.40 S&W

1990 · Winchester/Smith & Wesson · 186 firearms in catalog

Also known as: .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm

Cartridge specifications

Bullet Diameter10.16 mm (0.400")
Neck Diameter10.74 mm (0.423")
Base Diameter10.77 mm (0.424")
Case Length21.59 mm (0.850")
Overall Length28.83 mm (1.135")
Max Pressure225 MPa (35,000 psi)
Typical Bullet Weight11.66 g (180 gr)
Typical Muzzle Velocity308 m/s (1010 fps)
Typical Muzzle Energy546 J (403 ft·lbf)
Primer TypeSmall Pistol
Cartridge TypeRimless
Introduced1990

Firearms chambered in .40 S&W

Cartridge family

Parent cartridge: 10mm Auto

Derived cartridges