.40 S&W vs 10mm Auto - Price, Recoil & Ballistics Compared

Side-by-side price comparison with live market data

Looking for a deep dive? Read our full .40 S&W vs 10mm Auto comparison guide with ballistics, capacity, recoil, and use-case analysis.

Current Prices

Metric.40 S&W10mm Auto
Lowest Price$0.259/rd—
Midpoint (per product)$0.620/rd$1.20/rd
Range / practice midpoint$0.375/rd$0.514/rd
Defensive / premium midpoint$0.974/rd$1.27/rd
Highest Price$3.03/rd—
Products Tracked457313
Retailers3127

Prices reflect 30-day observed in-stock data across tracked online retailers. Updated daily.

.40 S&W

Observed 30-day price distribution

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

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.

10mm Auto

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for 10mm Auto ammo prices ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

Observed 30-Day Price (Per Round): median: $1.200, sample size: 7011.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 313 listings tracked across 27 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do .40 S&W and 10mm Auto midpoint prices compare?
.40 S&W shows a per-product midpoint of $0.62/rd and 10mm Auto $1.20/rd. Prices are observed across tracked online retailers and updated daily.
Should I choose .40 S&W or 10mm Auto?
The choice between .40 S&W and 10mm Auto depends on your firearm, intended use, and budget. IronScout provides pricing and availability data to help inform your decision — not recommendations. Compare current prices for both calibers on IronScout.

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