Lindcott Armory Compare / .40 S&W vs .40 Super
Cartridge comparison
.40 S&W vs .40 Super
.40 Super is faster (1,500 vs 1,200 fps); .40 Super carries more energy (799 vs 500 ft·lb); .40 Super recoils less.
.40 S&W →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.40 Super →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .40 S&W | .40 Super | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1990 | 1997 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.4″ | 0.4″ |
| Case length | 0.85″ | 0.988″ |
| Velocity | 1,050–1,200 fps | 1,200–1,500 fps |
| Energy | 400–500 ft·lb | 527–799 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 35,000 psi | 37,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–15 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .40 S&W faster than .40 Super?
- .40 Super is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .40 S&W hit harder than .40 Super?
- .40 Super carries more muzzle energy (799 vs 500 ft·lb).