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Last updated November 11, 2026

.40 S&W hollow point ammo prices

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .40 S&W ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .40 S&W listings, not only .40 S&W hollow point loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $0.620, lowest: $0.259, 95th-percentile high: $1.750, sample size: 10418.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $0.260.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 457 listings tracked across 31 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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.40 S&W JHP options

Product LineGrainBulletCount
Federal HST .40180grJHP50
Speer Gold Dot .40180grJHP50
Hornady Critical Duty .40175grFlexLock20

What to know

The .40 S&W JHP benefits from larger bullet diameter (.400") than 9mm (.355"), creating wider expansion. The FBI originally adopted the .40 S&W but has since transitioned back to 9mm, concluding that modern 9mm JHP closes the performance gap with less recoil and more capacity. If you carry a .40, HST and Gold Dot are proven performers with extensive LE track records.

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Frequently asked questions

Which .40 S&W hollow points have extensive law-enforcement use?
Federal HST 180gr and Speer Gold Dot 180gr are .40 S&W JHP defense loads that law enforcement agencies have used.
How does .40 S&W JHP compare to 9mm JHP for defense?
.40 S&W JHP delivers more energy than 9mm with a larger expanded diameter. However, modern 9mm JHP (HST, Gold Dot) meets FBI minimum penetration and expansion standards. The .40 S&W trade-offs are more recoil, lower capacity, and higher cost per round.
How is .40 S&W defense ammo priced?
Premium .40 S&W JHP such as Federal HST and Speer Gold Dot is typically priced slightly above 9mm JHP equivalents, reflecting lower production volume. Current observed .40 S&W prices are in the 30-day price summary at the top of this page.