.40 S&W

The .40 S&W category encompasses firearms chambered for the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge. Developed in the early 1990s, the .40 S&W is a popular self-defense round known for its balance between stopping power and manageable recoil. Firearms in this category include pistols and subcompact handguns designed to fire the .40 S&W cartridge. These firearms are favored by many law enforcement agencies and civilian shooters for their reliability and performance. The .40 S&W category provides a diverse selection of handguns for those seeking a more powerful option than traditional 9mm pistols.