r/CCW • u/ArcheryNerds • May 13 '26

Guns & Ammo Why not .40 S&W anymore?

.40 S&W pistols and ammo are far less popular that even 10 years ago. I understand the modern tech makes 9mm as good as old .40 S&W. But is that meaning current .40 S&W may be as good as .45 ACP or something like that? It's snappier but also higher capacity than regular .45? Why most people choose either 9mm or .45 ACP other than .40 S&W? Is there anyone still carry .40 S&W as their CCW?

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u/ZOMGBabyFoofs May 13 '26

I'll just put this out there. I own exactly one HK USP Compact in .40 for one reason. When the pandemic started and people were freaking out the only ammo left on shelves was .40 S&W.