Glock g33: thoughts & opinions

[RobertB]

What are your thoughts on the subcompact glock chambered in .357 sig? Thoughts and opinions appreciated on pistol and cartridge.

You might want to be careful about referring to a Glock by both model number AND caliber. It upsets the purists.

[joeyshoe]

Thank you all for your input! I guess I was wondering about ballistics. I know that the .357 sig is zippy and a straight (level) shooter, but I am not sure if it holds benefit over the .40 s/w when cost per round is compared. I have read that the .357 sig is wasted in short barrels like those in the glock sub-compacts. Just to be careful, I'm not going cover barrel length because I don't wanna upset any purists.

I've looked at several ballistics charts and gel penetration/expansion tests, but I start getting lost when people say that a 9mm +p+ is the same as a .357 sig and then i just give up.

Again, thanks for your input!
joeyshoe

[hurley842002]

I've spent a fair amount of time in my day, beating myself up over which caliber will be the most effective. I've carried .38sp, 9mm, 357 sig, 40s&w, and 45ACP. Finally, one day I just kind of saw the light, and realized "gee, I shoot 9mm far better than any of the others, that's the caliber that will be most effective for ME".

A good 9mm +p+ is still going to fall 100 fps or so slower than a mild 357sig, it just isn't quite as fast. As far as 357sig vs. 40, you'd be well served with either, provided you can put them where they need to go. While not feasible for most, your best bet would be to shoot a 26/27/33, and see which one you like best. I still say go with a 26 and you'd be set. Much cheaper ammo, higher capacity, very likely you'd be able to shoot it better than the 27 and 33, just my opinion.

[BPTactical]

Finally, one day I just kind of saw the light, and realized "gee, I shoot 9mm far better than any of the others, that's the caliber that will be most effective for ME".

Probably some of the best advice ever. Won't matter what you shoot if you cant hit what your aiming at.

[KevDen2005]

I've spent a fair amount of time in my day, beating myself up over which caliber will be the most effective. I've carried .38sp, 9mm, 357 sig, 40s&w, and 45ACP. Finally, one day I just kind of saw the light, and realized "gee, I shoot 9mm far better than any of the others, that's the caliber that will be most effective for ME".

A good 9mm +p+ is still going to fall 100 fps or so slower than a mild 357sig, it just isn't quite as fast. As far as 357sig vs. 40, you'd be well served with either, provided you can put them where they need to go. While not feasible for most, your best bet would be to shoot a 26/27/33, and see which one you like best. I still say go with a 26 and you'd be set. Much cheaper ammo, higher capacity, very likely you'd be able to shoot it better than the 27 and 33, just my opinion.

Good point. I actually hate that some PD's require a certain gun. A lot of smaller females and males too I suppose would rather have a 9mm and shoot VERY well with it, then you hand them the .40 and they aren't nearly as good. I think I would rather have someone protecting me as well as backing me up that can shoot very well rather than okay.