9mm VS .40 s&w VS 357 sig in ballistics gel

[@armedrebellion47]

That 357 sig is beyond wicked.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you!! I agree, I love the .357 sig.

[@czgunner]

Love the 357 SIG content. King of the service calibers.

[@joeyphillips1181]

Idk 10mm can be up there with 357 Sig 10mm might be the king.. there both awesome rounds

[@spencermichaelson1882]

10mm is a heck of a lot cheaper than 357

[@aliman3229]

357 Sig. the most under rated cartridge.

[@edtronel2955]

This is probably the clearest gel test video ive seen and i watch these all the time. 👍🏽

[@TransformersHoarder]

But what do you carry?

[@G.E.Outdoors]

.357 sig. still my fav so far. Great comparison video brother!

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you bro!! Yeah the 357 sig is a nasty round. Definitely one of my favorites too. Thank you for checkin this one out!!

[@markstephens5120]

I started carrying 357sig for the reliable flawless feeding. Now it's also because it serves up the damage like no other. I'm old and back in the day I carried a 357mag, I finally found one in a 14 round version and with Underwood ammo I will never feel out gunned again!

[@c.r.chandler5905]

.357SIG is just sick. My word........

[@AzAirgunner.]

Agreed😁. Definitely a nasty round.

[@Denise-ch6je]

My bedside gun is a Beretta M9A1 with a 20 round mag. I've got 21 rounds of the 147 grain Winchester T Series loaded up. I'm fairly confident that this can handle any situation that calls for an armed response.

[@aliman3229]

Exactly my combination, at the moment, too! Twenty one rounds of Winchester 147gr Talons with an Olight beneath the Beretta barrel.

[@Bababbooeyful]

I love my G32 and 357sig ammo, great job on the tests.

[@richki.24]

wow, great expansion but look how jagged that 40 is ... nasty round ...

[@AzAirgunner.]

Right, one of the best I have tested in the ranger. Super sharp.

[@terrytolentino5459]

I like your camera and shot placement in the gel, making it easier to see the effects of each bullet, with the sun in the background.

[@rgalletta58]

If you're interested in penetration results, then the 357 sig is your cartridge. Otherwise, the others do exactly what they are made to do. In my opinion, the sig is a boutique cartridge sandwiched between. 40S&W and 10mm. It is impressive with regard to velocity and penetration.

[@rodney5269]

357 sig penetration rivals 10 mm. If you want something more powerful than 9mm, 40sw, and 45 but dont want to lug around a 10 mm, 357 sig is the way to go..

[@rgalletta58]

@Rodney I'm in agreement with regard to .357 Sig. Looking at it subjectively, I think the most significant advantage over 10mm is case size relative to pistol size. It's an impressive 9mm magnum cartridge for an autoloader, and I believe there's a place for it in the pistol world. I use 10mm for woods carry, so I really don't have a place for .357 Sig. I'm content with other calibers for everyday carry.

[@celmer6]

I'm telling the Texas State Police that you called them Boutique! Lmfao 🤣🤣

[@steverugerguy9606]

That 40 is mean...bigger wound,more leakage.😮

[@BuniBallistics]

357 sig is the way to go! One of the few others that does it! Thank you for keeping her alive! An amazing caliber if you ask me! Great video! Glad yo see you're using gel. I'll be making a video on how I make my gel block soon if you're interested. Keep up the good work! 💜💜🐇🐇

[@AzAirgunner.]

Absolutely, definitely one of my favorite calibers. I'm hoping to get a full size soon so we can have short and long barrel vs tests in 357 sig. Thank you!! I appreciate it big time. I'm actually going to do the same soon and show how I'm making the gel. Plenty more to come. Thanks again I appreciate the support😁

[@nikos6220]

@@AzAirgunner. would love to see the same test but with the Lehigh Defense Xtreme Defenders. I handload the 68 grainers for my converted Glock 35 - Carbine Caliber Pistol CCP 😁

[@GreyShooter]

All are wicked but that .357 is boss.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Heck yeah, I agree!! One awesome round. Even in a short barrel. Love 357 sig.

