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There are various difference, but the most common answer would be the .45 is .05 of an inch larger in diameter than a .40.
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What is the difference between a 40 caliber and 50 caliber bullet?
Size and relative power. A .40 caliber bullet is .40 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 28.8 millimeters long. A .50 caliber (handgun) bullet is .50 of an inch and the entire cartridge is 40.99 millimeters long. The .50 caliber has more powder, more velocity, and more muzzle energy.
What is the difference between a 38 caliber and 40 caliber bullet?
The .40 caliber bullet is a little larger in diameter and is a little heavier (under most circumstances). The .40 will usually have more powder, velocity, and muzzle energy. Also, the .40 is designed for use in a semi-automatic and the .38 is a revolver cartridge.
Can a 40 bullet fit 32 gun?
If you mean a .40 caliber bullet in a .32 caliber gun- no. The bullet would be 8 thousandths of inch too large to fit in the gun. Caliber refers to the diameter of the bullet, so a .40 caliber bullet is ABOUT .40 inches across, and a .32 bullet ABOUT .32 inches across.
What is the difference between 40 caliber and 45 caliber.?
@ .05 inches
What is the difference between a 357 caliber and a 40 caliber?
the 40 cal is a little bigger then the 357
What is the difference between a 40 caliber shell and a 40 sw?
the maker.
What is the difference between a 9mm and 40 caliber bullet?
The .40 is a larger diameter round. The projectile has a dimension of .4005, versus the 9mm Parabellum, which has a dimension of .356. Of the two, the .40 is the more powerful cartridge.
Is a 45 caliber bigger than a 40?
Yes, a 45 caliber bullet is bigger than a 40 caliber bullet. A .45 is0.45 inches wide in diameter and a .40 is 0.4 inches in diameter.
What is the difference between 9mm and 40 caliber?
9mm = .355 40 cal = .40
What is the Difference between a 40 caliber CAP and a 40 caliber S and W bullet?
40 cal ACP (not CAP) is the same as 40 cal. S&W. ACP refers to 'automatice cartridge pistol' wheras S&W refers to Smith and Wesson, who also make the 40 cal. cartridge....
Which caliber is from largest to smallest a 380 caliber a 32 caliber and a 40 caliber?
.40 S&W cartridge, bullet diameter = .401" .380 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .355-.356" .32 ACP cartridge, bullet diameter = .311 - .312"
What is the caliber bullet?
Caliber is in reference to the diameter of the bullet. A .40 (which is what I have) is .40 inches in diameter. A .50 caliber is .50 inches in diameter (half an inch). So a caliber is the inches in diameter. Not including the 9mm which I cannot stand
