Maximum range the bullets will fly and still be dangerous? Probably 2 miles or about 3 kilometers. But if you mean the maximum range that you can expect to hit a man-sized target with just one or two shots, with the bullet still having enough velocity to do what you want it to do to that enemy, then that maximum distance would be about 50 yards or 50 meters.
Maximum range of a .40 cal pistol is about 960 meters. ACCURATE range is about 50 meters.
50m
About 50 meters.
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The Kel Tec in .40 is probably your best best.
40 USD or so
Best to ask a gunsmith for help
.40 cal hollow points. That is what they practice with also.
5-250 USD or so
If you go to S&W's website you can get a manual for free.
Depends on model and condition. Sort of like "How much is a Ford car?"
No one answer- usually 2-3 letters, and they vary depending on the model.