Description
Product Summary
Liberty Ammunition 40 SW Civil Defense 40 S&W 60GR Lead-Free 20 Rounds Ammunition
Liberty Ammunition 40SW Civil Defense 40 S&W 60GR Lead-Free 20 Box/50 Case
The Civil Defense .40 S&W delivers a high performance, lead-free 60-grain
projectile at velocities greater than 2000 FPS and over 500 FPE kinetic
energy. Increased fragmentation generates significant results in terminal
effects, and reduced felt recoil allows for better follow-up shots. At 25
meters, Civil Defense achieves less than 2 inches dispersion with 12 inches
of penetration.
Caliber: 40 Smith & Wesson
Bullet Type: Nickel-Plated Copper
Bullet Weight: 60 GR
Muzzle Energy: 533 ft lbs
Muzzle Velocity: 2000 fps
Rounds Per Box: 20 Rounds Per Box, 50 Boxes Per Case
Game Category: Personal Defense
Casing Material: Brass
Manufacturer: LIBERTY AMMUNITION
Model: 40SW
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.Designed by Winchester and introduced by Winchester and Smith & Wesson in 1990, the 40 S&W was designed as a “compromise” semiautomatic pistol cartridge that would offer more performance than the 9mm Luger (9×19)…but would produce less recoil and allow higher magazine capacity than the 45 ACP. Few compromises in the firearms world have ever worked as well. From a manufacturing standpoint many pistols designed for the 9mm could be re-engineered to handle the larger cartridge; in a short time it has become a standard issue in the law enforcement community. Using a .400-inch bullet of from 135 to 180 grains from a .850-inch cae, the .40 S&W produces up to 1205 fps, and although recoil is greater than the 9mm, it is easier to shoot than the 45 ACP, and its greater velocity and smaller bullet diameter aid penetration. — Craig Boddington
