott Armory Compare / 10mm Auto vs .357 SIG
Cartridge comparison
10mm Auto vs .357 SIG
.357 SIG is faster (1,510 vs 1,400 fps); 10mm Auto carries more energy (750 vs 540 ft·lb); .357 SIG recoils less.
10mm Auto →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.357 SIG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 10mm Auto | .357 SIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1983 | 1994 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.4″ | 0.355″ |
| Case length | 0.992″ | 0.865″ |
| Velocity | 1,050–1,400 fps | 1,225–1,510 fps |
| Energy | 450–750 ft·lb | 450–540 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 37,500 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–22 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 10mm Auto faster than .357 SIG?
- .357 SIG is faster — up to 1,510 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does 10mm Auto hit harder than .357 SIG?
- 10mm Auto carries more muzzle energy (750 vs 540 ft·lb).