.40 S&W

1990 · 1 firearm in catalog

Also known as: 10mm Auto Short, .40 Smith & Wesson

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter10.16 mm (0.400")
Base Diameter10.77 mm (0.424")
Case Length21.59 mm (0.850")
Overall Length28.96 mm (1.140")
Max Pressure225 MPa (35,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight11.66 g (180 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity320 m/s (1050 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy597 J (440 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1990

Firearms chambered in .40 S&W

Cartridge family

Parent cartridge: 10mm Auto