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Handgun Cartridge Comparison

.40 Smith & Wesson vs. Ten Millimeter: The Ultimate Showdown

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The Cartridge’s Genesis .40 S&W Origins The .40 Smith & Wesson (.40 S&W) emerged from a period of critical evaluation within law enforcement. Following incidents involving a perceived lack of stopping power with the 9mm, the law enforcement community sought a cartridge that could deliver a greater impact. Born from a collaboration between Smith & … Read more

10mm vs. 40 Caliber: Choosing the Right Handgun Cartridge for Your Needs

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Unveiling the Origins: A Look at History The Ten-Millimeter Auto’s Genesis The ten-millimeter Auto’s story begins in the late nineteen seventies, when firearms designer Whit Collins, working on a new design of semi automatic pistol and a new cartridge in general, conceived the idea of a high-powered cartridge that could deliver significant power in a … Read more

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