357 sig (Speer Gold Dot VS Federal HST) Ballistics Gel Test

[@grampaeasy3106]

.357 sig. Bam!💥 It’s like the perfect handgun bullet/ powder weight ratio has been made after 70 years

[@AzAirgunner.]

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[@RobertLowe-j7u]

The G32 &33 are my EDC guns. Nothing beats the 357 Sig for personal defense. Hopefully more people will see your 357 videos and it will get the attention it deserves. I personally carry the Underwood defense but either of these will get the job done. Thanks for the video.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy I appreciate u checkin it out!! Plenty on the way😁👍.

[@CarnivoreAF]

.357 Sig is the goat CCW round!

[@dawonnejackson7316]

facts

[@AzAirgunner.]

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[@cousinvinnie2180]

First, nice to see ammo meet and beat the advertised velocity..Nice damage into the gel blocks. Very impressive! Amazing that more people do not carry the 357 Sig?? Thanks again AZ for these real world, comprehensive test and demonstrations.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Absolutely agree, it's not very often that happens. Thank you buddy always appreciate u checkin em out!! Plenty comin😁👍.

[@drewmunny]

Team Speer GoldDot here-- I love how consistently excellent each of these rounds are Edit-- anyone who doesnt have a .357SIG should get one. I firmly believe that if it were marketed as "9mm Magnum," it would have been much more successful

[@joejones1779]

I've carried. 357 sig as my edc for over 25 years. And you are right, if marketed as 9mm magnum or .357 auto. Might have been more popular...

[@drewmunny]

​@@joejones1779.357Auto would have been a cool one. I feel like marketing it as "better than 9mm" would have been more effective than "just about .357 Magnum almost"

[@michaelkaczor4206]

Agree 100%

[@mechag9488]

So I just ordered a 357 barrel for my P229. Any other pistols you would recommend for 357? For me, the P229 was just about the best handling with 40.

[@joejones1779]

​@@mechag9488I was a Deputy Sheriff for 27 years and a SWAT commander and firearms instructor. I did the ammo testing for the department for over 20 years. My duty gun was a g20 in 10mm, my off duty or edc was a g31 in .357sig. So I'm a little bit of a glock fan. I like the saying " they're the best at nothing, but good at everything " I would recommend a g31 or g22 in full size or g23 or g32 in compact. That's because you can have 3 calibers with them. .40 .357sig and even 9mm to practice cheaply. I will recommend alpha wolf conversion barrels. I have several and every one works flawlessly in my pistols. I hope that helps. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@kennethferguson4283]

Nice to see those velocities out of 4 inch barrels. That means out of a 4.5 inch barrel G31 the velocities of the HST and a Speer GD #54234 would both be in 357 Magnum territory. I have 5 inch and 6 inch 357 Sig barrels so I can get 357 Mag velocities or more with most any 357 Sig ammo.

[@nicholasroberts9618]

I wish Underwood would load HST's in their 357Sig instead of Nosler.

[@jmichaelcarbonniere9549]

That would be great but Federal is too insecure to let another company use their bullet. I don't know if Speer is back supplying Underwood with bullets again but if they ever do, that would be the load to go to! Cheers, jc

[@joejones1779]

​@@jmichaelcarbonniere9549I called underwood a few days ago and was told by Sandy a sales rep that no gold dots are in the future. And that the nosler was getting hard to get. They might have to start using xtp's. That stinks...

[@joejones1779]

​@@jmichaelcarbonniere9549I called underwood a few days ago and spoke with Sandy a sales rep, she said that gold dots were not in future planning and that even the nosler round was getting hard to source. Said they might have to start using XTP's.

[@nicholasroberts9618]

@jmichaelcarbonniere9549 I used to only buy Underwoods Gold Dots, they are still using the Noslers, but now I'm using the Double Tap 125gr JHP 357Sigs.

[@Lexicologist1971]

That would be awesome!

