Lindcott Armory Compare / .40 Super vs .400 Cor-Bon
Cartridge comparison
.40 Super vs .400 Cor-Bon
.40 Super is faster (1,500 vs 1,350 fps); .40 Super carries more energy (799 vs 546 ft·lb).
.40 Super →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.400 Cor-Bon →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .40 Super | .400 Cor-Bon | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1997 | 1997 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.4″ | 0.401″ |
| Case length | 0.988″ | 0.898″ |
| Velocity | 1,200–1,500 fps | 1,200–1,350 fps |
| Energy | 527–799 ft·lb | 432–546 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 37,000 psi | 35,000 psi |
| Recoil | 5–8 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .40 Super faster than .400 Cor-Bon?
- .40 Super is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,350 fps.
- Does .40 Super hit harder than .400 Cor-Bon?
- .40 Super carries more muzzle energy (799 vs 546 ft·lb).