Is the .40 S&W going to return?

[Average Joe]

Was talking with a law enforcement supply shop this morning. We got on the topic of ammunition. They are selling .40 S&W for $8 a box and having a hard time getting rid of it.

Yep that’s right a 1K case for $160 bucks. At what point will people say it’s time to start shooting .40 again because it’s so affordable? Don’t know about you, but I think I’m there!

What say you?

 

[Frack N Cylons]

At those prices I’d shoot the crap out of 40 through bargain basement police trade ins.

 

[pee wee]

What shop if I may ask for those prices?

 

[turkeydance]

well, i am a .40 fan, and it was the only pistol caliber regularly in stock during the "shortage".
currently, i am considering buying more (ammo/guns) due to the deeply discounted prices.

 

[BrettB]

I would be interested to know where that shop is - I still shoot .40

 

[Thatonedude]

Agreed on the shop. Do they sell online and ship to the Midwest?
I really don’t see .40 going anywhere soon as there are far too many in circulation. We’ll burn through store and distributor stocks and then it will become something more akin to a “niche”round they can charge a premium on. Just look at the 6.5 Carcano.

 

[Desron23]

Anyone actually shot .40 through a 10MM, I keep hearing it can be done but don't wanna be a guinea pig?
I hear you can burn through extractors on some but other than that would it ruin anything?
Am I totally ignorant?

 

[Spitball]

I will take a 40 cal over a 9mm any day, an yes you can shoot a 40 cal in a 10 mm.. I would only do it in a practice setting not as a regular CCW component… in the past I have had a very few miss feeds in my Colt Delta Elite as well as my Glock 23, after all a 40 cal is a 10mm short..if you will please list your source for the ammo. I would like to purchase a few cases…

 

[Desron23]

I will take a 40 cal over a 9mm any day, an yes you can shoot a 40 cal in a 10 mm.. I would only do it in a practice setting not as a regular CCW component… in the past I have had a very few miss feeds in my Colt Delta Elite as well as my Glock 23, after all a 40 cal is a 10mm short..if you will please list your source for the ammo. I would like to purchase a few cases…

Thanks! I'll pick some up then. $160 for 1K for plinking sounds a lot more fun than whatever 10mm costs now.

 

[mostly22lately]

Why I Shoot .40 S&W Ammunition With My Unmodified 10mm GLOCK 20 Pistol - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Next Post▶ First there was 10mm Auto. The FBI chose a watered-down loading — a 180 grain bullet at 975 fps instead of more like 1,300 fps — and a large-frame Smith & Wesson pistol through which to shoot it. By the time the contract went through, Tom Campbell, a Smith...

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I read this last year. Since my family has a no-new-calibers rule, the knowledge is academic.
However, I did use a pal's Glock 20.

 

[mostly22lately]

Thanks! I'll pick some up then. $160 for 1K for plinking sounds a lot more fun than whatever 10mm costs now.

at 16cpr, it doesn't take much to pay for a whole new pistol in 40S&W or 10mm

this is even 10cpr less than bulk 9mm ...

for the academic exercise, this pistol costs $280

Taurus G3C .40 S&W 10-Round Pistol | Academy

The Taurus G3C .40 S&W 10-Round Pistol has a 10-round capacity and a polymer grip. This pistol also has a fixed front sight, a drift adjustable rear sight and a loa...

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which means that you only have to shoot less than 3000 rounds for the ammo savings to pay for the gun

 

[Mathieu18]

Count me in. Tell me the store and I’ll start shooting .40

 

[Average Joe]

What shop if I may ask for those prices?

Dana’s police supply in Greensboro

 

[Average Joe]

Agreed on the shop. Do they sell online and ship to the Midwest?
I really don’t see .40 going anywhere soon as there are far too many in circulation. We’ll burn through store and distributor stocks and then it will become something more akin to a “niche”round they can charge a premium on. Just look at the 6.5 Carcano.

