Lindcott Armory Compare / .357 SIG vs .38 Super
Cartridge comparison
.357 SIG vs .38 Super
.357 SIG is faster (1,510 vs 1,400 fps); .357 SIG carries more energy (540 vs 500 ft·lb); .38 Super recoils less.
.357 SIG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.38 Super →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .357 SIG | .38 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1929 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.355″ | 0.356″ |
| Case length | 0.865″ | 0.9″ |
| Velocity | 1,225–1,510 fps | 1,200–1,400 fps |
| Energy | 450–540 ft·lb | 385–500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 36,500 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .357 SIG faster than .38 Super?
- .357 SIG is faster — up to 1,510 fps versus 1,400 fps.
- Does .357 SIG hit harder than .38 Super?
- .357 SIG carries more muzzle energy (540 vs 500 ft·lb).