[@rangetime6779]

Your best video to date. Your lighting at the range is spectacular for viewing the gel. I think you could leave out the cross sectioning at home since we get such good views at the range. Otherwise a near perfect video. Thank you! The ranger T-series all worked great. I have to admit the 357 Sig wins the day. It's higher velocity adds that hydrostatic shock.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy!! I appreciate the feedback, always helps. I agree, that sig was a nasty impact. Love the ranger t in any caliber but was very impressive in the g33. Thanks again😁👍

[@maxmccain8950]

Man the 9mm is looking pretty puny compared to the other two.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Hahaha it really did. Still did pretty good but man the others are in a whole different category. Thanks for checkin it out!!

[@Lexicologist1971]

It IS puny!

[@kevinrichardson8859]

357sig shittin on all of them...jus sayin 🤷‍♂️

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@kevinrichardson8859 I think u will like the next one coming up

[@bassbyrdtx]

yep. pretty much guaranteed you'll have to shoot twice to stop the threat when you're carrying 9mm

[@louv4437]

357 sig is just nasty

[@AzAirgunner.]

Definitely, I agree 💯.

[@Rampant_Colt]

Good stuff! May I suggest using tape to hold the gel block down in order to prevent it from falling off the table, and to give the block some rigidity

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you, appreciate the feedback.

[@rudedogg1214]

I have carried 357sig for 18 years. I performs exactly how I like! I also use other calibers such as .45, 9mm, .40 etc.

[@southernPacificRR]

Nasty rounds all three of them. I have also had great results testing the 180gr ranger t. I love to get my hands on the 357 sig. Awesome show.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you!!

[@vincentdinatale1731]

357 Sig is the best all around pistol cartridge if you ask me. Keep the 357 Sig videos coming

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

I've found the sweet spot for 357sig to be 1350 fps giving it enough energy but not excessive wear on a fire arm like over 1500 ..really like the hst 125g 357sig round.The ranger t did great! Thanks for the awsome video.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you very much!! I agree with u. I think the hst is prolly my favorite round for the caliber too. I know there's a lot more rounds that are a bit more spicy🌶 but it always performs really well. Thanks again buddy!!

[@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS]

Just an FYI regarding supposed excessive wear, it's nothing to worry about. I have put over 3K rounds through my 357 Sig EDC at velocities above 2,000 fps and have yet to have any issues whatsoever. If you look at the SAAMI transducer calibration charts, you'll see that the 357 Sig is rated up to 45,000 psi. That's 5K above the listed maximum SAAMI cartridge pressure.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

@@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS nice! I do really like the underwood 125g 1450 out of a compact, 1508 full size

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

@nicholasroberts9618 our last 2 purchases where a glock 31 then a glock 45.I love the hard hitting reliable 31 ,but the balance of the 45 for canceled carry.You spouse definitely has an advantage with the 31,I've made some unbelievably long shots with mine.

[@angrychilimango630]

You have convinced me to get the 357sig barrel for my Glock 23, excellent video! 👏🏼

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you!! Very cool, u will love it. It's a awesome round!!

[@angrychilimango630]

@@AzAirgunner. hell yeah !!🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@DeepSouthEdc]

Loving the balistics gel tests.

[@ethanmac639]

same

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thanks bro they're fun to do.

[@kennethferguson4283]

357 Sig all the way!

[@AzAirgunner.]

I agree, it did awesome!! Love 357 sig!! Thanks for checkin it out😁👍

[@grahamohea2424]

.357 Sig... Saved the best for last

[@AzAirgunner.]

Oh yeah, u know it. Had to keep ya on ur toes lol.

[@brucemoriarty9964]

I think the 40 showed the most gel damage as well as the biggest bullet diameter.

[@ethanmac639]

best ammo in my opinion, that ranger t-series stuff is just great stuff

[@louv4437]

Be careful it fails through thick clothing A LOT

[@AzAirgunner.]

