40 S&W in 10mm Revolver?

ths78 · 01-22-2005, 09:40 AM

Can you fire 40S&W ammo in a 10mm revolver? I know that the 40 is just a 10mm case shortened. I would think this would be like firing 45 colt in a 454.

Thanks,
ths78

johnch · 01-22-2005, 01:12 PM

IMO if the gun uses moon clips it would work .
I would call the gun maker and ask.
If they say ok ,make sure that you clean the chambers so that the 10mm ammo would chamber .

If the cases head space on the case mouth then NO

Ruger-Redhawk · 01-22-2005, 02:33 PM

Since it's a rimless cartridge I would say no. It headspaces on the mouth of the case.Like mentioned if it uses half or full moon clips it would work fine.

Ruger Redhawk

Nosferatu · 01-22-2005, 04:43 PM

Yes, you can as long as you use moonclips.

I have run some .40's through my 610's.

There is a very good 10mm site at www.10mmtalk.com. You should drop in.

James B · 01-23-2005, 08:36 AM

In the 610 you absolutely can shoot either just as you can shoot 38 shells in a 357 mag. I have had two 610 revolvers They use moon clips and one of mine shot much better with the 40 S&W than the 10 MM. They are the most accurate revolver that I ever laid hands on.