by Gene Bob October 22, 2004

First introduced by Smith&Wesson in 1990. Ballisticly similar to the 9mm parabellum, but with muzzle velocity exceeding all 9mm loads, and exceeding most standard loads of the outdated .45ACP cartridge, while having a standard magazine capacity of as many as 15 rounds (G22) as compared to the 7 round standard 1911 magazines, or the awkward-to-hold 13rd G20. Despite the belief or most inexperienced with the round, the .40 S&W has noticeably more recoil then the .45ACP.
Ironically, Austrian manufacturer Glock beat Smith & Wesson to the dealer shelves in 1990, with pistols chambered in .40 cal.
by hassell August 19, 2007

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by Duncan A October 26, 2006

Gangsta #1: I'll be hanging around the hood all day drinking a 40 and smoking a blunt!
Gangsta #2: Yeah, a 40 and a blunt is always a good combination! Let me hit it too, homie!
Gangsta #2: Yeah, a 40 and a blunt is always a good combination! Let me hit it too, homie!
by difiCa July 27, 2007

The extreme version of freshman 15, with today's obesity, many teenagers are finding trouble with weight entering College.
Person 1: Wow, I haven't seen Robyn since last year?
Person 2: Yea she definately got hit hard by the "freshman 40"
Person 2: Yea she definately got hit hard by the "freshman 40"
by Spenceg15 November 16, 2007
