Generic .40 S&W Autoloader
Introduced in the late 1980s, the .40 S&W cartridge was an attempt to bridge the gap in ballistic performance between 9mm Luger and .45 ACP. The .45 S&W cartridge quickly found its niche in the American law enforcement market, and is a popular caliber for both police and civilian autoloaders. Detractors view .40 S&W handguns as compromise designs without the capacity of a 9mm Luger or the punch of a .45 ACP, while proponents argue the reverse. Capacity typically ranges from 10 to 16 rounds, with 12 as the standard.
Examples: FN Browning Hi-Power (Capacity 10+1), H&K USP (Capacity 13+1), SiG-Sauer P229, Para-Ordnance 16•40 (Capacity 16+1), Ruger P94 (Capacity 11+1), Smith & Wesson SW99
Examples: FN Browning Hi-Power (Capacity 10+1), H&K USP (Capacity 13+1), SiG-Sauer P229, Para-Ordnance 16•40 (Capacity 16+1), Ruger P94 (Capacity 11+1), Smith & Wesson SW99
Item type
Weapon, Ranged
Ranges: 25/50/100
Capacity: 12+1
Strength: 2
Size: 1/S
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