Yeah its very consistent in the .40 which is nice. One of favorites too.

[@ethanmac639]

.40 s&w = perfection

[@AzAirgunner.]

It's definitely a great round.

[@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS]

Did you see the results? Yeah the 40 is a great caliber, but if you can properly interpret gelatin results as they pertain to clinical trauma, the 357 Sig has an astoundingly better terminal ballistics profile.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907]

​​@@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS why are you mad just because somebody is praising 40? Y'all 40 haters need to get a life, they both did way better than the puny 9 m m, I guess they need to do 12 gauge slug vs. 357 sig and then I could tell you that the ballistics on the 12 gauge is better then the 357 sig smh 🙄

[@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS]

@@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907 lol ... My comments merely pertained to the erroneous conclusion that "40 S&W = perfection" ... I own both the 40 and the 357 Sig. The 40 is my ballistic dust collector, as it simply doesn’t compare to the 357 Sig (as was clearly demonstrated in this video). Go play in traffic.

[@pabloescobar7802]

But 9mm +P++PP++P is just as good as .357 Sig 😂🤣✊🤙9mm fanboys . Actually no it’s not and to think this is watered down.357 Sig .. not even at full potential.. great video love the new format ..

[@c.r.chandler5905]

Bro, you hit it on the head. I'm interested to see the gel testing with the Underwood round.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Lol there had to be one😂 The other thing a lot of ppl dont understand when they tell me "oh my 357 does 15~1600fps" is that I'm using the shortest 357 sig barrel available it's kinda expected to lose a lil velocity.. Even then a 9mm+p++pp+p+ out of a full size couldn't keep up with this short barrel lol. Thanks as always buddy!!

[@AzAirgunner.]

@@c.r.chandler5905 Fr though😂. I actually have the underwood test up. I might do a re-test on it though cause we got a surprisingly low velocity on it. Much lower that usual.

[@Lexicologist1971]

I carried the 357 version for a while until I found out about Underwood. My coworkers gave me grief for carrying a 40. They obviously never watched many ballistics tests.

[@louv4437]

Your so right 9mm can never touch 357 sig ever it’s gay and weak

[@melsawyers264]

Good Job, All good info including the cross sections. Good Stuff !!

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy!! Appreciate it!!

[@markymark9961]

Very nice test. Thanks for your presentation. I think the Ranger T series bonded 124 grain +p is optimal for short barrel pistols. That 147 did well though.

[@kentwilliams3326]

It would be great if you tested: 9mm 115 grain, .40 155 grain compared to the .357 Sig 125 grain loads. Also, Underwood's Extreme Defender +P 9mm 68 grain, .357 Sig +P 65 grain and .40 S&W 100 grain Extreme Defender. They are beyond amazing. 👍 Also, that lighting off the side was Great!!

[@kalstewart1971]

Good video on the .357 Sig

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you sir!!

[@kalstewart1971]

@@AzAirgunner. I’m working my way up to the .357 Sig to become my EDC when I carry a compact. 9mm will always be the foundation.

[@ninjadave1970]

I can't believe I missed seeing this video almost a year ago! Thank you for making another great video

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy, glad u found it😁.

[@ninjadave1970]

@@AzAirgunner. That was a good shot too, actually all three of them were great, but especially the middle shot!

[@thepatriotsrage661]

Thanks for doing this test, some really awesome options! Do you have access to the 127gr +P+ 9x19 Ranger T and 165gr .40 Ranger T? Those against the 125gr .357Sig Ranger T would be a VERY close comparison performance wise. I'd send you both but I'm in South Africa. I've been hunting for the 125gr .357Sig Ranger T locally but so far only found the 125gr .357Sig Ranger Bonded, but they perform very similarly. Seriously, great test!

[@Lexicologist1971]

@@nicholasroberts9618 I carried the Ranger T until I saw a test on the 125 grain Gold Dot from Underwood Ammo.

