10mm Auto history and comparison to .40 S&W

10mm auto vs .40 S&W: The Brother War | The Dead Calibers Archive

We begin with origins – the 10mm Auto was introduced in 1983, and after the FBI’s notorious 1986 Miami shootout (which exposed the limits of ammo at the time), Smith & Wesson/Winchester developed the shorter .40 S&W round in 1990 to meet the FBI’s performance expectations. However, there’s much more to this story and we dive into some of the earliest 10mm/.40 Caliber pistol cartridge experiments and how we ended up with the 10mm Auto and the .40 S&W we know today.

Anders Herzberg June 14, 2025

Unstoppable 7.62x51mm NATO: A Powerful Look at Its Past, Present, and Future

Condition The “Battle Rifle” Caliber Few cartridges in modern history have proven as versatile—or as enduring—as 7.62x51mm NATO. First introduced in the 1950s, this .30-caliber powerhouse quickly became a go-to round for militaries worldwide, serving in rifles, machine guns, and later specialized sniper platforms. At the same time, civilian shooters

Anders Herzberg February 4, 2025

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10mm auto vs .40 S&W: The Brother War | The Dead Calibers Archive

Unstoppable 7.62x51mm NATO: A Powerful Look at Its Past, Present, and Future

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