Question 1

How much does .40 S&W FMJ cost?

Accepted Answer

.40 S&W FMJ runs $0.25–0.40/rd for brass-cased loads — more than 9mm but less than .45 ACP. Federal American Eagle, Blazer Brass, and Winchester White Box are common range options. The 180gr FMJ is the standard range weight.

Question 2

Is .40 S&W being discontinued?

Accepted Answer

.40 S&W is not being discontinued but its popularity has declined significantly since the FBI switched back to 9mm in 2015. Most law enforcement agencies have followed suit. Ammunition is still widely available and production continues from all major manufacturers.

Question 3

Why is .40 S&W declining in popularity?

Accepted Answer

Modern 9mm JHP has closed the terminal performance gap with .40 S&W while offering higher capacity, less recoil, and lower cost. The FBI's 2014 study concluded that 9mm was equally effective, leading most agencies to switch back. This has reduced .40 S&W demand and production volume.

Product Line	Grain	Count	Typical CPR
Blazer Brass .40	180gr	50	$0.25–0.35
Federal American Eagle .40	180gr	50	$0.25–0.38
Winchester White Box .40	165gr	50	$0.25–0.36

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