[@aliman3229]

I’m in Durban. I run Winchester Ranger 125gr bonded in my G32. Very potent rounds

[@thepatriotsrage661]

@@aliman3229 Yes they are, same as what I run in my G32, only difference is I'm in Jhb. Plenty Durban guys running .357Sigs.

[@thepatriotsrage661]

@@nicholasroberts9618 I wish I could man, they're not available in my country because there is no agent. Even the Speer 125gr .357Sig loads are hard as hell to find, so I had to stick with WW Ranger Bonded 125gr. Otherwise it's Sig's V-Crown 125gr JHP or Hornady's 135gr Critical Duty.

[@thepatriotsrage661]

@@nicholasroberts9618 Hi Nick, Absolutely man! Planning on touring next year and looking hard at Florida as I have friends there. But Texas is my second option and a great one at that. Thanks for the encouragement, I think you'll find we're VERY similar in most aspects. I'd love to have you as a neighbour.

[@MichaelSmith-oi3yg]

A 357 sig vs. 10mm would be sweet.

[@AzAirgunner.]

I can make that happen😁

[@D-A-1776]

357 sig is a beast

[@jamessellers6276]

I’d like to see the same test done with a G35 and G24 both with good aftermarket 357 Sig barrels. (KKM or Alpha Wolf) And with the same Ranger T ammunition. See what that extra barrel length does for the 40 and 357. Also which at it swap barrels on the G26 and G32. It would be a pretty comprehensive test of the Ranger T in those calibers and bullet weights.

[@kennethferguson4283]

Just a thought. Have you considered testing a TMJ total metal jacket round with it's thin copper shell that flattens out much easier than FMJ when it hits something similar to flesh and bone. I am thinking this TMJ round flatting out slightly when hitting flesh would be superior to full wad cutters and hard cast type rounds against dangerous game such boar and bear. Of course you would want to use a caliber such as 357 Sig or 10mm which have enough velocity to be effective.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

The 40 Smith went through 2 jugs if you go back and watch the video you will see it.

[@em-rx1wy]

357 SIG 🏆

[@AzAirgunner.]

💪😁🤌💯

[@fbomb2077]

1st shot at gel.. The leak was from the 2nd bottle, only? Just didn't look like the first one was leaking at all. Take that back, after a moment i noticed the bubbles so has to be leaking.

[@richki.24]

the only question I have is, is day drinking acceptable ??

[@AzAirgunner.]

Lol seems to be the theme when I go out there. Always so much trash😔

[@davidslesinski4761]

Great test , using typical edc guns

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thanks buddy😁👍

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

The 9mm Paraplegic fan boys will not like these results. The 9 barely made the gel quiver while the 40 slung it almost sideways. The 9 wound track looks like you poked the gel with a pencil. The 40 wound track definitely instills confidence. The 357 Sig wound track was very impressive. You can’t go wrong when you go bigger and more powerful than the 9.

[@vernonphipps7835]

Love the test! Keep on rockin out brother!

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy!! U know it, I'll keep em coming. Appreciate the support😁👍

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Great test & comparison. I agree with you about the "spicier" 9mm. If it were lighter and faster it would surely have had a more dynamic and dramatic impact and wound(channel). However, the 9 did perform. It did properly expand and it definitely penetrated well. It's heavy for caliber weight having the lower velocity producing less energy puts it at a bit of a disadvantage on the observable damage. But it would surely be effective if put in the correct place. The 357 is the most impressive in most every category but overall bullet expansion diameter which is the 40. All are good choices based on these results. Thanks a bundle.

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you very much!! Appreciate u checkin it out buddy!!

[@louv4437]

9mm is great for Woman!

[@GoFindAsafeSpace]

Ohh shit! My mp40 might be getting a new barrel! 357 sig is brutal😮

[@ethanmac639]

ever thought of putting bones and meat in the gel

[@AzAirgunner.]

