L.E. Wilson Pistol Max Gage .40 S&W

$28.46 2 in stock

Essential reloading tool that checks loaded .40 S&W cartridges against maximum SAAMI specifications. Measures case length, body diameter, and overall round dimensions to diagnose loading issues.

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The Reloader's Quality Control Standard

The L.E. Wilson Pistol Max Gage is an indispensable tool for anyone serious about handgun ammunition reloading. This precision instrument is calibrated to maximum SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) specifications, allowing you to verify that your loaded rounds meet industry standards.

What It Measures

  • Maximum case length — ensures proper sizing
  • Maximum body diameters — catches bulging or improper case expansion
  • Overall loaded round length — verifies cartridge dimensions

Why You Need It

Reloading ammunition requires precision. The Pistol Max Gage helps you identify and solve common loading problems before they become safety issues:

  • Case bowing during sizing operations
  • Oblong or misshapen rounds
  • Bulges on case bodies
  • Crimp inconsistencies
  • Other dimensional anomalies

Whether you're a dedicated handloader or simply want to verify the quality of factory ammunition, this gage provides the objective feedback necessary to maintain consistent, safe ammunition.

Made in the U.S.A.

Built to exacting standards by L.E. Wilson, a respected name in reloading equipment for decades.

Attributes

Caliber: .40 S&W
Function: Case Gauging
Type: Pistol Max Gauge