I recently purchased a Glock 29 (10mm semi-auto law enforcement model). Ammo for 10mm is a little hard to come by although not impossible and is a bit more expensive. Can I use .40 cal ammo? I've heard that they are the same size? This is my first firearm so I'm trying to learn all the little ins and outs.
2006-06-09 13:11:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
They are the same size but not the same shape. You CAN use .40 ammo in the 10mm but the gun will often jam and be unreliable. What you need to do is bring you gun to a gunsmith and have it routed out so that the ammo feeds more reliably. Also, the accuracy of your gun will take a hit because the ammo doesn't spin correctly down as it exits the gun.
If it was me, I would just find a source for the ammo and stock up. Also, try contacting some of the specialty ammo dealers like Hydrashock. Likely, they make their loads in your caliber but don't always advertise it.
2006-06-09 13:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 10mm is 1/8 inch longer than the .40 Cal. and can shoot the same bullet. In fact I have shot maybe as much .40 Cal. ammo in my 10mm's as I have 10mm. It is like shooting .38 Specials in a .357 Magnum, the .40 Cal case is 1/8 inch shorter and otherwise it is the same. A .40 Cal is a 10mm short, or the 10mm is a .40 Cal Magnum.
If you need the 10mm to do the job, it will reach out, and do the job. I have shot my S&W 1006 at 200 yards with the butt resting on a sandbag, and aiming at the top of the target backer. It has held groups of 10 to 14 inches wide by 6 inches high consistently and drops between 18 to 20 inches. Like a .41 Magnum it has enough punch at 200 yards that it is about equal to a .45 ACP at 25 yards.
2006-06-09 13:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 mm Automatics: While the .40 S&W round is slightly shorter than a 10 mm round (0.142-inches), most 10 mm pistols should be able fire .40 S&W rounds. This is not normal operation in any case but is an emergency measure. There is some additional wear and the cartridge has some shape and size differences but various handgun magazines have indicated that the weapon's wear is minimal. The weapon will have a lower feed reliability as well although will usually feed. The .40 S&W cartridges will also usually be destroyed. The Author recommends that in game terms, unless a individual uses .40 S&W rounds in a 10 mm pistol for an extended period, that there is no additional wear or chance of failure for the weapon (or give a low chance of failure of around 5% per round fired). The Author does not recommend using .40 S&W ammunition in 10 mm automatic in real life. There is also information that some automatic pistols have been designed that can chamber both rounds with no extra wear and tear. The reverse is not the case, a 10 mm round will not work in a weapon chambered for .40 S&W rounds.
2006-06-09 13:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by jibba.jabba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40 Cal Ammo
2016-09-30 06:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by murchison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my colt delta elite and my EEA witness both in 10mm. Wish I had a Bren Ten. Thanks for all the comments. I never fired 40 s on my handgun only 10mm ammo.I was told by several gunsmith that you can use 40 but not advisable. you re better off buying a 40 cal. barrel and a magazine. If you like high, velocity and knock down power, 10mm is the answer.
2015-03-24 15:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by Garcia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want to shoot .40 with the gun you should get a different barrel and magazine for the weapon. the 10mm and the .40 cal are close enough in size that the frame and slide can be used for either barrels
you can find good deals buying ammo on-line, but you need to make sure the shipping charges do not erase the cost savings.
2006-06-14 04:31:21 · answer #6 · answered by emclean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldnt do that, you shouldnt even get a gun that has 10mm, i think you should have got a 9mm or a 30. cal or 45. cal gun instead, too late though
2006-06-09 13:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jonay 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO NO NO!!!!!
Holy crap, i cant believe you asked that...
Sell the gun, get a 9mm or .40 cal.
I use a para carry 12..look into it, its a .45 but you wouldn't think from the size that it holds 12+1 and recoils like a .40 cal
2006-06-09 13:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by bk 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Sell it. Never buy a gun that takes an odd caliber. Who wants to order ammo.
2014-09-07 11:33:45 · answer #9 · answered by Genius 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a glock also mod 19, 9mm but if I were you I'd go to glock.com and find out.
2006-06-09 13:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by Iron Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