I listed the shop upstream. I do not know about their shipping policies. Can’t hurt to ask.

 

[Average Joe]

I would be interested to know where that shop is - I still shoot .40

See above.

 

[Average Joe]

Agreed on the shop. Do they sell online and ship to the Midwest?
I really don’t see .40 going anywhere soon as there are far too many in circulation. We’ll burn through store and distributor stocks and then it will become something more akin to a “niche”round they can charge a premium on. Just look at the 6.5 Carcano.

See above for the shop info

 

[Average Joe]

I will take a 40 cal over a 9mm any day, an yes you can shoot a 40 cal in a 10 mm.. I would only do it in a practice setting not as a regular CCW component… in the past I have had a very few miss feeds in my Colt Delta Elite as well as my Glock 23, after all a 40 cal is a 10mm short..if you will please list your source for the ammo. I would like to purchase a few cases…

See above for shop info

 

[pee wee]

Dana’s police supply in Greensboro

Thank you

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Long Live the .40

 

[Average Joe]

Count me in. Tell me the store and I’ll start shooting .40

See shop info above.

 

[Timfoilhat]

Dana’s police supply in Greensboro

With a name like that can you say if they sell to people without badges?

 

[Button Pusher]

Dana’s police supply in Greensboro

AKA Dana's Safety Supply?? Three locations.

 

[Thatonedude]

I listed the shop upstream. I do not know about their shipping policies. Can’t hurt to ask.

For pick up only 😡
At least no Midwest shipping.

 

[Average Joe]

With a name like that can you say if they sell to people without badges?

They mentioned a retail section. So I just assumed they would sell certain things to the public. However, it wouldn’t hurt to make a call before going to the store.

 

[Average Joe]

AKA Dana's Safety Supply?? Three locations.

Yes that’s the them. I was speaking with the Greensboro store.

 

[Button Pusher]

Yes that’s the them. I was speaking with the Greensboro store.

Market Street? AKA Southern Firearms 5221 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409

 

[Average Joe]

Market Street? AKA Southern Firearms 5221 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409

I do believe they used to be or purchased Southern Firearms. That’s the correct address.

 

[Average Joe]

AKA Dana's Safety Supply?? Three locations.

And I screwed up their name. It is Dana’s Safety Supply not Dana’s Police Supply.

 

[Get Off My Lawn]

And I screwed up their name. It is Dana’s Safety Supply not Dana’s Police Supply.

$160 PayPal coming your way.
Thanks!




🤣

 

[Jeffing65]

40 S & W isn't my favorite caliber, or be my first choice if given one.
That being said, my everyday carry is an old
Starvell (stainless) Star 31P 40 s&w.

 

[beamernc]

I would take a case or two for that price. Can't find it on the website.

 

[heavydoc]

I would be in for a case

 

[Average Joe]

I would take a case or two for that price. Can't find it on the website.

They don’t list firearms or ammo on their website. Not sure why.

 

[Car0linab0y]

Dang... too far for me; I'd like some of that

 

[brud720]

I shoot .40 on a weekly basis because its cheap now, nuff said.

 

[AR10ShooterinNC]

Anyone actually shot .40 through a 10MM, I keep hearing it can be done but don't wanna be a guinea pig?
I hear you can burn through extractors on some but other than that would it ruin anything?
Am I totally ignorant?

I have shot a bunch of 40 out of my G20.

 

[S&Wtinkerer]

If it is that cheap... less than 20 cpr for a viable self-defense cartridge is a great deal. And with all the trade-in guns floating around... but do I really need ANOTHER caliber?

 

[92G]

What better way to celebrate diversity than with ammo? Love me some .40 especially in the right pistol (HK USP, gen 5 glock, P229).

 

[falconew]

I definitely would pay 160 for 1000 rounds. My edc is a 40. So who is going there so I can give my money to?

 

[P01135809]

Anyone making a raleigh trip and want to mule me some?