The .40 short&wimpy is ballistically the same diameter and power as the 38-40, which I already reload for. From what I have read, I am not that old, it was a popular round with law enforcement in the late 1800s.Yes the so called macho FBI in their textbook example to still use in training of a Charlie Chaplin take down and lost.
Of course they had to blame someone else and that was: Oh the 9mm was too weak
Then they invented the 10mm.
I short order: these rough tough macho FBI were crying again: Our limp wrist can't handle such a huge cannon.
So then back to the drawing board and they shortened the 10mm and called it a 10mm short
Oh no the rough trough macho FBI had a problem with the name "Short" so they call it 40 cal.
I too believe, as most people did: if a 10mm is to strong for the rough tough macho FBI, many that is not for me
In ending, many have come to realize the 10mm is stronger and more powerful but find out for yourself and not believe the FBI crap able being able to handle with ease
10mm vs. 9mm — Revisiting the Handgun Cartridge Debate
- Thread starter Mike H.
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HayesGreener
Ronin
Huh?
Blackfeather
Custom
Only two problems there. (1) ya gotta convince your target to hold still while you dump 15 rounds into him.it, and (2) you’re still shooting a pretty puny round. For most folks dealing with small and comparatively weak critters a 9 (or .38, and even a .22WMR) will likely work ok. However if you are dealing with large dangerous critters (regardless of how many legs they have) bigger will inevitably provide more inducement to cease and desist per hit received. When I’m in the mountains my EDC jumps from the little 9 I usually pack to a 69 Smith with nice solid .44’s