Definder - what does the word mean?

What is 40's?

The round was developed by Smith & Wesson in 1990 by shortening the casing of the very powerful 10mm Auto. Even though it's only been around for nearly two decades, it has already achieved as much popularity in the US as the 9mm and .45 Auto, which have both been around for over a century.

Basically the round was created to solve a problem that never existed. It was developed to bridge a supposed "gap" between the 9mm and .45 Auto even though both rounds have substantial power as it is. The round appeals to a certain number of semi-auto enthusiasts who are dumb enough to believe that the 9mm is a pee-shooter, yet are too intimidated by the .45 Auto, which only has slightly more recoil. Still, it is a great round for self-defense.

Know-it-all: Don't buy a 9mm for self-defense, I've heard stories of 9mm bouncing off windshields and not being able to take down raging 6' 6" hoodlums on crack. Get a .40.

Me: And can you give me an example of a .40 S&W getting the job done?

Know-it-all: Ummm...no. But 9mm is still wimpy because I said so.

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40's - what is it?

hood reference that means 40 caliber gun shots .

Dam ma nigga you hear dis 40's clappin down the block?

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What does "40's" mean?

A wicked-sounding muffler made by Flowmaster, featuring "delta-flow" technology. Sounds amazing on muscle cars.

One can hear Super 40's at a car show featuring classic cars.

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40's - what does it mean?

an activity to consume alcohol, more specifically a 40 oz bottle of beer, a 4pm

Hey, after class do you want to do 40's at 4?

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40's - meaning

A handgun cartridge that is very popular for self-defense and is increasingly being used in police service pistols. Smith and Wesson developed the .40 S&W round off of the 10mm round in order to fill a large gap in stopping power between the 9mm and a .45 ACP. Unlike other rounds, .40 S&W bullets feature a flat tip as opposed to a smooth conical tip as seen in a 9mm. The bullets were designed this way so more surface contact will be made with the bullet's target. The .40 travels at very high velocities, giving the shooter quite a bit of recoil when the gun is fired. However, this additional velocity makes the bullet ideal for shooting through light cover such as car doors or windshields.

Data compiled from police shooting incidents put the .40 S&W at a 96% chance of stopping an attacker with one shot, proving it's value as a formidable defense cartridge. Cheaper than .45 ACP rounds, yet just as effective in getting the job done, the .40 S&W has seen great commercial success.

Guns chambered in .40 S&W are an excellent choice for self-defense.

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40's - definition

A gun usually used by da gang

Pulled up on em and let the 40’s clap

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40's - slang

People that hang out with one another but don't act like friends, primarily a large number of people hanging togeher but half of them aren't even associated or friends with each other. They jumble togther to look big but are pussies inside. Most of them talk shit behind each others back but don't show it. Most 40's grow increasingly fast. this occurs mostly when one person knows another person, then another person knoes another person, yet he/she does not know the other person, and the cycle continues. A person with a "40" mindset usually feels cocky since he thinks he has large support when indeed he i alone.

why are there so many 40's.

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40's

a dance created in chicago

do da 40's,do da 40's.

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40's

westcoast's drink everyone drinks 40's (colt 45) in cali none of dat purple drank shit

man imma go get som 40's from tha liqa store want some???

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40's

40 ounces of beer in one big bottle. It equals around 3.5 beers.

"I'm downin' some 40's"

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