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Quoted: I have been looking at getting a back-up gun in either 40cal or 357sig. I have read different articles but still have questions. What are the pros/cons of each caliber and is one better than the other? I have shot both but on different platforms, i.e. 40cal: XD40, Walther and Sig p226 and 357sig: Tuarus revolver. The gun that I am currently considering is a Sig P229R. Any info would be great. Chances are I will get the P229R in 40cal and eventually buy a 357sig barrel.
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I heartily recommend a "back up" gun in the same caliber as your primary gun, and...if at all possible...one that can use the same magazines (if an auto) or speedloaders. Much better for staying alive.
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+1 for ikor
Georgia State Patrol gets issued the Glock 22 and Glock 27. That way, if anything happens to the primary weapon (G22), at least the full-size mags can be utilized with the G27.
On my old dept, buddy of mine got one of the Glocks chambered in 357sig. Needless to say, he was told he couldn't carry it as a primary or back-up weapon. He was on the SWAT team too. My old dept allowed us to carry 9mm, 40s&w, 45auto, and 357 magnum.
What caliber is your primary weapon? Generally, back-up guns are the same caliber or smaller than the primary. The best caliber should be your primary, not back-up. Just my $0.02