.40 S&W Ammo
- In StockFIOCCHI 40 S&W 155 Grain XTPHP Ammo, 25 Round Box (40XTP25)Muzzle Velocity 1160fps
$35.26 - In StockG2 RESEARCH RIP .40 S&W 115Gr HP 20Rd Box Ammo (RIP-40S&W)Non-corrosiveReloadableBrass Cased20 rounds box G2 RESEARCH RIP Ammo, .40S&W, 9 Fragment, 115Gr, 20 Rd Box (RIP-40S&W) The Radically Invasive Projectile is a state of the art solid copper ...
$49.54 - In StockSIG SAUER Elite Performance 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo 50 Round Box (E40SB2-50)Designed to match Sig V-Crown ammunitionHigh Quality componentsReloadable brass cases
$37.10 - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo, 100 Round Box (AE40R100)Designed for the competition shooterThe FMJ-SWC Match bullet creates an accurate and reliable round that loads quickly to get back on target FEDERAL American Eagle .40 S&W Ammo, FMJ, 180 Gr, 100 ...
$45.31★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockMAGTECH 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Flat Ammo, 50 Round Box (40B)The ideal choice for recreational target shooting and extended training sessions at the rangeWhen you want great value without sacrificing quality and performance, you can rely on Sellier & Bellot ...31% off
$21.99$31.70 - In StockSELLIER & BELLOT 40 S&W 180Gr FMJ Handgun Ammo (SB40B)AccuratePositive functioningNo barrel leadingNo expansionManufacturered to CIP specifications18% off
$20.49$24.99★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockHORNADY Critical Defense 40 S&W 165 Grain FTX Ammo, 20 Round Box (91340)The patented Flex Tip technology used in Critical Defense ammunition eliminates the clogging and inconsistency that often plagues hollow point bulletsAll Critical Defense ammunition is loaded in ...
$39.58 - In StockPMC Bronze 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (40D)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive PMC .40 S&W Ammo, Full Metal Jacket, 165 Gr, 50 Rd Box (40D) All PMC cartridges pass rigorous inspection at our electronic powder-check station, ...
$31.42★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockHORNADY Custom Pistol 40 S&W 155 Grain XTP Ammo, 20 Round Box (9132)All Hornady Custom pistol ammo is loaded with either the famous Hornady XTP (Extreme Terminal Performance) bullet, FMJ or our new FTX bulletHornady produces most of the brass for Hornady Custom ...
$35.32 - In StockHORNADY American Gunner 40 S&W 180 Grain XTP Ammo, 20 Round Box (91364)The American Gunner line is a collection of tried-and-true, versatile loads that are popular with shooting, hunting or self-defense needsMade in the USA with premium components, American Gunner ...
$32.45 - In StockHORNADY Critical Duty 40 S&W 175 Grain FlexLock Ammo, 20 Round Box (91376)The patented Flex Tip that initiates consistent expansion every single time while preventing any cloggingHeavy duty InterLock band that locks the jacket and core togetherCannelured bullet with ...
$40.00 - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (AE40R3)Designed for the competition shooterThe FMJ-SWC Match bullet creates an accurate and reliable round that loads quickly to get back on target The FEDERAL American Eagle Ammunition, 40SW, 165Gr, ...
$37.53★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockSIG SAUER Elite V-Comp 40 S&W 165 Grain JHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (E40SW1-20)Jacketed Hollow Point CenterfireDelivers exceptional on-target energy, maximum weight retention, and optimal expansion at all effective distancesV shaped jacket skives and scores provide ...
$23.65 - In StockMAGTECH 40 S&W 180 Grain JHP Ammo, 50 Round Box (40A)Jacketed Hollow Point projectiles are designed to deliver consistent and devastating expansionAn ideal combination of accuracy, expansion, and penetration makes the projectile a perfect personal ...
$30.92 - In StockMAGTECH 40 S&W 160 Grain LSWC Ammo, 50 Round Box (40C)Very popular choice for practice and target shootingThe versatile design produces excellent accuracy and delivers precision paper-cutting performanceSemiWadcutter projectiles tend to have similar ...
$45.57 - In StockMAGTECH 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJ Flat Ammo, 50 Round Box (40G)The ideal choice for recreational target shooting and extended training sessions at the rangeWhen you want great value without sacrificing quality and performance, you can rely on Sellier & ...
$31.47 - In StockMAGTECH 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Flat Ammo, 50 Round Box (40PS)The ideal choice for recreational target shooting and extended training sessions at the rangeWhen you want great value without sacrificing quality and performance, you can rely on Sellier & ...
$37.32 - In StockMAGTECH Clean Range 40 S&W 180 Grain FEB Ammo, 50 Round Box (CR40A)Deliver great accuracy and no barrel leading or bullet expansionThe complete cartridge features high tech, leadfree primers and fully encapsulated projectiles, which eliminate exposure to lead and ...
$43.51 - In StockSIG SAUER Elite Performance 40 S&W 180 Grain JHP Ammo 20 Round Box (E40SW2-20)Designed to match Sig Full Metal Jacket ammunitionHigh Quality componentsReloadable nickel-plated brass cases
$33.69 - In StockSIG SAUER Elite Performance 40S&W 180 Grain V-Crown JHP Ammo 50 Round Box (E40SW2-50)Designed to match Sig Full Metal Jacket ammunitionHigh Quality componentsReloadable nickel-plated brass cases
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The story of the .40 S&W cartridge development begins with a tragic incident. In 1986, a shootout took place between bank robbers and FBI agents during which two agents were killed and five were wounded. Such a horrible turn of events was blamed upon the .38 Special revolver lacking stopping power. It took 6 and 12 bullets to take both criminals down. Toxicological reports showed that several bullets entered vital areas but didn’t make it to the vital organs. Besides, revolvers have two major disadvantages compared to semi-auto pistols: less capacity and slower reloading.
.40 S&W was developed from the 10mm cartridge. Powerful and effective as the conventional 10mm is, it gives stout recoil which makes a handgun hard to control. After some testing, the FBI concluded that a 10mm round with a 180-grain bullet and velocity of 1,000 fps was perfect. Smith & Wesson was contracted to create such a cartridge, and the result was .40 S&W having reduced (from .992 in to .850 in) case length.
.40 S&W makes a middle point between the other two popular pistol rounds - 9mm Lugar and .45 ACP. Its overall length is slightly less than that of the 9mm cartridge which allows for use with a 9mm handgun. Compared to 9mm and .45, .40 falls right in the middle providing greater capacity than .45 and greater stopping power than 9mm.
However, due to higher velocity and chamber pressure, the .40 S&W cartridge gives a shooter a more felt recoil. At the same time, it produces a quicker recoil impulse which can ensure better control to some shooters.
One more thing worth noting. Many producers use a 9mm frame for .40 S&W pistols, and as it is not designed to withstand the recoil force of .40 S&W rounds, it causes the spring to wear faster. So be sure to check your handgun systematically.
Though not widely used in law enforcement anymore, .40 S&W ammo is still one of the best for self-defense. With a handgun fed with rounds that hit like .45 and carry like 9, you’ll feel safe.
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