
Statistics on various .40S&W defense loads

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     Brand           Name        Weight  Muzzle Velocity  Muzzle Energy
                                          (feet/second)   (foot-pounds)
 
 American Ammo ADE-HP            180gr         990             391
 
 Black Hills   JHP               180gr         906             328
 
 Cor-Bon       JHP               135gr        1,325            526
 
 El Dorado     Starfire          155gr        1,160            463
 
 Federal       Hyrda-Shok        155gr        1,140            445
 Federal       Hyrda-Shok        165gr         975             348
 Federal       Hyrda-Shok        180gr         985             390
 
 Hornady       HP/XTP            180gr         950             361
 Hornady       HP/XTP            155gr        1180             479
 
 Remington     Golden Saber BJHP 165gr        1,150            485
 Remington     Golden Saber BJHP 180gr        1,015            412
 
 Speer         Gold Dot          155gr        1,175            475
 Speer         Gold Dot          180gr         985             475
 
 Triton        JHP               165gr        1,125            463
 Triton        Quik-Shok         135gr        1,300            507
 
 Winchester    Silvertip         155gr        1,119            431
 Winchester    Subsonic JHP      180gr        1,010            408
 Winchester    SXT               180gr        1015             412



You've probably noticed that there are no "one-shot stop" statistics
listed. This is because I personally don't put much stock in them. However,
those interested can check out Tim Lau's .40S&W Stopping Power Page.

Still don't know which load to use in a carry or house gun? Click here for
some advice.



This is the Unofficial .40S&W Web Page version 1.1 Last updated 1/19/96
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