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The .40 S&W (10.2×22mm) is a rimless pistol cartridge developed jointly by American firearms manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester in 1990. [3] 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 retrofitted into medium-frame (9 mm size) semi ...
The 4006 introduced the new .40 S&W cartridge and featured a wraparound one-piece grip made of Xenoy versus the earlier standard 2-piece grip panels, as well as low-profile 3-dot Novak sights. [citation needed] A lightweight aluminum alloy–framed S&W 4003/4043 was produced that weighed 800 grams (29 ounces) and was more comfortable to carry.
In 2010, S&W introduced the SDVE model, nearly identical to the SWVE, however with some major improvements. The SWVE was redesigned to be more similar to the Smith & Wesson M&P , with improved ergonomics, a redesigned extractor, wider slide serrations on both the front and back of the slide, a Picatinny accessory rail and an improved trigger ...
.40 S&W semi-automatic pistols (74 P).40 S&W submachine guns (6 P) Pages in category ".40 S&W firearms" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
Pages in category ".40 S&W semi-automatic pistols" The following 74 pages are in this category, out of 74 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Pages in category ".40 S&W submachine guns" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. AUG Para; B.
The Smith & Wesson Model 40 originally debuted as the Centennial in 1952 and was renamed the Model 40 in 1957. The Model 40 is chambered in .38 special and has a five-round capacity. It is a snub-nose revolver with a 1 7/8-inch barrel. It is built on Smith & Wesson's J-frame and weighs 21 oz. empty. [2]
An old .38-40 Winchester sample. It is unclear why this cartridge was introduced, as it is very similar to the .44-40 from which it was derived. It has approximately 110 ft⋅lbf (150 J) less muzzle energy, and has a muzzle velocity about 110 ft/s (34 m/s) less than the .44-40.