40 S&W

The 40 S&W (aka ".40 cal") was developed after the FBI deemed the 10mm’s recoil to be a little too snappy for some of its … let’s say “more delicate” agents. This cartridge is especially popular for self-defense (See our top defensive ammo picks for 40 S&W here). 40 SW Bullet weights ranging from 105 to 200 grains are available, although many agree that 165 or 180 grains is optimal for personal protection. We work to keep bulk and defensive options ready for sale. You'll see our in-stock options below.
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  1. 50rds - 40 S&W Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 180gr. TMJ Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Speer Lawman Clean-Fire 180gr. TMJ Ammo
    $20.95
    $0.42/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    400
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1000
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  2. 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 180gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 180gr. HP Ammo
    $209.95
    $0.42/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    408
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1010
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  3. 1000rds – 40 S&W Sellier & Bellot 180gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Sellier & Bellot 180gr. JHP Ammo
    $419.95
    $0.42/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    379
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    974
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  4. 50rds - 40 S&W CCI Blazer Brass 180gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W CCI Blazer Brass 180gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $0.44/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    154 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    388
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    985
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  5. 50rds - 40 S&W Federal American Eagle 165gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Federal American Eagle 165gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $0.44/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    136 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    468
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1130
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  6. 50rds - 40 S&W Speer Lawman 180gr. TMJ Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Speer Lawman 180gr. TMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $0.44/ppr

    56 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    388
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    985
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  7. 50rds - 40 S&W PMC 180gr. FMJ Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W PMC 180gr. FMJ Ammo
    $21.95
    $0.44/ppr

    157 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose (FMJFN)
    Muzzle Energy
    388
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    985
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  8. 50rds – 40 S&W Winchester USA Ready 165gr. FMJ FN Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Winchester USA Ready 165gr. FMJ FN Ammo
    $21.95
    $0.44/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose (FMJFN)
    Muzzle Energy
    412
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1060
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  9. 50rds – 40 S&W Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 180gr. TMJ Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 180gr. TMJ Ammo
    $22.95
    $0.46/ppr

    120 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Total Metal Jacket (TMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    400
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1000
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  10. 300rds - 40 S&W PMC 165gr. FMJ-FP Sealed Battle Pack Ammo 300rds - 40 S&W PMC 165gr. FMJ-FP Sealed Battle Pack Ammo
    $140.00
    $0.47/ppr

    9 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    358
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    989
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  11. 50rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 180gr. HP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 180gr. HP Ammo
    $23.95
    $0.48/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    100 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 3 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    408
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1010
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  12. 500rds - 40 S&W Remington UMC 165gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 40 S&W Remington UMC 165gr. FMJ Ammo
    $243.95
    $0.49/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
    Muzzle Energy
    484
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1150
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  13. 50rds - 40 S&W PMC 165gr. Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W PMC 165gr. Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo
    $25.95
    $0.52/ppr

    157 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    396
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1040
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  14. 50rds - 40 S&W Magtech 160gr. LSWC Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Magtech 160gr. LSWC Ammo
    $28.95
    $0.58/ppr

    66 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Lead Semi-Wadcutter (LSWC)
    Muzzle Energy
    484
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1165
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    160 Grain
  15. 50rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 165gr. BEB (FMJ) Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Winchester USA 165gr. BEB (FMJ) Ammo
    $32.95
    $0.66/ppr

    63 In Stock

    Bullet type
    BEB
    Muzzle Energy
    468
    Casing Type
    Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1130
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  16. 1000rds – 40 S&W Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 165gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 165gr. JHP Ammo
    $699.95
    $0.7/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    352
    Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    980
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  17. 50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot G2 180gr. JHP Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot G2 180gr. JHP Ammo
    $39.95
    $0.8/ppr

    43 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    331
    Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    910
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  18. 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 180gr. HP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 180gr. HP Ammo
    $39.95
    $0.8/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 10 Reviews

    136 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 10 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    408
    Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1010
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  19. 50rds - 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 180gr. HP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 180gr. HP Ammo Video
    $39.95
    $0.8/ppr

    95 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow Point
    Muzzle Energy
    420
    Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1025
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available
  20. 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo
    $39.95
    $0.8/ppr

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    79 In Stock

    ☆☆☆☆☆ 6 Reviews

    Bullet type
    Jacketed Hollow-Point (JHP)
    Muzzle Energy
    468
    Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    Muzzle Velocity
    1130
    Primer Type
    Boxer
    Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
    Ballistic Data Available

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40 S&W ballistic gel test results

