.40 S&W Ammo
- In StockPMC Bronze 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (40E)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive
$31.05 - In StockWINCHESTER USA 40SW 165Gr Full Metal Jacket 100rd/Box Ammo (USA40SWVP)Consistent Accuracy trusted for target and range shootingFull Metal Jacket provides positive functioning and no expansionReduced Barrel Fouling - fewer cleanings and more range timeFull Metal ...16% off
$46.35$54.99 - In StockFEDERAL Premium Personal Defense 40 S&W 165 Grain Hydra-Shok JHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (P40HS3)Federal's unique center-post design delivers controlled expansion and the notched jacket provides efficient energy transfer to penetrate barriers while retaining stopping power The FEDERAL ...
$38.16 - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 180 Grain TMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (AE40N1)The TMJ bullet jacket completely encases the lead core making it safe for indoor training applications With American Eagle you get quality and affordability. Whether you are looking for ...
$46.29 - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (AE40R1)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, 180Gr, ...
$34.22★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 155 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (AE40R2)Designed for the competition shooterThe FMJ-SWC Match bullet creates an accurate and reliable round that loads quickly to get back on target With American Eagle you get quality and affordability. ...
$37.53 - In StockFEDERAL American Eagle 40 S&W 165Gr Total Synthetic Jacket Ammo (AE40SJ1)Polymer-encapsulated Syntech bullet prevents metal-on-metal contact in the bore, eliminating copper and lead fouling, while extending barrel lifeExclusive lead-free primer formulation provides the ...
$34.22 - In StockFEDERAL Premium Personal Defense 40 S&W 180 Grain HST Ammo, 20 Round Box (P40HST1S)The choice of law enforcement agencies nationwide, Federal's HST provides near 100% weight retention through most barriersConsistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal ...
$41.15 - In StockFEDERAL Train Plus Protect 40 S&W 180Gr Verastile Hollow Point 50/Box Handgun Ammo (TP40VHP1)VHP bullet based on proven Federal hollow point designReloadable Federal brass caseExtremely reliable primerLoaded to produce consistent performance on the range and in defense situations
$45.55 - In StockFIOCCHI 40 S&W 170 Grain FMJTC Ammo, 50 Round Box (40SWA)Muzzle Velocity 1020fps
$28.13★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockFIOCCHI 40 S&W 165 Grain JHP Ammo, 50 Round Box (40SWC)Muzzle Velocity 1100fps
$31.31 - In StockFIOCCHI 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJTC Ammo, 50 Round Box (40SWD)Muzzle Velocity 1000fps
$33.89 - In StockFIOCCHI 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJTC Ammo, 50 Round Box (40SWF)Muzzle Velocity 1020fps
$32.21 - In StockPMC Bronze 40 S&W 165 Grain JHP Ammo, 50 Round Box (40B)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive
$36.66★★★★★1 review(s) - In StockPMC Bronze 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJ Battle Pack, 300 Round Pack (PMC40DBP)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive
$128.76 - In StockPMC Bronze 40 S&W 230 Grain FMJ Battle Pack, 250 Round Pack (PMC45ABP)Brass CasedBoxer primedReloadableNon corrosive6% off
$117.75$124.95 - In StockREMINGTON UMC 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (L40SW3)Reliable, affordable loads for the high-volume shooterFor practice, target shooting or training exercisesNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases The Union Metallic ...
$37.53 - In StockREMINGTON UMC 40 S&W 165 Grain FMJ Ammo, 50 Round Box (L40SW4)Reliable, affordable loads for the high-volume shooterFor practice, target shooting or training exercisesNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases The Union Metallic ...
$37.53 - In StockREMINGTON UMC 40 S&W 180 Grain FMJ Ammo, 100 Round Box (L40SW3B)Reliable, affordable loads for the high-volume shooterFor practice, target shooting or training exercisesNew production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases The Union Metallic ...
$55.97 - In StockREMINGTON Ultimate Defense 40 S&W 180 Grain BJHP Ammo, 20 Round Box (HD40SWBN)Loaded with a BJHP bulletDeliver massive expansion and deep penetrationNon-corrosive, new production in reloadable, nickel plated 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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