Why is there a 40 s&w ?

?2012-04-17T08:11:05Z

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The number indicates calibre (hundredths of an inch) the 38 just didn't have the "punch" and stopping power need to incapcitate the bad guy (unless you go to a magnum). The "40" fit the bill!

haxxor2012-04-17T07:35:23Z

because 39 was already taken

Anonymous2012-04-17T07:29:38Z

You can find them at the gun shop.