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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki.40 S&W - Wikipedia

    The .40 S&W (10.2×22mm) is a rimless pistol cartridge developed jointly by American firearms manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester in 1990. The .40 S&W was developed as a law enforcement cartridge designed to duplicate performance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 's (FBI) reduced-velocity 10mm Auto cartridge which could be ...

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  3. americanhandgunner.com › discover › the-40-storyThe .40 Story - American Handgunner

    Gunsmith John French was consulted to build the gun, but first helped Collins refine the design. The resulting collaboration, named the “.40 G&A” after the masthead Collins wrote for, pushed a 180 grain, true .40 caliber lead bullet at 1,110 fps out of the customized Browning Hi-Power French built for Collins.

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  4. gunmagwarehouse.com › blog › the-rise-and-fall-ofThe Rise and Fall of the .40 S&W - The Mag Life

    Feb 2, 2024 · The .40 S&W was born, in the solid S&W 4006 pistol, which was almost immediately adopted by the trend-setting California Highway Patrol. This is the Model 410, an economy version of S&W’s 4006, the first .40 platform.

  5. pd-ammo.com › the-origin-of-the-40-sw-an-ammoThe Origin of the .40 Smith & Wesson – An Ammo History Lesson

    Nov 3, 2021 · American firearms manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester designed and debuted the .40 S&W (10 x 22mm Smith &Wesson) on January 17, 1990. This rimless pistol cartridge was developed in response to a horrific shootout between FBI agents and two serial bank robbers in Miami in 1986—albeit nearly four years later.

  6. www.americanrifleman.org › content › the-40-s-wThe .40 S&W | An Official Journal Of The NRA - American Rifleman

    Mar 5, 2013 · In 1990, the .40 S&W was unveiled as an effort between S&W and Winchester Ammunition. It could best be described as a shortened 10 mm, loaded to the same pressure as the 9 mm Luger. For those...

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  7. www.alloutdoor.com › 2017/03/22 › demise-40-caliberThe Demise of the .40 Caliber - AllOutdoor.com

    Mar 22, 2017 · Created by Winchester and Smith & Wesson, the .40 cal. was designed to fit into the scheme of things for the FBI after their disappointment with exploring the 10mm. The FBI apparently wanted the power of the 10mm, but in a shorter package. That idea developed into the .40 S&W.

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  9. wethepeopleholsters.com › blogs › newsSW40: The History of the Iconic 40 S&W - We The People Holsters

    Mar 8, 2022 · To appeal to those who prefer bullet size and energy, .40 S&W loads typically use bullets weighing 155, 165, or 180 grains — more than the 9mm. In 1997, the FBI adopted the .40-caliber Glock 22 and G23 pistols, replacing its steel-framed Smith & Wesson handguns. It’s not difficult to understand why.

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