.40 S&W Shotshells 88 Gr #9 Shot – 10 Rounds

Description

CCI's .40 S&W shotshells were built for one job: taking down small pests where precision matters. Whether you're dealing with snakes, rodents, or other nuisance animals in spaces where a traditional bullet doesn't make sense, these rounds produce tight patterns that give you a much better margin for error than standard ammunition.

What Makes These Shotshells Different

The engineering here is purpose-built for handgun shotshells. The plastic capsule breaks apart on your barrel's rifling, allowing the shot to spread into a pattern instead of a solid slug. The flexible base wad prevents gas blow-by, which means cleaner firing, less residue buildup, and easier cleanup after you're done. You get the consistent, reliable performance CCI is known for, with their quality primers firing every time.

Performance and Range

Loaded to 1250 feet per second, these rounds deliver effective results at the distances where handgun shotshells work best. The #9 shot size is particularly useful for small targets where you need pattern consistency rather than individual pellet power. Close-range pest work is where handgun shotshells shine, and CCI designed this load specifically with that application in mind.

Practical Details

Each round carries an 88-grain payload of #9 lead shot. The aluminum cases are marked NR (not reloadable), so these are one-and-done rounds. They come in reusable 10-round pocket packs that are compact and easy to carry or store. One important note: these are designed for semi-automatic pistols only. Don't use them in revolvers, as the plastic capsule can cause cylinder lockup.