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A handgun cartridge that is very popular for self-defense and is increasingly being used in police service pistols.  Smith and Wesson developed the .40 S&W round off of the 10mm round in order to fill a large gap in [stopping power] between the 9mm and a .45 ACP.  Unlike other rounds, .40 S&W bullets feature a flat tip as opposed to a smooth conical tip as seen in a 9mm.  The bullets were designed this way so more surface contact will be made with the bullet's target.  The .40 travels at very high [velocities], giving the shooter quite a bit of recoil when the gun is fired.  However, this additional velocity makes the bullet ideal for [shooting through] light cover such as car doors or windshields.

Data compiled from police shooting incidents put the .40 S&W at a 96% chance of stopping an attacker with one shot, proving it's value as a formidable defense cartridge.  Cheaper than .45 ACP rounds, yet just as effective in getting the job done, the .40 S&W has seen great commercial success.

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