I will eventually. I just started with gel in general so still learning. But soon👍

[@chrisrayburn]

124g is the sweet spot for 9 mm +p 124g is best results IMO

[@aliman3229]

Can I be bold and suggest 127gr +P+ Talon for 9mm and 165gr for the .40 to give them some chance against the 357 Sig?

[@chico5366]

is your gel calibrated and correct temperature! the warmer the gel & celebration variances affect results. Also I fully understand the several layers of T-shirt that is pretty much a standard clothing layer for AZ but to add validity to your test and make it more relevant to real life scenarios for most of the country, you should probably use the heavy clothing protocol at least ... thanks for your time and effort.

[@TransformersHoarder]

I really don’t think any of that matters because all three projectiles were equally tested under the same condition

[@TransformersHoarder]

Let’s not compare them to other gel test let’s compare them against just each other in this test

[@jasonhartman9513]

Nice test. I'd like to see the .357 Sig with the same bullet (147) as the 9mm. Or vice versa, 125 gr 9mm with more velocity.

[@shadowwarrior314]

The 9mm +++p+++ is as good as the .45 😲… says the FIB😂

[@davidrdanner4232]

9mm, 40cal...bullet are on the heavy per caliber and the 357 sig is lite for caliber 😮 🤔 My opinion.

[@davidrdanner4232]

I agree 👍

[@steven3379]

Heck, I can't even find any volunteers to stand in front of a 22lr..this is a "dead horse" video, but thanks.

[@TransformersHoarder]

One has a higher probability of one shot stops over the others is the point. In a SD situation ever second is crucial.

[@ruderod]

Ty for the video 👍🏽

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thank you buddy!! I appreciate u checkin it out😁👍

[@kevinrichardson8859]

357sig always the 🏆...hittin with almost 100 more ft/lbs of energy than the 40 and around 200 more ft/lbs than 9mm....gotta pay for the BEST & when you want high performance!!! 357sig shittin on the common "street calibers" once again ✌ ☮ don't sleep on 357sig...specifically underwood 357sig!! 💪

[@brucemoriarty9964]

That 40 does some awful damage.

[@nawazboss5079]

How i can purchase glock g47 gen 5 mos pistol ? Dear friends help me to find it. Please please please

[@kentwilliams3326]

Ranger "T" series = Talon series. 👍

[@steemerxaxon1643]

The 357 sig is OBVIOUSLY FASTER ESPECIALLY WITH 125 GR. BULLET compared to the 147 9mm & 180Gr. 40cal. BUT I WOULDN'T GIVE A 40CAL. for Both... as far as SELF DEFENSE... That why it was in OFFICERS HOLSTERS until the PANZIES started crying!!!!!! 40CAL. RULES & I WILL ALWAYS HAVE IT

[@ethanmac639]

155gr is best for .40 s&w

[@AzAirgunner.]

155 is a fun one🌶

[@norrisdillahuntjr4570]

I always thought 165gr was the sweet spot for the 40, I also have them all including 10mm and 357sig is still my favorite

[@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS]

155gr? I beg to differ. Respectfully of course.

[@bbag5358]

@@TERMINAL-BALLISTICS 165 imo is better

[@alan-i8t]

gun type barrel

[@MrGsteele]

Suggestion: try to keep the camera steady - even on a tripod. Zoom out when moving, then stop and zoom in. Waving the camera all over the place continuously makes the viewer motion sick. I think it might help the quality and viewability of your videos, which have good content and deserve good video technique. Just a suggestion. Thanks for the video.

[@justinkase7307]

357sig wins everytime

[@dennischi6107]

Please continue using this gel. Clear ballistics gel does not react like flesh. 9mm and .44 look similar in clear ballistic but are no where the same in meat. Also cutting clear ballistic is like cutting rubber. Not like flesh at alll.

[@nikos6220]

Great test. 9mm is just as good ! LMAO

[@AzAirgunner.]

😂 Thanks buddy!!

[@TransformersHoarder]

Yeah Boy!

