Ruger SR40
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · Discontinued · 2010
Also known as: SR-40
Overview
The Ruger SR40 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .40 S&W, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 772 g (27.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1032 g (36.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 191.8 mm (7.55") |
| Barrel Length | 105.2 mm (4.14") |
| Height | 140.2 mm (5.52") |
| Width | 32.3 mm (1.27") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 29 N (6.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 351 m/s (1152 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 620 J (457 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Brushed Stainless |
Calibers
- .40 S&W · primary — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10x22mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety, Trigger Safety, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Magazine Disconnect
- Features: Ambidextrous Safety, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Adjustable Three Dot Sights, Front Rear Slide Serrations, Picatinny Rail, Visual Loaded Chamber Indicator, Reversible Backstrap
Variants
- Ruger SR40c — Compact
Production
Production years: 2010-2019
Discontinued in favor of newer Ruger pistol platforms
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2019
Notes
The SR40 was built on the same proven platform as the SR9, adapted for the higher pressures and greater recoil impulse of the .40 S&W cartridge. The trigger pull averages around 6.5-7 pounds with a short, tactile reset that improves significantly after break-in. A compact variant, the SR40c, was introduced in June 2011 with a shorter grip and barrel for concealed carry. The SR40's loaded chamber indicator on top of the slide provides both visual and tactile confirmation of a loaded chamber. The pistol was popular with law enforcement agencies as a duty sidearm.
Background
The SR40 represented Ruger's entry into the full-size .40 S&W striker-fired market, building on the success of the SR9. While the .40 S&W cartridge has seen declining popularity in favor of modern 9mm defensive loads, the SR40 earned a loyal following for its combination of power, accuracy, and Ruger's trademark durability. The pistol's multi-layered safety system made it particularly appealing to new shooters and agencies requiring manual safety-equipped duty weapons.