.40 S&W

1990 · Smith & Wesson / Winchester · 192 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .40 Smith & Wesson

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter10.17 mm (0.400")
Neck Diameter10.77 mm (0.424")
Base Diameter10.77 mm (0.424")
Case Length21.59 mm (0.850")
Overall Length28.83 mm (1.135")
Max Pressure241 MPa (35,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight11.66 g (180 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity355 m/s (1165 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy735 J (542 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1990

Firearms chambered in .40 S&W

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