.40 Smith & Wesson
Developed by Olin (Winchester) and Smith
& Wesson, the new .40 S&W is destined to become the sensation of
the 90's. This cartridge is slightly shorter with less case capacity than
the 10mm Auto. It is capable of producing real stopping power without excessive
recoil and all in a very compact pistol.
The .40 S&W has been adopted by various police agencies, including the
California Highway Patrol, after extensive testing proved it was much superior
to the 9mm
caliber. Recoil is not much more than a
9mm, so the
average person would be able to handle its mild recoil easily.
Standard law enforcement loading is a 180 grain bullet at 950 fps from a
4 inch barrel, however bullet weights from 150 to 200 grain can be used with
excellent results.
Source: Hodgdon Data Manual, 26th Edition
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