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 9mmcaliber. 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. 

This text is based on information from “Cartridges of the World”, Hodgdon reloading manual, the cartridge designer and/or own resources.

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