9mm vs .40s&w

[45calibre]

how much more is the 40 than the 9 in prices? im talking both fmj and jhps.

 

[redneckmedic]

Wolf Ammunition 9mm Luger 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket Steel Case Berdan Primed Box of 50
Product #: 351692
Status: Out of Stock, No Backorder
Our Price: $11.29

Wolf Ammunition 40 S&W 180 Grain Full Metal Jacket (Bi-Metal) Steel Case Box of 50
Product #: 869144
Status: Out of Stock, No Backorder
Our Price: $14.99

A simple search on Midway USA

 

[Bigum1969]

It seems in my recent attempts to purchase ammo at brick and mortar stores, .40 is running about 50% higher than 9mm.

 

[redneckmedic]

You might want to PM Indygunworks, but when we bought copper washed barry's at the 1500 9mm was $40/500 and I think 4cal was $45.... if that. Thats why we bought 6000 rounds. (this is a reloaders price not assembled ammo)

 

[Bubbajms]

I've found, at gun shops, 9mm has been running around $15, while .40 is about $20..

 

[Truckerman79]

KS&E has 9mm ball ammo for 11.99 (Independence) and 12.99 (Winchester NATO).

Not sure about .40 S&W though.

 

[45calibre]

i was thinking about upgrading to a .40 if ammo was just a bit cheaper than the 9

 

[hunter7.3]

Paid $20 for a box of the .40 the other day.

 

[Dogman]

Wally's world price for Blazer Brass as of this morning was $8.97 for a box of 50.

 

[HICKMAN]

I didn't only switch to 9mm for the cost, but more for the availability. I've been able to find 9mm for the most part to shoot in matches, but .40 has been very rare.

 

[tyler34]

I didn't only switch to 9mm for the cost, but more for the availability. I've been able to find 9mm for the most part to shoot in matches, but .40 has been very rare.

 

[cosermann]

.40 isn't typically cheaper than 9mm but, from what I've seen is usually 30% more (apples to apples). That's because twice as much 9mm is mfg. worldwide than other centerfire pistol rounds (not together, but singly).

 

[CatHerder]

You can find a reasonable sample of what's available at what price at AmmoEngine: .357 Magnum, .357 Mag., Find For Sale Premium & Discount Ammunition, Ammo Deals, Wolf, Federal, Black Hills, Remington, Winchester

 

[exodusc20v3]

Easy

9mm cheaper, and a better weapon IMO.

 

[chasekerion4]

I didn't only switch to 9mm for the cost, but more for the availability. I've been able to find 9mm for the most part to shoot in matches, but .40 has been very rare.

I've had the opposite. I'm able to find more 40 than I could handle. I can find 9mm, too, but everyone's doing a 1 or 2 box limit and I'm in a ****** town where our Wal-Mart either doesn't get any or the Sporting Goods guy is hoarding it all.

I could have bought 5 cases of 40 S&W yesterday...

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Well where I have been doing the majority of my ammo shopping. FMJ is pretty much the same for 9mm, and .40. Maybe a $1-$2 difference. As for JHP, I bought a few boxes of the Ranger in each 9mm, and .40. I pad $21 a box for both calibers.

 

[samrothstein01]

Traditionally, .40 is a bit more expensive to buy off of the shelf, and the others have done a great job showing you some numbers to base that on. But in today's market, its all about being at the right place at the right time. At one point I saw 9 FMJ priced about $4 higher per 100 than .40.... went down the road 2 miles, and it was just the opposite. At this point, it's almost like a treasure hunt and anyones guess as to what you will find around the next corner!

 

[chezuki]

I bought a box of .40 Blazer Brass at Walmart in Plainfield this morning for $12.47.

 

[rtfisher1]

Saw a couple boxes of .40 at Carmel walmart last night, also had a couple boxes of 9mm same brand. I think the difference was about $4 (12.97 vs. 8.97 for 9mm) so it seems .40 is generally more expensive....