We shot 28 self-defense loads of 40 S&W ammo into ballistic gel

Used firearms icon
Firearm Used S&W M&P40c
Barrel length icon
Barrel Length 3.5"
Distance target icon
Distance to Target 10 Feet
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Barrier 4-layer cloth
Ammo 5-shot average penetration depth 5-shot average diameter 5-shot average velocity
20rds - 40 S&W Barnes 140gr. TAC-XPD HP Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W Barnes 140gr. TAC-XPD HP Ammo
  11.7"
0.76" 1027
20rds – 40 S&W Black Hills 140gr. Barnes TAC-XP HP Ammo  20rds – 40 S&W Black Hills 140gr. Barnes TAC-XP HP Ammo
  11.06"
0.73" 1088
20rds – 40 S&W Black Hills 180gr. JHP Ammo  20rds – 40 S&W Black Hills 180gr. JHP Ammo
  21.98"
0.43" 957
20rds - 40 S&W Federal Hydra-Shok 165gr. HP Ammo 500rds – 40 S&W Federal Hydra-Shok 165 gr. JHP Ammo 500rds – 40 S&W Federal Hydra-Shok 165 gr. JHP Ammo
  16.7"
0.48" 960
50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 165gr. HP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Federal Premium Law Enforcement 165gr. HST JHP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Federal Premium Law Enforcement 165gr. HST JHP Ammo
  18.92"
0.68" 1037
20rds – 40 S&W Federal Personal Defense 180gr. HST Ammo 20rds – 40 S&W Federal Personal Defense 180gr. HST Ammo
  15.4"
0.72" 940
1000rds - 40 S&W Federal Premium Tactical 180gr. HST JHP Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Federal Tactical 180gr. HST Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Federal Tactical 180gr. HST  Ammo
  15.38"
0.69" 983
20rds - 40 S&W G2 Research RIP 115gr. HP LF Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W G2 Research RIP 115gr. HP LF Ammo
  10.68"
0.4" 1082
20rds - 40 S&W Hornady 180gr. XTP Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo 200rds – 40 S&W Hornady Custom 180gr. XTP Ammo 200rds – 40 S&W Hornady Custom 180gr. XTP Ammo
  23.28"
0.4" 913
20rds - 40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense 165gr. HP Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense 165gr HP Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Hornady Critical Defense 165gr HP Ammo
  18.68"
0.47" 1047
20rds – 40 S&W Hornady Critical Duty 175gr. FlexLock Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Hornady Critical Duty 175gr. FlexLock HP Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Hornady Critical Duty 175gr. FlexLock HP Ammo
  19.34"
0.47" 978
20rds - 40 S&W Magtech First Defense Justice 130gr. SCHP Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W Magtech First Defense Justice 130gr. SCHP Ammo
  13.7"
0.69" 1233
50rds - 40 S&W Remington Golden Saber Black Belt 180gr. BJHP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Remington Golden Saber Black Belt 180gr. BJHP Ammo
  20.84"
0.45" 864
20rds - 40 S&W Sig-Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition 165gr. V-Crown JHP Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W Sig-Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition 165gr. V-Crown JHP Ammo
  20.26"
0.48" 1016
1000rds - 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot LE 155gr. GDHP Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 155gr. JHP Ammo 50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 155gr. JHP Ammo
  15.08"
0.63" 1143
50rds – 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 165gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds - 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot LE 165gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds - 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot LE 165gr. JHP Ammo
  15.88"
0.62" 1080
50rds - 40 S&W Speer LE Gold Dot 180gr. HP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot 180gr. Bonded JHP Ammo 1000rds – 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot 180gr. Bonded JHP Ammo
  14.58"
0.64" 969
20rds – 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot 165gr. JHP Ammo 20rds – 40 S&W Speer Gold Dot 165gr. JHP Ammo
  17.24"
0.54" 1036
50rds - 40 S&W Winchester Silvertip 155gr. Hollow Point Ammo 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester Silvertip 155gr. Hollow Point Ammo 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester Silvertip 155gr. Hollow Point Ammo
  16.26"
0.62" 1214
20rds – 40 S&W Winchester Defender 165gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo
  16.44"
0.71" 1069
20rds – 40 S&W Winchester Defender 180gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo 20rds – 40 S&W Winchester Defender 180gr. PDX1 Bonded JHP Ammo
  17.02"
0.67" 979
20rds - 40 S&W Winchester W Train and Defend 180gr. JHP Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Winchester W Train and Defend 180gr. JHP Ammo 200rds - 40 S&W Winchester W Train and Defend 180gr. JHP Ammo
  16"
0.66" 868
50rds – 40 S&W Winchester Ranger T-Series 180gr. JHP Ammo - Law Enforcement Trade-In 500rds – 40 S&W Winchester Ranger T-Series 180gr. JHP Ammo - Law Enforcement Trade-In 500rds – 40 S&W Winchester Ranger T-Series 180gr. JHP Ammo - Law Enforcement Trade-In
  16.46"
0.74" 1118
50rds – 40 S&W Winchester Ranger T-Series 165gr. JHP Ammo - Law Enforcement Trade-In 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester Ranger Talon 165gr. HP Ammo 500rds - 40 S&W Winchester Ranger Talon 165gr. HP Ammo
  15.84"
0.73" 1127
50rds - 40 S&W Federal LE Tactical HST 180gr. HP Ammo 1000rds - 40 S&W Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 180gr. JHP Ammo 1000rds - 40 S&W Federal Premium Law Enforcement HST 180gr. JHP Ammo
  16.4"
0.72" 962
50rds - 40 S&W Federal Train + Protect 180gr. VHP Ammo 50rds - 40 S&W Federal Train + Protect 180gr. VHP Ammo
  21.72"
0.46" 914
20rds - 40 S&W Magtech 130gr. First Defense Solid Copper HP Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W Magtech 130gr. First Defense Solid Copper HP Ammo
  13.5"
0.59" 1086
20rds - 40 S&W MAGTECH Guardian Gold 155gr. HP Ammo 20rds - 40 S&W MAGTECH Guardian Gold 155gr. HP Ammo
  18.1"
0.58" 1175
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