[@jchemikill9184]

It's the final Countdown! That's my EDC, G32 in a Bravo Concealment IWB holster and a G33 in a leather Gould & Goodrich bootlock ankle holster. Both loaded with Speer Gold Dots. Been carrying with Gold Dots a long time but it's nice to see this comparison to the Federal HST. Now I know I can count on the HST if I need to. Thanks for another great video as always.

[@ericpacurari6779]

I love your choice for EDC !!! Even the G33 as backup 💯💯💥🤘💥

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you sir I appreciate u checkin it out!! Plenty on the way😁👍. Great choice on carry🤘.

[@DeepSouthEdc]

Damn. Both great performers.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Either or are absolutely outstanding! Excellent results. Great personal defense option. I think the Gold Dot may have had a slight edge on impact damage especially in the stills. Well done thank you.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you sir!! Always appreciate u checkin em out!! Plenty comin😁👍.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

New AZA 357SIG vid in my feed always provides instant dopamine shot 😀Both of these LE offerings are underloaded compared to boutique rounds but are still solidly over the 500ft/lb minimum to achieve one-shot terminal ballistics...likely to maximize follow-ups and reduce wear and tear on duty pistols.

[@AzAirgunner.]

💪Heck yeah, thanks brother, glad u enjoy!! Always appreciate u checkin em out!! Plenty on the way😁👍.

[@yomomma107]

I carry the g32 daily and really appreciate these tests you do. Would really like to see some buffalo bore ammo testing even tho it's extremely expensive Thanks again AZ ✌️

[@AzAirgunner.]

Very nice, great choice for carry for sure. Thank you buddy, I appreciate u checkin it out!! Yeah bb usually has a pretty big price tag, I'll prolly grab some somtime though, just to see the differences in performance. Thanks again, plenty on the way😁👍.

[@yomomma107]

Sweet....we gotta keep 357 SIG alive

[@AzAirgunner.]

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[@rangetime6779]

Both of those rounds did really great. I prefer the HST's but you couldn't go wrong with either one.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Same here, absolutely agree, both are awesome but there's just some about that HST lol. Thanks for checkin it out buddy!! Plenty comin😁👍.

[@justusbryant7366]

Why not the underwood round?

[@michaelkaczor4206]

Amazing job as always. The wound channels for both are crazy. Would think they were .45’s. Good ol “9mm mag”/.357 sig😁

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy, always appreciate u checkin em out!! Plenty on the way😁👍.

[@rossincognito273]

Very nice I keep the Glock31c loaded with gold dot for years now

[@Macc0384]

Comped? What king of comp?

[@joejones1779]

Both of these rounds are very good with great street performance. I still carry the underwood 124gr nosler. But for off the shelf ammo, hard to beat either one of theses. Thanks for the .357sig test, and as always hope you have a wonderful day my friend.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Yeah that UW is definitely one nasty round. One of my tops also. Thank you sir, always appreciate u checkin em out!! Plenty comin😁👍. Have a great day to my friend, take care.

[@muthaflaco75]

People are sleeping on 357 Sig. Thanks for the great vids!

[@jmichaelcarbonniere9549]

Great test, AZ! Ok, when it comes down to it there isn't enough difference between these two to say one is better than the other but personally, I will always stick with the bonded Gold Dot, although I don't see where you could go wrong with the HST. Both are as effective as a hollow point can get and it really is a toss up. Seriously, the more I see of the .357 Sig the more impressed I am by it and I honestly cannot understand why it isn't much more popular than it is! Let's face it, it just s&its all over the 9mm and make it look like a weak attempt at doing next to nothing! Honestly, the Sig is the King of .355" bullets! Maybe they should have called it 9mm Magnum (opps, already taken) or some other thing besides calling it a Sig? But they didn't so were stuck with King Sig! Whatever, it is the best in that diameter! Cheers, jc

[@Lexicologist1971]

I grabbed some HSTs for when my Underwood Gold Dots are gone.

