Lindcott Armory Compare / 10mm Auto vs .40 S&W
Cartridge comparison
10mm Auto vs .40 S&W
10mm Auto is faster (1,400 vs 1,200 fps); 10mm Auto carries more energy (750 vs 500 ft·lb); .40 S&W recoils less.
10mm Auto →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.40 S&W →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| 10mm Auto | .40 S&W | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1983 | 1990 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.4″ | 0.4″ |
| Case length | 0.992″ | 0.85″ |
| Velocity | 1,050–1,400 fps | 1,050–1,200 fps |
| Energy | 450–750 ft·lb | 400–500 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 37,500 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 14–22 ft·lb | 10–15 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is 10mm Auto faster than .40 S&W?
- 10mm Auto is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does 10mm Auto hit harder than .40 S&W?
- 10mm Auto carries more muzzle energy (750 vs 500 ft·lb).