The CCI Ammunition Pest Control .40 S&W #9 Shotshell turns a .40 S&W revolver or pistol into a close-range pest and snake gun by swapping a single bullet for a charge of fine shot (brand part no. 3740). CCI Ammunition builds this shotshell load for the barn, the campsite, or the garden, where a copperhead or rat is the target, not a person or big game. It is not a defensive round, and it should never be mistaken for one. Find it filed with our handgun ammunition lineup.

Key Specifications

• This is .40 S&W ammunition, sized to feed and headspace in any factory-chambered gun.
• The bullet weighs 88 grains, a proven weight for consistent function in this caliber.
• Shot size is #9, fine enough for pest and small-game control at close range without excess penetration.
• This is a specialty pest-control shotshell fired from a rifled handgun barrel, not a standard defensive load.
• It is built on an Aluminum case, a lower-cost case not intended for reloading.
• Boxes come 10 rounds deep, sized so a range day does not empty the shelf.
• A box ships at roughly 0.2313 lb, light enough to stock several calibers without a heavy shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for personal defense? No. It is a specialty pest-control shotshell for snakes and small pests at very close range, not a defensive handgun load.

Will this cycle a semi-auto pistol? Function can be inconsistent in semi-autos because of the shot-cartridge’s different pressure curve; it is most reliable in revolvers.

Buy the CCI Ammunition Pest Control .40 S&W #9 Shotshell

This is the load to buy by the case once you know it runs clean through your gun. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.