Aliases
Summary
The .40 S&W (AKA: .40 Auto, .40 Short, 10x22mm ) is a Center Fire cartridge with a Bullet Diameter of 0.4 in” (10.16mm) that is primarily used in Pistols. The .40 S&W originated in The United States in 1990. The .40 S&W also has a case length of 0.85 in” (21.59mm) and an overall length of 1.135 in” (28.83mm).
Cartridge Details
- Year:
- Origin:
- Cartridge Type:
- Application:
- Bullet Diameter:
- Neck Diameter:
- Shoulder Diameter:
- Base Diameter:
- Rim Diameter:
- Rim Thickness:
- Case Length:
- Overall Length:
- Case Capacity:
- Primer:
- Max Pressure:
- CIP:
- CIP Proof:
- 1990
- The United States
- Rimless, Straight
- Pistols
- 0.4 in” (10.16mm)
- 0.423 in” (10.74mm)
- 0.4231 in” (10.75mm)
- 0.424 in” (10.77mm)
- 0.424 in” (10.77mm)
- 0.06 in” (1.4mm)
- 0.85 in” (21.59mm)
- 1.135 in” (28.83mm)
- 19.3 gr H20 (1.25 cm3)
- Center Fire (Small Pistol)
- 35000 psi (241 MPa)
- 225 MPa (32633 psi)
- ~293 MPa (42424 psi)
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