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Old September 23, 2012, 07:52 AM   #3
Screwball
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Join Date: May 16, 2012
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The .40 power level is what the FBI decided would make the cartridge optimal for agent use. S&W found they could shorten the case and make it the same length as a 9mm, to use a similar frame, and thus the .40 was born. The point that the .40 is out there is the main reason for the lack of 10mm interest.

As was mentioned, cost is a factor. You will pay more for 10mm than .40, but most factory loads are very similar to .40 performance. Why spend more, and have a longer cartridge (longer grip), which performs about the same? You want better performance, it will cost you with factory ammo.

It is mostly a collectible package, unless you reload, which can bring the 10mm's potential out. I don't reload, but will not sell my S&W 1006. Waiting for the conversion barrel project on S&W Forum to complete so I can shoot .40 and .357 SIG out of the gun, as well.
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