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thanks buddy!! 💪

[@richki.24]

so awesome ....

[@AzAirgunner.]

Thanks buddy, was a fun one for sure😁

[@pkjdm]

.40sw and 357 sig are way better than 9mm

[@Romans109-b1v]

They say 9mm is on par with .40, 357 sig.... hahahahahahaha. 9mm fanboys are pissed!

[@YattaMoyo]

180 instead of a 165 is just blasphemous.

[@44hawk28]

Absolute proof that the FBI is lying to you about 9mmm doing the same damage as 40 Smith 357 Sig 45 and all that bullshit they try and convince you about why they went to 9 m m, because they don't want to take the time to teach people how to shoot real calibers. I own a single 9 mm and I don't carry it without really warm 115 or 120 for grain ammo. And it's got a four and a half inch barrel. I've been teaching shooting since 1970 and is much better as 9 mm is today I still am very weary when I use it as my carry gun. The reason they up sell the magazine capacity is because you're going to need every one of those freaking rounds.

[@shotgun1666]

People need to buy 357sig so it will come back

[@justinkase7307]

Try and use all the same grains like all 124 grain or140grain

[@jefferythibodeaux9676]

.357 SIG

[@sidneymorales3770]

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[@PPISAFETY]

What your test shows is that while the 9mm, the .40, and the .357 SIG are all acceptable defense cartridges that will get the job done, it is not correct to say they are "all the same" as many do. Clearly the .40 and the .357 provide superior performance in terms of pure ballistics, but it is up to the individual shooter to decide if the cost of that performance is worth it in terms of recoil, weapon wear, and ammunition cost and availability. The two more powerful cartridges are likely to require more frequent practice as well. In my opinion, the 9mm is the logical choice in a compact firearm, while the .40 and .357 are at their best in a duty size gun. I think they all have their place.

[@rodneyh1947]

Just get a g23. Get 9mm and 357 sig conversion barrels both share same suppressor size. The ultimate gun for all 3 calibers in one . G23 size is more than enough to handle 40 and 357 while much more concealable.

[@PPISAFETY]

@@rodneyh1947 You're probably right. Although when I was a PD armorer I saw some pretty significant .40 caliber wear, more so than in 9mm, on our G22 issue sidearms. But that was just wear, not parts failure or anything like that. I own both a full-sized M&P and a SIG P226 now that are set up to shoot all three calibers, and don't see much in the way of wear with any of them. Having all three options came in handy in the recent ammo shortage. My Glock 19 is my daily carry gun, so I do like that size pistol. I use a .40 as my home defense gun, because if I'm going to be stuck with no retreat, I'd rather have 15 or so rounds of .40 on tap. At the least that should get me to my shotgun, lol. As for the .357 SIG, I shoot that one for the fun of it, and only outdoors because it is so damned noisy. Cheers!

[@DT-ww4gv]

All the 9mm fan's be like '🦗😅

[@Chyanne45]

A nine-member is Punky😊😊😊😊 it's nothing like a 40-member😊😊😊

[@buddysumner4022]

I’m not much of a 9mm guy but according to all the fbi and ammo company’s and doctors that study ballistic penetration is king and the 9 went deeper

[@AzAirgunner.]

Yessir, was a penetrator for sure.

[@buddysumner4022]

@Hope Browning are u a engineer or a doctor or a fbi balistion , I used to be the same way I thought speed and energy was were it’s at but after doing my research nothing I repeat nothing is more important then penetration,

[@Lexicologist1971]

No, the 9mm will never be King. Through development, it is finally adequate. Because it is weaker than 40, their weak agents can finally qualify.

[@buddysumner4022]

Let me be clear I’m a 45 guy, I carry a 45 super quit a bit and I’m am no 9mm fanboy I’m a fan of the bullit that gets the best penetration,

[@buddysumner4022]

@Hope Browning did I say any thing about a fmj , i won’t a Jhp bullit to dig as deep as it can, have u forgot a body has hard bone in it,