What has more recoil 40 or 10mm?

40 S&W pistol produces around 10 ft-lbs of recoil for most loadings, double that of 9mm. As a compromise, the FBI down-loaded 10mm to slightly less than Cooper’s original specifications, around 975 to 990 fps and just under 400 ft-lbs of energy. 40 S&W was born.

Is a 10mm more powerful than a 40?

The larger and faster 10mm will give 624 foot-pounds of muzzle energy when sending a 180-grain bullet at 1,250 fps, while the . 40 S&W drops that figure to 400 foot-pounds with its 1,000 fps velocity, making for a rather significant difference.

Does a .40 have more recoil?

40 caliber will be a little slower in velocity. The . 40 also delivers more felt recoil and has a slightly higher recoil velocity.

How much recoil does a 40 have?

What is Recoil?

Cartridge	Bullet Weight (gr)	Recoil Energy (ft lbs)
40 S&W	165	6.5
40 S&W	180	6.3
10mm	165	8.7
44 Special	180	3.9

Is 10mm more powerful than 45 ACP?

The 10mm has a faster velocity and energy than the . 45ACP. But the 45 gives great diameter and has stood the test of time. Maximum damage becomes very handy when you’re in dangerous situations and the 45 is going to give you the largest bullet expansion.

Does .40 or .45 have more recoil?

40 overall has the most recoil energy. It also has fastest acceleration of the gun’s recoil motion. The . 45 fires, the gun accelerates slower but reaches greater speed.

What caliber has most recoil?

Recoil is 172 foot-pounds.

• The recoil of a T-Rex is no joke.
• Measuring up the .600 Nitro Express.
• A close look at the .460 Weatherby.
• The .475 A&M Magnum kicks with more than 100 foot-pounds of recoil.
• The .700 Holland and Holland produces 160 foot-pounds of recoil force.
• The .50 BMG (far left) dwarfs other ammo.

What is the difference between a 40mm and a 10mm?

Capacity is equal, because the width is virtually the same .424 for the 40 and .425 for the 10mm. The 10mm (0.96 rr*) has significantly more recoil than the 40 (0.74 rr*).

Is the 40 S&W better than the 9mm?

While the debate continues to rage – among shooter and writers as well—regarding the 9mm and the .45 ACP, the .40 S&W continues to bridge the gap between the two. Within the bore diameter, the 10mm and .40 S&W are two very different cartridges, giving different performance levels.

How many rounds does a Smith and Wesson 40 have?

The 40 is nothing more than a short 10mm, in fact the 10mm is it’s parent case having been developed in the 80’s for the FBI. Problem was however the round was to “hot” for most of the agents to handle so they settled for slightly less “kicky” 40 Smith & Wesson. 10mm – In a standard GLOCK 20 (10mm) the capacity is 15 rounds.

How many rounds does a 10mm Glock hold?

10mm – In a standard GLOCK 20 (10mm) the capacity is 15 rounds. 40 Smith & Wesson – In a standard Glock 22 (40 S&W) the capacity is 15 rounds. Capacity is equal, because the width is virtually the same.424 for the 40 and.425 for the 10mm.