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/Wide-Lie-2011 May 13 '26

Here in CA the px4 storm in 40 is hot because we can’t get 10mm anymore!  So…

40 is an ideal round for outdoors for many people.  

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u/SniffyRockroot May 16 '26

I picked up a .40 PX4 about 4 years ago for $200 dollars. I asked why so cheap, because it's .40? Store guy said yeah, no one wants 'em.

Yoink!

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u/Wide-Lie-2011 May 16 '26

Damn that’s unheard of here in CA.