10mm auto vs .40 S&W: The History of .40 Caliber Pistol Cartridges | The Dead Calibers Archive

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Recently the 10mm Auto cartridge has seen a resurgence in popularity, but this hasn't always been the case. It was not that long ago that 10mm was out of fashion and .40 S&W was considered the more practical .40 caliber cartridge. But why the reversal today? We'll we'll take a look at the history of the 10mm and how it's intertwined with the .40 S&W as well as other .40 wildcat cartridges that failed to catch on.

We dive deep into the history and maybe even show you that your favorite 10mm loading might not be what you think.

While you may be familiar with the 10mm Auto and the

Topics covered:

○ History & Origins: From early experiments with .40 caliber cartridges to the first screaming hot 10mm auto loadings, to how the FBI ended up spurring the creation of .40 S&W with it's 10mm Auto testing.

○ Iconic 10mm Pistols: A look at classic and modern handguns chambered in 10mm (Colt Delta Elite 1911, Glock 20, S&W Model 1076, and the iconic Bren Ten).

○ Performance: Ballistic comparison of 10mm vs .40 S&W – muzzle energy and velocity.

○ Modern Relevance: Why some shooters are rediscovering 10mm for hunting and self-defense, while law enforcement embraced – and eventually moved away from – the .40 S&W.

○ Mythbusting: Is 10mm Auto really the hand cannon round that you think it is? Or does .40 S&W have some practical advantages that made the FBI choose it over the 10mm Auto?

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