.40 SWC bullets

recon14 · March 1, 2013, 04:24 PM

I found some that produces 155 gr SWC for the 40. My question is...has anyone shot a SWC out of an auto and what were the issues if any? I would think they might jam bad because of feed issues but I wanted to ask..

Sevens · March 1, 2013, 04:30 PM

That was what I found. It seems to me (willing to be corrected if someone has a counter argument) that the .40 Smith & Wesson is a very modern cartridge design. This round was literally birthed in the very early 1990s and it was designed around a modern semi-auto pistol bullet shape. Whereas 9mm and .45 have been around for 100+ years, the .40 S&W has been around 20+ years.

I ran a handful of 175 grain commercially cast LSWC through my Glock 29 (with KKM .40 cal conversion barrel) and I found that they were -HIGHLY- accurate but only fed about 90-95% of the time. In my opinion, they didn't run as well as I wanted. As my "supply" of those particular bullets was extremely old stock and I don't have a huge load of them, I was simply happy to chalk it up as an experiment that I do not intend to repeat.

My next work with cast lead in the .40 S&W is going to be with these 180 grain Dardas LTC's that I bought. Dardas makes fantastic commercial cast bullets and I love 'em. They are my first choice in commercial cast. I choose not to cast myself.

http://www.dardascastbullets.com/

recon14 · March 1, 2013, 04:40 PM

Please post how they do. I was just looking around since Berry's is so backed up.

oldpapps · March 1, 2013, 07:53 PM

I must be very lucky.

I load and shoot 155g and 140g SWC in .40 S&W and have never had any problems in or is that out of half a dozen different auto loaders.

Enjoy,

OSOK

P.S. only one of the above listed weapons was a glock.

Sport45 · March 1, 2013, 09:46 PM

I've put a few 175gr SWC through a M&P 40 without any problems at all.

mxjunky78 · March 1, 2013, 10:42 PM

I too have ran 155gr MBC SWC out of my glock 22 with no problems whatsoever.

recon14 · March 2, 2013, 07:55 AM

Thanks...looks like I'll be placing an order

Ruger45LC · March 2, 2013, 12:17 PM

I'm shot many a 170gr SWC through my KKM barreled Glock with nary a problem. Good stuff!

March 1, 2013, 04:24 PM	#1
recon14 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	.40 SWC bullets I found some that produces 155 gr SWC for the 40. My question is...has anyone shot a SWC out of an auto and what were the issues if any? I would think they might jam bad because of feed issues but I wanted to ask..

March 1, 2013, 04:30 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	That was what I found. It seems to me (willing to be corrected if someone has a counter argument) that the .40 Smith & Wesson is a very modern cartridge design. This round was literally birthed in the very early 1990s and it was designed around a modern semi-auto pistol bullet shape. Whereas 9mm and .45 have been around for 100+ years, the .40 S&W has been around 20+ years. I ran a handful of 175 grain commercially cast LSWC through my Glock 29 (with KKM .40 cal conversion barrel) and I found that they were -HIGHLY- accurate but only fed about 90-95% of the time. In my opinion, they didn't run as well as I wanted. As my "supply" of those particular bullets was extremely old stock and I don't have a huge load of them, I was simply happy to chalk it up as an experiment that I do not intend to repeat. My next work with cast lead in the .40 S&W is going to be with these 180 grain Dardas LTC's that I bought. Dardas makes fantastic commercial cast bullets and I love 'em. They are my first choice in commercial cast. I choose not to cast myself. http://www.dardascastbullets.com/ __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 1, 2013, 04:40 PM	#3
recon14 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: .40 SWC bullets Please post how they do. I was just looking around since Berry's is so backed up.

March 1, 2013, 09:46 PM	#5
Sport45 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Too close to Houston Posts: 4,196	I've put a few 175gr SWC through a M&P 40 without any problems at all. __________________ Proud member of the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association. Registered and active voter.

March 2, 2013, 07:55 AM	#7
recon14 Member Join Date: January 26, 2013 Location: Northeast, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: .40 SWC bullets Thanks...looks like I'll be placing an order

March 1, 2013, 07:53 PM	#4
oldpapps Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2011 Location: Middle America Posts: 518	I must be very lucky. I load and shoot 155g and 140g SWC in .40 S&W and have never had any problems in or is that out of half a dozen different auto loaders. Enjoy, OSOK P.S. only one of the above listed weapons was a glock.

March 1, 2013, 10:42 PM	#6
mxjunky78 Member Join Date: August 2, 2012 Posts: 61	I too have ran 155gr MBC SWC out of my glock 22 with no problems whatsoever.

March 2, 2013, 12:17 PM	#8
Ruger45LC Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 768	I'm shot many a 170gr SWC through my KKM barreled Glock with nary a problem. Good stuff!

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