[@jimchambers7548]

Comparing 9mm to 357sig is like Comparing 380 to 9mm. They're all the same diameter but big difference in performance

[@ninjadave1970]

WOW! your ruler took a back flip! WOW! ❤

[@AzAirgunner.]

Lol right, some spicy🌶 stuff makin the 📏 go crazy. Appreciate u checkin it out buddy!!

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

HST came in with a more jagged stretch pattern...big initial pressure wave. Be nice if it were over 1400 but this is really good. This is my carry round both in 3.6" USPc and G32

[@ericpacurari6779]

I love to see someone who loves the 357sig also!!!!💯🤘💥💥💯🙂

[@AzAirgunner.]

💪💯Heck yeah, can't get enough. Definitely one of my favorites, always fun to test and see how awesome it performs. Have tons and tons of tests on the channel. I appreciate u checkin this one out!! Plenty on the way my friend😁👍

[@brennansain9620]

I would love to see you review the Underwood 357 Sig with the 124 Hornady XTP.

[@wesleyhalpern184]

Excellent performance almost on par with 357mag 125gr just slightly less velocity.

[@ru2yaz33]

Have you tested Liberty Ammunition's Civil Defense 357 Sig? Glock 32 was my first pistol I got a little over 20 years, and I recently bought the Glock 31 (debated between 31 and 33).

[@AzAirgunner.]

Not yet, haven't come across any, but if I do I will absolutely put a test up. Either way u can't go wrong, they are both awesome.

[@richki.24]

awesome expansion ...

[@louv4437]

Great caliber and great video

[@scottythebody0811]

Yes!!

[@mmz77]

Heck ya 🦅 💥

[@thomascozart1095]

Can’t believe I missed this! Another awesome and informative test!

[@adamshaw8214]

Never seen 357 sig hst in that newer box .

[@charlesphillips5906]

10-4 on the HST.

[@gloriamaletta8667]

There is better ammo available for the SIG 357 but it's very expensive both these round are very effective going over 1350fps a 4.5 - 5 inch barrel would probably go 1400fps and it can be bought in a 50 round box l do not buy ammo in 20 or 25 round boxes unless it's has a a very big price drop both of these rounds are plenty effective for self defense and are sold in 50 round boxes SIG 357 ROCKS l love mine

[@paulscountry456]

I dont see defence rounds ever with nickle cases in 50 rd boxes now ever on the shelves.

[@gloriamaletta8667]

@@paulscountry456 l was getting Federal 115 grain +P+ JHPs 9BPLE 6 months or so back they are nickel plated brass for 20 dollar for 50 rounds plus tax l believe 21.40 out the door l was buying a 100 rounds every two weeks probably got over a 1000 rounds of them

[@gloriamaletta8667]

@@paulscountry456 l get Gold Dot JHPs and Federal HST JHPs in SIG 357 in 50 round boxes that are nickel plated and Federal 9mm 115 grain +P+ JHPs 9BPLE are also nickel plated in 50 round boxes

[@gloriamaletta8667]

@@paulscountry456 and l believe this ammo he's testing are both JHPs that are both nickel plated brass in 50 round boxes

[@paulscountry456]

@@gloriamaletta8667 I used to see those big boxes but these greedy companys are skimping and gouging and I don't see them on shelves, Hornady stopped nickle plating the Critical Defence line and you will never find those in 50 rd boxes but they will gouge three bucks for a rifle round .

[@adamshaw8214]

Hey brother if you're looking for the 6 petal lucky gunner has them in stock right now. 50 rounds for 40 dollars. 54234.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Heck yeah thank you buddy!! Gonna have to grab some. I appreciate ya!!

[@fourthhorseman4531]

Great test. Thanks!

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you sir, I appreciate ya!!

[@ryanranard5187]

45 acp 💪

[@steveacclaro740]

Doesn't perform nearly as well....is what you meant to say..

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@steveacclaro740 😄💪💯

[@thomascozart1095]

Has anyone here tried the Fort Scott TUI ammo in 357 Sig?

[@ZensivYT]

Which 357 sig round do you recommend?