Lindcott Armory Compare / .357 SIG vs .40 S&W
Cartridge comparison
.357 SIG vs .40 S&W
.357 SIG is faster (1,510 vs 1,200 fps); .357 SIG carries more energy (540 vs 500 ft·lb); .357 SIG recoils less.
.357 SIG →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.40 S&W →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .357 SIG | .40 S&W | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1994 | 1990 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.355″ | 0.4″ |
| Case length | 0.865″ | 0.85″ |
| Velocity | 1,225–1,510 fps | 1,050–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 450–540 ft·lb | 400–500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 40,000 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 8–12 ft·lb | 10–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .357 SIG faster than .40 S&W?
- .357 SIG is faster — up to 1,510 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .357 SIG hit harder than .40 S&W?
- .357 SIG carries more muzzle energy (540 vs 500 ft·lb).