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Smith and Wesson. It's the manufacturer who developed the caliber, a frequent practice in the firearm industry.

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Q: What does S and W mean after 40 caliber?
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What is the Difference between a 40 caliber CAP and a 40 caliber S and W bullet?

40 cal ACP (not CAP) is the same as 40 cal. S&W. ACP refers to 'automatice cartridge pistol' wheras S&W refers to Smith and Wesson, who also make the 40 cal. cartridge....


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My gun is a .40 S&W. Thanks for asking.


How do you disassemble a 40 caliber s and w automatic pistol?

You can request a manual for free at the S&W website.


What is Decibel level of a 40 caliber hand gun?

.40 S&W 156 dB


How do you find out the age of your 40 caliber sw pistol?

Call S&W with the sn and they will tell you.


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What is the age and value of the smithwesson 40 caliber model 4006 serial number vaa6654?

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How do you breakdown a 40 caliber smith and Wesson?

Go to S&W's web site and request a owner's manual.


Which caliber is from largest to smallest a 380 caliber a 32 caliber and a 40 caliber?

.40 S&W cartridge, bullet diameter = .401" .380 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .355-.356" .32 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .311 - .312"


What is the SW in a 40 caliber gun that is NOT a smith and Wesson model?

When referring to the .40 caliber cartridge, SW always stands for Smith and Wesson, regardless of the brand of the gun, because the .40 S&W cartridge was designed by Smith and Wesson. The offical name of the cartridge is .40 S&W, just like the official name of the .45 is .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol). People have a habit of leaving off things they don't think are important, so the .40 S&W is commonly called just "40."


What does 40 cal smith and Wesson mean?

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Can you shoot a 40 cal S and W bullet from a 9 caliber gun?

No, never attempt to fire ammunition in a weapon it was not designed for!.