.40 S&W
Shortened 10mm built for the FBI and police. More punch than 9mm in a standard-size pistol.
Good for: Pistol, Self-defense
A typical factory load is a 180 gr JHP bullet at about 1,000 ft/s, with roughly 400 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
180 grJHP · 4" barrelMuzzle speed
1,000 ft/sMuzzle energy
400 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
25 ydPoint-blank range
99 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Compact or full-size pistolSnappier than 9mmOn the Handgun Cartridges chart
Made for
Shortened 10mm built for the FBI and police. More punch than 9mm in a standard-size pistol.
Typical load
180 grJHP · 4" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
1,000ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
400ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.16typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
25 yd
MPBR (iron sights)
99 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 4 yd · Far zero 83 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 99 yd · Sight-in @25 2.32" high
Recommended platform
Compact or full-size pistolSnappier than 9mm
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.